Gatlinburg SkyLift Park & SkyBridge Full Tour (SkyPark)
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- 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!
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⏱️⏱️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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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.
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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!!
Our pleasure...God Bless Terry!
Doing this tomorrow! So thankful for this informative video on exactly what to expect!
Thanks for the great review Ryan! Can't wait to visit Skylift Park on our next visit in September!
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
That was my goal in putting this full tour together, to help people see & know what all is up at the top to decide if it is something they would like to do or not FFA!
Video tour: Perfection. Thank you, this was just what I needed to see in prep for our summer travels!
I have to say you did such a great job. It made it all clear and very helpful. Thank you
Thanks Reno, happy to hear it helped!
This is a excellent video.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks CD James, we hope it helps people better know what the skylift park is like!
We have not done this before. Love your videos,so full of information that is so helpful if you want to do a trip!!
Very encouraging to hear, thanks Shirley!
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.
When I was a kid. On top of that mountain was a huge ski lodge. Also had a skating rink in it as well.
Very comprehensive tour and explanation. Thank you.
Happy to help Peter!
Thanks for this excellent informational video. It was exactly what I needed to see to decide if we should go. Thanks!
Our pleasure Dart!
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.
Our pleasure Janette, hope you are able to conquer your fear and can have a great time next month! Feel free to ask questions here or on our Facebook page anytime, we are happy to help out!
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.
Our pleasure Wesley!
Thank you so much for this video🥹
Our pleasure Damain!
Going July 2024 - thanks for the tour, really helpful!
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!😊😅
When I was a kid. That’s 50 plus years ago. Used to be a huge huge lodge at the top of that mountain. In the lodge had everything the gift shop had plus a huge ice skating rink. Also the coaster ride started on top of that mountain. It was super long going down that hill. It’s completely changed through the years and will always go back.
Thanks for sharing Sonny!
We just went! It was beautiful to see the autumn colors!!!This video was really helpful thanks!!!
Our pleasure!
Thank you for another great video 👍 We have been there before but not sense they built Anakesta because they had so much more things to do at the time. We definitely need to go back now that they have added all the new things to do and see now. I look forward to seeing your next adventure/video! God Bless!
Thanks Mark, hopefully you can make it back someday soon!
This Sunday! Here we come! Was there last year but didn’t get to do this one. We are all excited!
Awesome, we hope you have a great time!
@@AdventureIsOutThere just heard this morning that there were fires on Parkway. It’s pretty close to where we are staying. Puckers burned down as well as a couple of other businesses. Sad.
I enjoy the Sky Bridge , we usually do this almost every time we visit, hoping we will be back in a couple of months, thanks for being so thorough in your videos, God Bless
Our pleasure, we hope it helps other families as they make plans to visit Gatlinburg Rita!
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!
Our pleasure Dwain!
We had a great time here in October 2022! I enjoy your videos 👏👏
Thanks Regina!
Hey Ryan my wife and I was there earlier this year but it was not completed as far as we knew but last year we did go over the sky bridge, but MAN has it changed from then we can't wait to go again! Thanks😊😎
Our pleasure, hopefully you can make it back someday soon Rick!
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..
I visited Gatlinburg TN in October 2022. Rode the Skylift. I had a great time there. Also, went to Dollywood and the Grand ol’ Opry
Glad you had a great time at the Skylift Skybridge in Gatlinburg Lydia!
Hi Ryan, excellent video. Came here from TPF! and I'm thinking about visiting the Gatlinburg area. Looks like I'll be picking up a lot of ideas from your videos. Thanks.
Glad to have you here Murphy's Outfitters!
Hi again Ryan...
You made another super fantastik vid.
Felt like we were actually there.
So much so, I was sooooooooooooooooooo super scared, as I am so afraid of heights.
And this was definitely the heights of all heights.
Guess you are not afraid of heights, as you were so smooth.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Have a fun evening
Surie
It’s encouraging to hear you felt like you were there! That is my hope with all our videos! Thanks Surie!
We are headed down sept 12 and can’t wait to do something like this!
Awesome, we hope you have a great time here Michelle!
