Landmark
Gatlinburg Space Needle
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The Gatlinburg Space Needle is a landmark observation tower that rises 407 feet above the city. Its indoor and outdoor viewing decks offer uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding area. Visitors can take a glass elevator to the top and enjoy the scenery from both climate-controlled comfort and open-air vantage points. The tower's central location makes it a convenient spot for orienting yourself to the region.
Don't miss
- Take the glass elevator to the observation deck.
- Enjoy 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains from indoors and outdoors.
- Spot landmarks like Mount LeConte and the downtown strip.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Gatlinburg Space Needle
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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