McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 23
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (24 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Gatlinburg Space Needle (27 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood's Splash Country (38 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Newfound Gap (56 min)
Alpine road featuring the Rockefeller Memorial, honoring the Great Smoky Mountains park financer. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (17 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Forbidden Caverns (42 min)
Guides & trails lead visitors on an educational tour of this underground river & cave formations. Ole Smoky Moonshine (27 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour (6 min)
Zip line, rafting, cycling, mountain biking, and adventure Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park (28 min)
150-acre adventure park boasting zip lines, amphibious rides, ropes courses & a suspension bridge. Dollywood (36 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Charlies Bunion (51 min)
Bare-rock protrusion named for a bygone climber's food wound, now popular for hiking & views. Dolly Parton's Stampede (32 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Mount Le Conte (45 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (26 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Anakeesta (23 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. | 
