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Gatlinburg Space Needle

115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-4629
Ranked #13 of 57 attractions in Gatlinburg
4.0 of 5 stars 124 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Owner description: The Gatlinburg Space Needle is an all steel observation tower served by two elevators with a capacity of 20 persons each. Ride our safe and... more » Owner description: The Gatlinburg Space Needle is an all steel observation tower served by two elevators with a capacity of 20 persons each. Ride our safe and comfortable glass elevators over 400’ to observation deck for 360° view of the Great Smoky Mountains and the resort city of Gatlinburg. The view is a panorama of beauty without equal year round. Enjoy Higher Learning, an educational experience from the Space Needle’s perspective, with free view finders! « less
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Waynesville, Missouri
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

I visited the space needle so I could get a view of the mountains from up high. It was a decent attraction but definitely one to go to before it gets dark. Parking in all of Gatlinburg seems to be a flat rate of 10 bucks so make sure to combine it with another event if you must drive and... More

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Lincolnton, NC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I am afraid of heights but just had to see the view from so high. It as awesome although the ride up was a little frightening as it is a glass elevator. I will definitely go back up when I am in Gatlinburg again.

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Ewing, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I finally got the nerve to go up into the space needle and it wasnt bad at all! The view is amazing. It was $16 for 2 of us to go up and ...you get to go up another time within the next 24 hrs. We chose to go up at night and see all of the lights. There is... More

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Colliers, West Virginia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

We spent a lot of time up here overlooking the city. We loved that with one purchase, you were able to go back within 24 hours. Lots of nice pictures and free telescopes!

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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I admit I was chicken at first but once I did it it was georgous u can see everything definetely worth the money next time we go back I will be back on that space needle very fun after u get over your nervousness so try it when your in gatlinburg you'll love it!! :)

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East Liverpool, Ohio, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Not only does the skylift have a great view so does the space needle and you get over being scared of heights.

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Myrtle Beach
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Went up and had a good time. It is a little outdated. There needed to be benches as there was no place to sit once you were up top.

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Bardstown
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

My husband and I went up to the top. I am terrified of heights so the ride up was very scary. Once I got to the top I just look out and not down so it wasn't that bad. It was so worth it. It has a beautiful view. Also, it did sway a little but I expected that since... More

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Hazlehurst
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Loved the ride, My husband is scared of heights and was glad it was over. It was a short ride and organized smooth ride

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Very nice. A great view of the city. If you go to Gatlinburg, don't miss it!!

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