| some have seating areas. parking is free. set against the great smoky mountains and overlooking the pigeon river, this modest hotel is 4 miles from dollywood theme park and 7 miles from the gatlinburg space needle. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. straightforward, country-style rooms with rustic accents and wood-paneled rooms feature free wi-fi, minifridges, microwaves and cable tv. there's a heated outdoor pool, along with a kids' pool
McGhee Tyson Airport 57 min
Alcatraz East Crime Museum (4 min)
Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. The Island in Pigeon Forge (5 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (10 min)
Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. Wild Eagle (15 min)
The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (9 min)
Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Lightning Rod (12 min)
Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Dolly Parton's Stampede (11 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Hollywood Wax Museum (9 min)
Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction. Dollywood's Splash Country (10 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge (11 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Dollywood (8 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (15 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (12 min)
Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Ober Gatlinburg (21 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. TITANIC Museum Attraction (10 min)
This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. | 
