One of my favorite things I did while I was in Tennessee was ride the Sky Lift. It is known as the "best seat in Gatlinburg" because of the breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains and the city itself. I rode the chairlift twice, once during the day and the other at night. I think I liked it at night the best because it was a completely different experience. The downtown lights illuminated the city which produced memorable views that I will never forget.
The Sky Lift starts near the streets of downtown and goes up 1,800 feet to the top of Crockett Mountain. While going up the mountain a souvenir photo is taken of you that you can purchase at the gift shop at the top of the mountain. In the gift shop, there are many things to buy including: t-shirts, keychains, coffee mugs, jewelry, post cards, and photo albums. Enjoy ice cream, snacks, and frozen drinks while looking around the gift shop where you can stay for as long as you like. Also, at the top, they have binoculars on an overlook platform where you can look down onto the city or out into the mountains. Spectacular views of the forest and mountains can be seen from atop since it is surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The hours may differ depending on the time of year, but the rates stay the same. Adults are $12 and children ages 3-11 are $9.
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