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Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook

Gatlinburg By-Pass, Gatlinburg, TN
Ranked #3 of 57 attractions in Gatlinburg
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Lookouts
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Plainsboro, New Jersey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I stayed at Ridge mountain resort but i would also recommond a lot of camping sites and cabin along the Gatilnburg. The views to the smokey is specatular. All along the road you would find a lot of scenic overlook even try the foothill scenic overlook, the bypass overlook they all give you spectacular view of the great Smokey Mountains More

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Colliers, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This overlook was a great stop for pictures of the town. More

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Middleburg, Florida
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We drove up to the overlook back in December at night. The lights of the city are amazing from up there. You will not be disappointed. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

You will not be disappointed! Just absolutely beautiful. It is hard to describe. I loved taking a lot of pictures :) More

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Decatur, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Very serine and peaceful. I love the great views of the Smokies. More

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Cornelia, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

We stop by here on each trip to the Gatlinburg area. The view is great 12 months of the year. Take a little to time to enjoy the view. Sometimes crowded. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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If you go to Gatlinburg and don't go into the mountains, you've made a HUGE mistake. So if you've spent all your time inside Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, then definitely, at the very least, go to this overlook. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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The view was out of this world. Everything freshly green feel the energy in the streams and smell the cripy air. Simply wonderful. More

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jkoldtown
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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high up, long drive, but free. on the way to clingmans dome More

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St Petersburg
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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After a weekend of bad weather (that did not stop us) we happened upon this overlook on our way out of town. The day was clear as can be and the view was wonderful! Its a great but quick stop. More

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