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Gatlinburg Space Needle

It's tough to miss the Gatlinburg Sky Needle: just look up! From just about any point in town, you'll be able to spot the distinctive tower on the horizon. Soaring 342 feet above the city, this tower dates back to 1970.

The main activity at the tower is the annual dropping of the ball and fireworks held every New Year's Eve. The rest of the year, though, you'll find plenty of reasons to visit the tower. An observation deck offers a bird's eye view of the region; kids enjoy laser tag, a virtual reality simulated roller coaster, miniature golf, and arcade games here.

Admission: yes

Address: 115 Historic Nature Trail

Telephone: (865) 436-4629

Website: www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com