scenic Archives - Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge Events

Best Scenic Attractions Near Gatlinburg

Posted July 21, 2021 by Tony Perez

As the gateway town to the country’s most popular national park, Gatlinburg is a great place to start exploring the area in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The ancient Smoky Mountains are endlessly rolling and captivating to the gaze, and whether you’re looking for some beautiful creations of nature or some human-made entertainment, you’ll find some of the best scenic attractions in the area listed here to help you get started in finding some great sights.

Image courtesy of the Gatlinburg SkyLift

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Webcams in the Smoky Mountains

Posted February 26, 2021 by Tony Perez

The next best thing to being here in the Smoky Mountains around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge may just be taking a peek at the latest weather and views around the area. Webcams to the rescue.

Image from the Newfound Gap cam

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Fall Scenic Drives and Overlooks

Posted October 10, 2020 by Tony Perez

Here are some of the best ways to get out among the fall colors of the Smoky Mountains, with scenic drives and places to observe the colors working their way down the mountain to the lower elevations, here in October, 2020.

Image – and view – courtesy of Gatlinburg Sky Lift

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Outdoors in the Smoky Mountains: Life Outside the Cabin

Posted March 22, 2020 by Tony Perez

Even with a world of entertainment and relaxation right there in your vacation cabin, if you want to get outdoors and explore, there are many easy ways. You can get close to many scenic wonders and still remain in your car, as well as sample many easy walks and other ways to enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park without a lot of effort – and all of it is free of charge.

So here’s our Big List of outdoor adventures in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area.

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Gatlinburg Sky Lift

Posted August 31, 2016 by Dusty Camp

Images courtesy of the Sky Lift

If you’re looking for breathtaking, panoramic views of Gatlinburg, TN and the surrounding Smoky Mountains, opt for the Gatlinburg Sky Lift. One of the most popular attractions in Gatlinburg, the Sky Lift offers an uplifted excursion for the whole family.

The Sky Lift takes passengers 1,800 feet high atop Crockett Mountain, which many people call Gatlinburg’s #1 scenic overlook. From the ride up and the top you can see downtown Gatlinburg’s attractions – maybe you can even see your cabin!

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Sunset in the Smoky Mountains

Posted September 18, 2013 by Carrie Waxler

All the moisture in the air from evaporation and precipitation makes the Smoky Mountains a temperate rain forest, and gives us the mist that mixes the light of the sun in wonderful ways. (more…)