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The Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge in America Is Set to Open Soon

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Still planning on where to take your summer vacation? You might want to consider heading to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where the longest suspension bridge in the United States is set to open soon.

The Gatlinburg SkyBridge is located in that town’s SkyLift Park, and, from photos and videos of it, it looks like it’ll be incredible.

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A view from SkyBridge⛅️. Coming later this spring! Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/ABS5NNz2PGo #gatlinburgskylift #gatlinburgskybridge

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The bridge offers amazing views of the Smoky Mountains, is 680 feet across and 140 feet high.

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Check out the temporary deck on the opposite side of SkyBridge. Coming soon! ⛅️ #gatlinburgskylift #gatlinburgskybridge

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No rain and sunny skies makes for a beautiful Smoky Mountain day! ☀️⛰ #gatlinburgskylift #gatlinburgskybridge

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The SkyLift takes tourists from the center of Gatlinburg to the top of Crockett Mountain and back, where they can enjoy a restaurant, a bar, and a gift shop.

It looks amazing! Unless you’re afraid of heights…

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Who is ready to walk across #gatlinburgskybridge at #gatlinburgskylift ?

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Judging by social media posts, it looks like the SkyBridge will open in either April or May. Just in time for tourist season!