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September 17, 2013

The Space Needle in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is over four hundred feet tall. This well-known Gatlinburg attraction offers stunning 360-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Downtown Gatlinburg. Located at stop light #8 near the parkway and open 365 days a year, a visit to the Gatlinburg Space Needle is a wonderful experience. Ride the windowed elevator to reach the observation deck. Coin operated binoculars are situated at various points around the railing. There is also a live camera positioned on the roof of the deck that streams video to the Space Needle website.

This reasonably priced Gatlinburg attraction is a great place for families and individuals to spend hours of fun. Take the ride to the observation deck for $7.50 plus tax. Admission for seniors is $5.00, children ages 4-11 cost $3.50, and children under age 4 can ride free accompanied by an adult. There are no time limits for the observation deck, so you can truly enjoy your views, and take your time strolling around. The panoramic view combined with the extreme height will astound you.

The Gatlinburg Space Needle is home to many other attractions. Inside you will find over twenty-five thousand square feet of arcade. Pool tables, air hockey, and a shooting gallery are just the beginning. This arcade features such classic games as Galaga and Mrs. Pac Man, but also includes the newest games and four to eight player interactive racing games. Carnival games, wack-a-mole and Skee ball are placed throughout the arcade. These games all earn tickets after each play. You can redeem your tickets for prizes, such as, small plastic toys and trinkets to stuffed animals and electronics.

There is an awesome pizza shop located inside the Space Needle complex. They Offer specialty pies, appetizers, and calzones, as well as a Stuffed pizza called the “Space Capsule”. You may also purchase this New York style pizza by the “giant” slice, cheese or pepperoni. They also offer yummy hand dipped ice cream cones and bowls in a variety of flavors.

Grab your friends and family for a round of Laser Tag at this fantastic Gatlinburg attraction, or everybody get dressed up and have your picture made at the old time photo studio. Teens and adults enjoy riding in the hurricane simulator, and everyone will have fun shopping for those Space Needle souvenirs in the convenient gift shop.

No vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is truly complete until you have visited The Space Needle. This much loved and recognized attraction has been delighting tourists for over 40 years, try for yourself this fun and thrilling Gatlinburg attraction while enjoying a relaxing stay in a Gatlinburg rental cabin.