Keep your mind busy and discover more about the incredible world around you at World of Illusions. Wind your way through the displays and discover the story behind every piece.

This Gatlinburg museum is a good spot to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's lots to explore close by, like Dollywood, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take your time at World of Illusions before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Downtown Gatlinburg

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$394

per person

Nov 7 - Nov 11

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Roundtrip flight included

Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)

7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

Loved our stay! Perfect spot within walking distance to a lot!

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Hilton Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville

$660

per person

Dec 28 - Dec 31

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,604 reviews)

When we got there on Friday they decided to do a software update that totally crashed the system which may check in extremely annoying and long seems like anybody with any sense would've done a software update earlier in the day and not on a weekend. But since when did corporation so much sense

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

$715

per person

Dec 28 - Dec 31

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

Great stay right in the middle of everything.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore World of Illusions

Tours & day trips

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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

Free cancellation available

Shows & concerts

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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Free cancellation available

Attractions

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Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Free cancellation available

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

Free cancellation available

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