Gatlinburg SkyPark Festival of Flags

For a high-elevation Memorial Day moment, the Gatlinburg SkyPark Festival of Flags lines the SkyBridge with the American flag, military flags, and all 50 state flags. The display feels made for slow walking, photos, and a pause over the glass panels while the Smokies rise in every direction.Build your day around the view: ride the famous yellow chairlift up, linger on the SkyDeck, then head back to downtown for dinner before a drive toward the national park entrances.