Hey Ryan, So amazing to meet you the other night in Dollywood at the fireworks! We are in Gatlinburg, unfortunately it's raining right now so we will find some indoor activities for today and tomorrow!!!
Thanks a million again for your brilliant and informative video's! Say hi to Hannah xo
Great to meet your family! Aquarium is a great indoor option in bad weather! We hope you have a great time & safe trip home, I’ll tell her you said hi!
We were just there last week and had planned to go and didn't get around to it the traffic was terrible sitting in jams so it'll be next year for sure. We love the videos stay safe.🤙🇺🇸👍
Thanks William!
Looks Great!!!!!!
SkyLift Park has some great views!
thanks for the great video, what about parking where to park?
hello, thanks for the great informative video! I’m curious as to how long your visit was to the Sky Bridge since you mentioned it’s a place to just slow down and relax. Would be helpful, thanks!
I hope to visit Gatlinburg for the first time next spring or summer. This is a great video and I hope to make this part of my visit.
Thanks James!
I use to go to Gatlinburg a lot when I was younger and my husband and I went for our honeymoon. We'll be there labor day weekend with our 2 year old son. All of your videos have so much information on what we should do and ideas on how to save money
Thanks Erin (that's my sister's name)! We hope you guys have a great trip as a family on Labor Day!
Hey Ryan , great job. Your videos are always very informative. What’s the price difference between this and Anakeesta ? And what does one have that the other doesn’t ? Thank you.
Adult general admission at both are $35 give or take. Great question, I am working on a full Anakeesta tour video and will be doing a VERSUS video between the 2 shortly after that. Thanks Julie!
I’m enjoying your videos. Just found a couple of days ago. I was wondering if you had a video showing things to do if you need a scooter. We have our own and I use to go to the Island, but not sure about parking. Thanks
We don't have a things to do with a scooter video yet but will keep that in mind Gail!
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
Our pleasure. Hope you have a great time when you go!
I love you Bong, I'm from Cambodia and I wish U have a safe trip all the way you go.
See U next EPs.❤
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These views are so incredible!The glass floor may be a little too much for me though lol
They are fantastic TPV!
I been to Gatlinburg but will have to do the Skybridge next visit etc.
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Hey Ryan thanks for the videos! My fiancé and I are traveling to the Smokies on our honeymoon in September, and it’s been very helpful having your channel to give recommendations and advice!
The trees looked a little dry, do you think there will be more green in the mountains come the beginning of October?
This was filmed March/April. It is much more green now. Mid October the leaves will start changing color. We hope you have a great honeymoon Haydn!
Hi Ryan! I have a question. If you buy your ticket online ahead of time, do you have to print your ticket or can they scan your phone?
The view is amazing went there a few weeks ago I thought I saw a bear but it was a log I was yellin bear bear and these people looked at me like I was crazy great video
LOL! 🐻😆 Thanks OUAHH!
This was super helpful! Bringing a group there - are there restrooms on the other side of sky bridge?
Thank you!
I don't believe there were on the other side. We hope you have a great trip Sue!
Great video thanks for sharing. Is the bridge wheelchair accessible
Thanks Donna, our pleasure! The Gatlinburg SkyLift Park staff can accommodate disabled individuals on the SkyLift, SkyDeck, lower level of the SkyCenter, and the elevated boardwalk portion of the SkyTrail. However, the SkyBridge is not wheelchair accessible.
Yes the bridge is what I wasn't sure about thank you so much.
I'm a Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan too! Born and raised:)
Though we live in The Smokies now, we still watch & cheer on our Tampa teams! (I loved my time working for the Bucs)
Hi, will be visiting soon and wondered about parking
Parking is anywhere you can find parking in Gatlinburg. We suggest using the city Parking for a flat rate of $10/day if you can.
That was beautiful haven't been there
Skylift Park in Gatlinburg has some fantastic views of The Smokies Wanda!
Will be there Saturday..prices are higher now..which is not surprising..how about parking nearby?
What a horrible plug for the Tampa Bay Bucs! LOL We are looking forward to checking this out when we visit in October 2023! We will definitely take advantage of the EMS discount!!
