| offering views of the great smoky mountains, this laid-back hotel off highway 441 is a 6-minute walk from ripley's aquarium of the smokies and 9 minutes on foot from the gatlinburg skylift park chairlift ride. some rooms offer fireplaces. guest laundry facilities are available. featuring bright accent walls, the airy, straightforward rooms provide microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers, in addition to flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a seasonal outdoor pool. complimentary amenities include parking, and breakfast served in a wood-paneled dining room
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 11
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (5 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Anakeesta (4 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Dollywood (19 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Ole Smoky Moonshine (13 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (11 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Great Smoky Mountains National Park (19 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Ober Gatlinburg (16 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Dollywood's Splash Country (21 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Dolly Parton's Stampede (14 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (8 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (10 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Mount Le Conte (23 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (14 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Gatlinburg Space Needle (9 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Clingmans Dome (46 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. | 
