Gatlinburg in Tennessee is the Gateway to the Smokies, a mountain resort town nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains with aerial tramways, pancake houses, and Appalachian craft shops. The Ober Gatlinburg ski area and Ripley's Aquarium add family-friendly entertainment to the mountain setting.
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Top spots in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Space Needle
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade.
Skybridge
Treetop Skywalk at Anakeesta
Anakeesta
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun.
SkyCenter
Ripley's Mirror Maze
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
Gatlinburg SkyPark
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
Ripley's Haunted Adventure
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
The Gatlinburg Tram
Longtime site with an aerial tramway to a mall with indoor amusements & seasonal outdoor activities.