The Longest Swinging Bridge In Tennessee Can Be Found At The Gatlinburg SkyLift Park And The Views Are Unbeatable

Finding the longest swinging bridge in North America will take you deep into British Columbia, Canada at Kelowna Mountain, but if you’re looking for the absolute longest in the United States, you only need to make your way to the mountain town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The pedestrian-friendly bridge is an incredible experience for folks of all ages. Take a look, and perhaps even make your way across. It’s a doozy!

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The SkyBridge is found at the very foot of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and provides some of the most beautiful views in the area. The SkyLift was built by Boynes Resorts, who now operates the SkyLift Park.

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The bridge is a whopping 680-feet across and opened to the public on May 17th, 2019. It remains the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the United States.

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SkyLift Park boasts a sky deck, a myriad of eating areas and even a new plaza building for visitors. Folks can walk across the SkyBridge at their own pace, and there are even glass floor panels placed intermittently throughout the walkway so you can take in just how high you actually are. Yikes!

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The SkyDeck itself will have a snack shop, gift shop, and a huge observation area with all sorts of seating.

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You can even experience the magical "Lights Over Gatlinburg" display every holiday season. The folks at the park love to indulge in a bit of celebration, and have been known to celebrate patriotic holidays and the Halloween season as well.

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Are you brave enough to embark? The Gatlinburg SkyLift is open year-round, and makes for a fun family experience or perhaps even an adrenaline-inducing date night. The "2019 Attraction of the Year" is bound to be a memory maker!

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What a magical way to experience the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Tickets to the SkyLift park can be bought online ahead of time, and a $20 adult admission price gives visitors access to the entirety of the park facilities for the whole day. There are also combo packages for other attractions in the Gatlinburg area, as well.

If you’re looking for more information, you can find it by way of the Gatlinburg SkyLift Official Website or Facebook page.

Ober Gatlinburg offers a whole bunch of fun winter activities as well, if you’re looking.