McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 14
Ripley S Believe It Or Not (11 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Gatlinburg Skylift Park (11 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1 800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Dolly Parton S Stampede (19 min) Southern 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music comedy live animals & pyrotechnics. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (11 min) Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Clingmans Dome (47 min) Mountain with a seasonal road paved trail & observation tower plus an information center & store. Gatlinburg Space Needle (11 min) Opened in 1969 the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck a theater & an arcade. Ole Smoky Moonshine (11 min) Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (9 min) Millions visit the campgrounds trails fishing streams flora & fauna at this recreation area. Anakeesta (14 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining gondola rides a treetop play area & other fun. Ripley S Haunted Adventure (11 min) Ripley S Aquarium Of The Smokies (14 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks sea turtles string rays penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. The Island In Pigeon Forge (23 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops casual restaurants & amusement rides plus a hotel. Dollywood S Splash Country (25 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton featuring many water slides. |