Gatlinburg, TN is a beautiful city to look at - especially when you are above it. Because Gatlinburg is in the Smoky Mountains, the scenery from up on high is one that many visitors have greatly enjoyed. Riding the Gatlinburg Sky Lift up to the top of the mountain provides beautiful views of the town and surrounding mountains.
The Gatlinburg Sky Lift has provided its riders with those great views at all times of the year since 1953. You may even find the views of the trees with their leaves turning colors almost breath-taking in the fall months. Any time of year, however, will provide you with a great place to take pictures from the Lift and at the top.
The Lift is open to the air so that riders can get both terrific views and also feel the fresh air of the mountains as they ride. The ride takes visitors 500-feet up to the top of Crockett Mountain. As you are riding, the Lift passes over the Little Pigeon River. Attendants are available to help anyone that is handicapped. Wheelchairs are also available at the top.
The top of the mountain is at an elevation of 1,800 feet. This gives you an excellent view of the whole area around Gatlinburg and will also give you some opportunities for excellent pictures and views. There is also a Gift Shop, a Picnic Area, and a Snack Shop at the top so you can take the family up there and have a great picnic while enjoying the view.
If you want a special picture taken of you and the family, there is also a special that is offered. The Sky Lift can take your picture while you are riding it - offering a great way for you and the family to remember the ride. Digital pictures are taken as you get near the top and you can decide if you want to buy them or not.
The Lift is open all year around so that visitors can experience the view of Gatlinburg and the surrounding mountains. Its hours will change for the seasons, however. In the warmer months of April through Halloween, the Lift runs from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Then, from November 1 through the very end of March, it runs from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
After you get a little tired of running around Gatlinburg and seeing all the sights, here is an excellent chance to sit down and take it easy as you go up and then down the mountain. It is a very refreshing experience as you get to sit back and enjoy the ride and the wonderful scenery.
The Sky Lift can be found rather easily. It is on the main road, the Parkway, and it is at the corner right by traffic light #7. Group rates are also available if you have more than 20 people in your group.
After you see the Gatlinburg Sky Lift and view the whole town, there are also many other things that you can do with the whole family. Don't forget that there are also many other places to see in Pigeon Forge, such as Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park.
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