Every trip to this area, i have to spend some time at the Island. There are a few shops I must stop at. I like to do a Smoky Mountain moonshine tasting, and buy. They've added a hard cider shop, but sadly the Yee-Haw brewery is gone. I love the shopping, then a sit-down meal and re-charge at Margaritaville restaurant, Paula Deens or Timberlake Grill. Relaxing at the fountain, a ride in the Smoky Mountain Wheel complete my visit.
If you have kids, you easily spend a full day here, maybe 2 - there are rides, a climbing course and an arcade.