McGhee Tyson Airport 52 min
Ole Smoky Moonshine (34 min) Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (19 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Gatlinburg Space Needle (34 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Tuckaleechee Caverns (22 min) These chilly caverns have stalactites, stalagmites & an underground stream & waterfall. Dollywood's Splash Country (34 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. The Island in Pigeon Forge (25 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Anakeesta (37 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ober Gatlinburg (40 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (33 min) Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Dolly Parton's Stampede (28 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (34 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (7 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Dollywood (32 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (37 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Cades Cove (55 min) Valley in Great Smokey Mountains National Park with a loop route, wildlife & preserved homesteads. |