Born & raised in Tampa. Grandfather was a team doctor back in the day. Hope you have a great time in OCT!
We're going to be doing this one skybridge
Enjoy!
Hi, I always enjoy seeing Skylift Park. It's really sad they can't make it handicap friendly, like Anakeesta. I do enjoy the view their webcam shows. Thank you.
I understand, my father in law was a quadriplegic & we were able to get him to the top of Anakeesta. Maybe the SkyLift will have an option in the future Marc!
@@AdventureIsOutThere That would be awesome.
Just wondering next week is suppose to be a rainy one, do you know if the sky lift to the bridge and also Anakeesta will stay open? Thanks!
Operations at the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park are weather permitting. If there is only light rain in the area, operations will continue. If there is heavy precipitation, high winds, thunder, or lightening in the area, SkyLift Park ticket sales will stop until the system has moved out of the area and management feels it is safe to resume operations. Also, if there is snow in the area, operatons will continue unless there is ice build-up on the SkyBridge. If there is ice, we will halt operations until the ice thaws out on the bridge.
Anakeesta pretty much has the same procedures.
can you just stay on skylift for the full ride or do you need to disembark?
We have never been but would like to go and be able to take awesome pictures! Can you ride the lift more than once? Or is it one trip up/down.
The admission is good for the day. So you could go up and down as many times you would like for the day J&L.
Thanks for the video. One question. Can we take our own food and eat. Sometimes outside food is not allowed. So curious to know. Thank you
There is no bag check & I can't recall seeing a "no outside food sign" off the top of my head. I think if you didn't bring anything over the top you would be fine IMO.
The glass part of the bridge seems terrifying.
Thank you so much for your videos, they're really helpful.
I know it's subjective but I don't I'll enjoy this attraction, it seems Anakeesta is more fun for the price.
We have a full anakeesta tour coming out soon and then a SkyLift vs Anakeesta video after that. I have all the footage I just need the time to put it together. Thanks Pazevi!
@@AdventureIsOutThere Thank you, I'll be waiting for the video, your work is terrific!!!
Which season do you recommend for us to go to Gatlinburg to get a great view? Also, does the price for Skybridge, Skylift and to take the trail are separately?
NO!!!! You could not ever get me in that bridge.
I understand Lela!
Ryan, if someone offered me a million dollars I'd pass because, I'm afraid of heights! Beautiful views tho! Really enjoyed your video!
I understand, crossing the bridge is certainly not for everyone! Thanks Carla!
@@AdventureIsOutThere you're welcome! Ryan, maybe if I was hypnotized I'd do it!
So if we don't have kids with us, which would you recommend? The Skybridge or Anakeesta? First time to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area in less than 2 weeks. We're so excited!
We have been to both and had great experiences at each. You can check this video out as well to help with your decision 👉 ua-cam.com/video/5i2eFNRyI0A/v-deo.html
We hope you have a great time with whatever you end up doing Becca!
BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!!! I WISH I HAD SOMEONE TO GO THERE WITH! 💯 I'VEBEEN TO TNN BACK IN THE 70'S I WOULD SURE LOVE TO SEE THE MOUNTAINS! GODS COUNTRY! 💜
SkyLift Park is great Joyce! Hopefully you can make it back someday soon.
what time of year was this video made?
Can you do a top 5 or top 10 favorite things to do in pigeon forge/gatlinburg !? I think it would be cool to see your list if there’s anything new I haven’t seen or been to
Have you seen this one yet? We have some new ones like this coming soon 👉 ua-cam.com/video/0_Zxgu5kOjw/v-deo.html
Have you seen this one yet? We have some new ones like this coming soon 👉 ua-cam.com/video/0_Zxgu5kOjw/v-deo.html
@@AdventureIsOutThere I have ! I know there’s new additions all the time and I’m glad to be visiting soon! Maybe an updated list or top places to eat ? :) love all the videos you post !
@@SSGKeo Top 10 places to eat in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg videos are coming soon! Thanks SSG!
