| there's also a multi-tiered indoor pool with a waterslide, a whirlpool tub, and a fitness center, plus a deck with mountain views, and 25,000 sq ft of meeting space. the warm, polished rooms have balconies with city or mountain views, plus free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in a high-rise surrounded by mountains, this modern hotel with a soaring atrium is a mile from the gatlinburg space needle observation deck and 11 miles from dollywood. suites include separate living rooms and/or whirlpool tubs. amenities include a rustic restaurant serving american cuisine, and a bar with a patio and a fire pit. some add pull-out sofas
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 14
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (13 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Gatlinburg Space Needle (18 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dolly Parton's Stampede (17 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Mount Le Conte (24 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (8 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Ober Gatlinburg (17 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Anakeesta (5 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ole Smoky Moonshine (8 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Newfound Gap (34 min)
Alpine road featuring the Rockefeller Memorial, honoring the Great Smoky Mountains park financer. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (7 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (5 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Clingmans Dome (47 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (19 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Dollywood (22 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (19 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. | 
