| the basic rooms feature private balconies with river views and include gas fireplaces, minifridges, coffeemakers and tvs, plus free wi-fi. there's complimentary breakfast buffet, and amenities include an outdoor pool. set along the banks of the little pigeon river, this budget hotel is a 6-minute walk from dixie stampede pigeon forge and a mile from gatlinburg golf course. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms and suites offer kitchenettes and sitting areas (some with pull-out sofas)
McGhee Tyson Airport 59 min
TITANIC Museum Attraction (11 min)
This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Dolly Parton's Stampede (5 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (14 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood (7 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. The Island in Pigeon Forge (8 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (17 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (10 min)
Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Ober Gatlinburg (20 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (11 min)
Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. Wild Eagle (14 min)
The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (12 min)
Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (7 min)
Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (18 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Lightning Rod (11 min)
Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Dollywood's Splash Country (9 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. | 
