McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 10
Parrot Mountain and Gardens (21 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (22 min) Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Ole Smoky Moonshine (22 min) Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (15 min) Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Gatlinburg Space Needle (22 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (21 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (22 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Dollywood (17 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Anakeesta (18 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (18 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Ober Gatlinburg (25 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Dolly Parton's Stampede (12 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (9 min) Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Dollywood's Splash Country (19 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. The Island in Pigeon Forge (18 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. |