The Gatlinburg trolley is one of the best and most affordable ways to get around Gatlinburg. You’re able to leave your car parked and hop on a trolley to see the area and get where you need to go.
The Gatlinburg trolley system has been around since 1980 to help visitors get to attractions, restaurants, and more throughout the area. Every year, over 800,000 passengers take a ride on the trolley. With some routes costing as small as 50 cents, you’re definitely saving money on your ride. They even offer wristbands that will allow you unlimited rides for the day.
Where are the Gatlinburg trolley routes?
There are a few different trolley routes. We have listed the colors and names of the routes, but the image will be much more helpful to decide which route you need to take.
Blue – East Parkway & Community Center
Purple – North Gatlinburg Parkway & Welcome Center
Red – River Road & Convention Center
Green – Historic Nature Trail & Convention Center (May – November)
Yellow – Arts & Crafts Community (April – December)
Pink – Dollywood
Tan – National Park (June – October)
You can click here to learn more about each specific route .
When can you ride the Gatlinburg trolley?
The Gatlinburg trolley is in operation 365 days per year. These are the specific times you can catch a ride throughout the year:
March through April
10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
May through October
8:30 a.m. to 12 midnight
November through February
Sunday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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