Ripleys Aquarium Package at River Edge Motor Lodge Gatlinburg

There's a lot of mountain lodges and motels in Gatlinburg, up in the Smoky Mountains. Most of them are cozy getaway retreats, which offer heated pools and courtyards with tables and chairs to help you enjoy the morning sun. One of these cozy motels/hotels up in the Smoky Mountains is the River Edge Motor Lodge.

The lodge is within walking distance to many of the timeless attractions in Gatlinburg TN, including Ripley's Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg Tramway, Christus Gardens, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Also within minutes of the lodge are Dollywood, Dolly's Splash Country, and Pigeon Forge, along with downtown shopping malls and music theatres.

Accomodation options vary from a standard queen room to a honeymoon jacuzzi suite and family suites with two baths. The standard queen room sleeps four and comes with 2 queen-sized beds, a private balcony, cable TV and HBO, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, hair dryer, free wireless internet.

Rates from $55. The honeymoon suite costs $70 and the family suite with twin baths clocks in at $95. The River Edge Motor Lodge is also offering some packages and discounts. One of the packages - Ripley's Aquarium package - costs $144.95 - $304.95 for 3 days/2 nights. And until March 31 2009, you'll get 15% off if you book 2 or more nights.

Info: 665 River Road Gatlinburg TN 37738; (865) 436-9292; www.hotel-gatlinburg.com/