Gatlinburg is a bustling tourist town at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, featuring over 400 specialty shops, restaurants, and attractions. It is known for craft shops, the Gatlinburg SkyLift, and Gatlinburg SkyBridge - the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America. The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community extends along an 8-mile loop featuring woodcarvers, glassblowers, leatherworkers, and artisan studios.
Town free to explore. Individual attractions have separate fees (SkyBridge, whiskey tasting, museums, etc.)
Fall (October) for foliage and fewer crowds than summer. December for Christmas lights and celebrations. Avoid holiday weekends for less traffic.
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Gatlinburg SkyBridge is North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge at 680 feet. Located atop Crockett Mountain, it offers stunning views of the Smoky Mountains and valley below. A glass floor section in the middle allows you to see 140 feet straight down
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