Gatlinburg SkyLift Park & SkyBridge Full Tour (SkyPark)

The Gatlinburg SkyLift Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee has welcomed generations of vacationers and been part of vacation memories since 1954. It is home to North America's longest pedestrian cable bridge and we wanted to give you a full tour of this place along with answer a number of FAQ's. Let us know your thoughts or questions in the comments!

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - SkyLift Park Ticket Prices
1:57 - SkyLift Park Discounts
2:27 - After 8PM Ticket
2:29 - Online Ticket Discount
3:02 - New SkyLift Park Ticket Center
3:13 - Can You Drive To The Top?
3:48 - Gatlinburg SkyLift Weight Limits?
4:21 - Can You Bring A Stroller?
4:39 - What's The Gatlinburg SkyLift Like?
5:52 - Waterfalls & Fire Pit
6:29 - SkyBridge Rules
6:47 - SkyDeck Views & SkyBridge Entrance
7:16 - Walking The Gatlinburg SkyBridge
7:57 - Glass Section Of The SkyBridge
8:25 - Walking The Gatlinburg SkyBridge
8:56 - Photo Center & Gift Shop
9:51 - Gatlinburg SkyTrail
10:58 - The Tulip Tower
11:40 - The Elevated-Boardwalk
12:05 - Gatlinburg SkyCenter
12:28 - SkyCenter Menu
12:47 - SkyCenter Bar & Views
14:17 - SkyDeck Bears & Views
14:49 - What's Included With Admission?
15:17 - View On Ride Down & Final Thoughts

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Ryan & Brie
PO BOX 4975
Sevierville, TN 37864

History: A Gatlinburg Institution

In the winter of 1953, local innkeeper Rel Maples contacted Everett Kircher and asked him to build a chairlift on a mountain behind his property in Gatlinburg, Tennessee after reading an article in AAA magazine about Kircher's chairlift expertise gained from operating a ski area in Michigan. After meeting at the proposed site, Mr. Maples agreed to lease the land to Kircher to construct and operate a chairlift himself, and Gatlinburg sightseeing history was made.

Kircher purchased a ski lift from Sugar Bowl Ski Area in California, dismantled it, and transported it to his father's Studebaker dealership in Rochester, Michigan where the work of engineering and rebuilding the lift began.

Kircher's father made the trip to Gatlinburg to scout the area and coordinate labor, and Kircher soon followed after closing Boyne Mountain Ski Area in Michigan in the spring. A survey of the site lead to the construction of a road to the top, and the difficult process of pouring footings for the lift towers before the team was finally able to erect the lift structure and hang the chairs. It was the first chairlift ever built in Dixieland, and opened to the public in 1954.

[terrycooper]

My wife and I stopped here and stayed in the Gatlinburg Inn. We did go on the Skylift and Skybridge!! We were supposed to ride the Space Needle, but it was down for maintenance. Thank you for showing us what there is to do down here in the South. God Bless you all!!

[kimberlyblackwell]

Showing my age...when I was a kid, I used to go to Gatlinburg several times a year with my family. We always rode the Skylift every time because it was my favorite thing to do there. I remember it was the same ride up, but all that was at the top was one small building that sold snacks, toys, and novelties. I love that it's gotten so much bigger.

[DCRealEstateMama]

Video tour: Perfection. Thank you, this was just what I needed to see in prep for our summer travels!

[TM]

Thank you for info video, we here 8-24-24, in pigeon forge for a few days we probably take the trolley to Gatlinburg to shop and maybe check out the skylift ride.😊

[hanbnan]

Doing this tomorrow! So thankful for this informative video on exactly what to expect!

[cdjames]

This is a excellent video.
Thanks for sharing

[peterxtrahan]

Very comprehensive tour and explanation. Thank you.

[maryep]

We just went! It was beautiful to see the autumn colors!!!This video was really helpful thanks!!!

[renogrinder]

I have to say you did such a great job. It made it all clear and very helpful. Thank you

[DeeVolpe]

We were in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area twice in 2024. I wanted to do the SkyPark tour so bad, but was too chicken to ride the yellow chairlifts. Your detailed description and the video of the actual ride up on the lift put my mind at ease and I plan to do the SkyPark on our next trip. Thanks so much for this. ☺

[prussiaaero]

Going July 2024 - thanks for the tour, really helpful!

[humeston]

Thanks for this excellent informational video. It was exactly what I needed to see to decide if we should go. Thanks!

[chrislibby]

thanks for the video - will being doing this sometime in the next 5 days - we're here in Knoxville (Seymour actually) visiting family and we'll make the trip to Gatlinburg to ride

[janettesamson]

Thank you for this awesome video. I will be traveling to Gatlinburg in May '24 and wanted to put this on my list. I am afraid of heights and it makes me angry. Let me explain that. I love the view from heights, the scenery, taking pictures. But part of my brain appears to fight this, lol. My knees feel like jelly and I can't get myself to walk forward. Once at the location I love it. If someone takes me, it's all good. So, I know I can get on the lift, I know I can walk the path. But I was worried about the bridge. But after watching this...I could see & feel your walk across it. I think I can achieve this!! And I can't wait to go get some beautiful pictures!! Thank you for this.

[pattihendry]

We are going to Gatlinburg for vacation the beginning of September. We are definitely doing the sky bridge! Thanks so much for your information, I appreciate it!😊😅

[sharonwilson]

Thanks for the great review Ryan! Can't wait to visit Skylift Park on our next visit in September!

[FamousFiveAmos]

This is on my to do list possibly this fall but maybe next year! Can’t wait. Such beautiful views. Didn’t know there was also a trail around there

[dwainfontenot]

I have never been to Gatlinburg period! I have always wanted to visit there! I have Family members that have been there and to Pigeon Forge and Sevierville! I have been within about 30 miles from that area but have never went there for one reason or another! It looks so exciting! You and your Family's videos really are informative and make me want to visit the area even more! Thank You!

[wendylogan]

Oh no! Not for me..scared of heights.beautiful views. My daughter took me to the Gatlinburg space needle and thought my anxiety was gonna kick in..but it didn't.was still scary. Enjoy watching your videos..

[WesleyKisorWK]

I've been before but it's been a long time. I was a small child. I remember a little but not a lot. Haven't been since. Would love to see it now and revisit some memories what I can remember since it's changed it's name and look and added new things like the tulip tower and the sky bridge. It was a very informative video. Thanks for the reminenise of some of my childhood as I do remember the yellow chair lift. That hasn't changed. They did keep that part of it.