Location located in gatlinburg sugarlands visitor center great smoky bearskin lodge on the river is close to smoky mountain brewery ripleys aquarium of the smokies and ober gatlinburg aerial tramway also nearby are ripleys haunted adventure and star cars museum hotel features bearskin lodge on the river has a lazy river a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool complimentary wireless internet access is available in public areas a complimentary breakfast is served each morning