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Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook, Gatlinburg

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#1 of 9 in Scenic Drive in Tennessee
Scenic Drive · Hidden Gem · Lookout
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  • By mdunk67
    Wonderful great for the whole family bring snacks and drinks plenty of places to stop there’s not a bad view  more »
  • By Grayfox46
    Taking the by-pass brings you around all the downtown Gatlinburg traffic. This route is very valuable during high traffic months or events. However, there is a pull off mid way which has the best...  more »
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  • By Destin Nickles
    Beautiful place to stop and see the mountains. We were lucky enough to have a little rain and see the mountains smoke. Highly recommend.
  • By Wesley Rayl
    If you time it right, you can see everything without the haze. As cool as the overlook was, I think the drive up there is the best. As much as I love driving, I really wanted to be a passenger just so I could look all around.
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