McGhee Tyson Airport 57 min
Dollywood's Splash Country (8 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. The Island in Pigeon Forge (7 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Lightning Rod (11 min) Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (11 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Wild Eagle (13 min) The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Dolly Parton's Stampede (5 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Ober Gatlinburg (25 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Hollywood Wax Museum (9 min) Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (18 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (10 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Dollywood (6 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (10 min) Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. TITANIC Museum Attraction (10 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge (11 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (7 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. |