Do you know if there is any drone restrictions around that area? Thanks!
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park prohibits the operation of all unmanned aerial systems, including drones, on or above park property. I believe it is the same at Anakeesta & flying your drone in any National Parks is prohibited KT.
@@AdventureIsOutThere darn! It would be some very cool footages! Thanks for the information! Will be down there in two weeks! First time! Just don’t know where to go!
Is there ziplining off of the Tulip tower?
no
These videos are great! I take it your wife hasn’t ever been up to Skylift Park with her fear of heights.
She has been when it was just her and I. I think it’s hard for her with having kids on the chairlift, the mama bear and her worries about them falling and it’s hard for her to relax. Thanks Kim!
@@AdventureIsOutThere I am the same way.
If you could only do one which is better Skylift Park or Anakesta?
We will have a SkyLift Park vs Anakeesta video coming out soon. If only one, I would go with Anakeesta because 1. There is a way to get to the top via vehicle & Brie does not like the chairlifts. 2. More to do in our opinion at Anakeesta. Hopefully that helps ND!
What’s the difference between sky bridge & anakesta???
2 different locations/attractions. Here is a tour of Anakeesta: ua-cam.com/video/31xvnBoaH5c/v-deo.html
Why didn't you go on Tulip Tower?
I was trying to get back front as there was a performance going on this particular day I didn't want to miss.
Scared of heights,but still it's a beautiful place to go with a partner
SkyLift Park in Gatlinburg Tennessee is great Kamal!
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Which is the best time to visit in the year?
OCT is our favorite with the leaves changing color & great weather. Spring & Fall weekdays will give you the lowest crowds.
not handicapp accesible?
I mention accessibility at the beginning when getting on the lift Mark.
Ryan.. I could have gotten you up there free! I have a lifetime pass ..I met the owner many yrs ago as he was building it ...It's beautiful!! Let's do something soon!
That is a blessing to have! I’m sure we will run into each other eventually!
That is a blessing to have! I’m sure we will run into each other eventually!
You really should ask the owner's first before you go onto other's channels and tell them you can get them up there free, the owner would be losing money for everytime you offer it as free, you have a lifetime pass, I don't think I would jeopardize losing it instead of abusing it.. just my personal opinion..
Can a wheelchair get to the sky bridge
Hey Donna! The Gatlinburg SkyLift Park staff can accommodate disabled individuals on the SkyLift, SkyDeck, lower level of the SkyCenter, and the elevated boardwalk portion of the SkyTrail. However, the SkyBridge is not wheelchair accessible.
I hear they really gouge you on prices!!!
I didn’t notice any “price gauging” here beyond any other tourist place in the area.
@@AdventureIsOutThere I mean, Why do they need to charge 40 bucks a person? That's about 200 for my family!
Looks kinda meh but we booked anakeesta and ober already so this seems redundant.
Anakeesta does have more to do up top (zip line, mountain coaster, tree top walk, etc). Similar experience, different views. We hope you have a great time when you come!
@@AdventureIsOutThere We have ober book for 2/16, anakeesta w/astra lumina for 2/17, and was thinking national park for 2/18. Any other must sees to fill in the gaps?
@@big12knights39 we have an Ober & astra lumina tour/tip video. I would check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/0_Zxgu5kOjw/v-deo.html
@@AdventureIsOutThere Oh, I did. That's why we booked lol
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I'm sorry, but $32.00 seems a bit costly just to ride a ski lift.
$32 to ride a chair lift up a mountain and walk across a bridge 😂
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I'll be dang dimmed. There at 4:37 is ole Bill Deel from Grundy, Virginia. I been lookin fer that feller fer 17 yers. He owes me $7,300. Moved away from Grundy whilst I wuz hunting him. Right yonder he is with some cow. I'll be dang dimmed if I won't find that frucker now.
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$31 dollars to walk across a bridge? What a joke!
Now it's 50.00
I’d pay more to ensure the quality of the ride up and bridge across is sturdy and well maintained.
way over priced $75 for the two of us to simply ride up the lift and walk across a bridge
Just curious, what attractions in the area do you considered not overpriced?