5 Places Near Gatlinburg Where You Can View The Smoky Mountains Without Hiking

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has the unique capability of luring us into a good, full-bodied reprieve. Sometimes you want to skip straight to dessert, the same can go with nature viewing. Maybe you don’t want to (or are unable to) hike a hardy trail to see an expansive view. That’s why overlooks exist! There are 5 places near Gatlinburg where you can view the Smoky Mountains without hiking. Alongside these 5 locations, we offer cabin rentals in Gatlinburg that can help cut down your travel time and get you to those AHH-MAZING views even quicker.

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5 Accessible Vantage Points

Anakeesta

Anakeesta can be accessed from downtown Gatlinburg via an open-air chair lift or a chondola cabin. The top of Anakeesta is an open-air market and village with shops, eateries, activities, and gorgeous views. Plan to stay around for dinner and enjoy dessert while watching the sunset.

Gatlinburg Skylift Park

The Gatlinburg Skylift Park can be accessed from the strip of downtown Gatlinburg. To reach the summit, you will ride an open-air chair lift to the top of the mountain. The sky deck allows you to see out all over downtown Gatlinburg and into the neighboring mountains of the Smokies. There are several observation points, especially the suspension bridge, that offer panoramic views.

The Overlook via Bypass

The Gatlinburg Overlook is the most popular “postcard view” observation area located off of the Gatlinburg By-Pass. From here you can look out over downtown Gatlinburg and Mt. LeConte.

Clingmans Dome

From here you will stand at 6,643 feet high in elevation. Clingmans Dome has an observation deck and tower that allows you to drive up, park, and walk to the highest point of the Smokies and the Appalachian Trail.

Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway

The Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway can be accessed from downtown Gatlinburg via the strip or River Road on the backside of the main parkway. The tram is a closed cabin that suspends from a cable car system and travels above the mountains to Ober Gatlinburg. Along the tram ride, you will be able to see unattainable views of the Smoky Mountains and downtown Gatlinburg.

Experience the Expanse From the Comfort of Our Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals

Some of the best views in the Smoky Mountains can be found right off of the deck of your Heartland cabin rental! The Smokies rise to meet and greet you at the deck, the hot tub, and even from your bedroom windows depending on the architecture of the cabin.

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