| this simple budget hotel is a 6-minute walk from the gatlinburg convention center, a 1-minute drive from the great smoky mountains national park and an hour's drive from knoxville. all rooms include en suite bathrooms and flat-screen tvs with cable tv channels, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. there's free wifi in every room and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast and a heated outdoor pool with a hot tub, as well as free parking for cars and larger vehicles
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 14
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (16 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dolly Parton's Stampede (17 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Dollywood (22 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Clingmans Dome (45 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Dollywood's Splash Country (24 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (8 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (7 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Ober Gatlinburg (15 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (7 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Gatlinburg Space Needle (6 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (8 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Mount Le Conte (22 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Ole Smoky Moonshine (12 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Anakeesta (15 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (13 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. | 
