Gateway Hot Air Balloon Adventures

Gateway Hot Air Balloon Adventures We are a hot air balloon ride company located in Spring Hill, Tennessee. We hope to see you soon

I did promise the stories on the names so let me start introducing our balloons. The final balloon in our fleet is Bubbl...
05/28/2026

I did promise the stories on the names so let me start introducing our balloons.

The final balloon in our fleet is Bubbles Up.

- Bubbles Up is the smallest balloon in our fleet at 42,000 cubic feet
- you could fit 3 and a half of Bubbles Up inside of Smile High for a bit of size perspective
- it is what is known as a hopper and only Carrie’s the pilot
-it was made by Phil Thompson at the Cameron factory using Cameron parts but is classified as an experimental balloon
- did you notice there is no basket? The pilot sits in a chair with the propane tanks below them
- Bubbles Up is both our oldest balloon and our lowest hour balloon having been built in 1989but currently only has 51 flight hours.
- I (Nicole) have wanted to own this balloon since the day I saw it
- I am going to bet at least some of you have looked at the balloon, read the name and figured out that I might be a Parrothead. And if you guessed that you would be correct. This balloon was commonly referred to before me as “the Jimmy Buffett balloon” and I wants for give it a fitting Jimmy Buffett inspired name. While Margaritavilla would have been fitting there are several other balloons I have seen with that name. Bubbles Up was the last song Jimmy Buffett recorded before he passed away. That song was released right about the time I purchased this balloon. I love the lyrics and meaning of the song but the name is also is a bit of a nod to the champagne toast after our balloon flights.

We are planning a limited run of 4th of July shirts. They will be made by preorder only. They are $25 each and that incl...
05/27/2026

We are planning a limited run of 4th of July shirts. They will be made by preorder only. They are $25 each and that includes shipping. If you are interested please message us before June 7th.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedo...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

I did promise the stories on the names so let me start introducing our balloons. Next up is the one that confuses everyo...
05/25/2026

I did promise the stories on the names so let me start introducing our balloons.

Next up is the one that confuses everyone with the name . Today you get to meet Kevin.

- Kevin is my (Nicole) personal balloon. I bought him for myself to train in but we also use him for private flights
-Kevin is an Aerostar balloon
- he is 90,000 cubic feet in size
- Kevin is also our balloon that is set up with banner space for corporate advertising - anyone need a flying billboard that is sure to get noticed?!
- Kevin was originally the Amarillo National Bank Balloon and was named Magical Memories 2
- but I guess what you really want to know is where the heck did the name Kevin come from?! Well when I bought it I really couldn’t come up with a name. I went through all kinds of candies, tried stuff relating to rainbows and of course consulted my friends. And my friends get the credit here. I love the movie Up and if you have watched the movie you know Kevin is a pretty colorful bird. My friends kept calling the balloon Kevin until it finally stuck. And yes it does lead to some funny looks when we say “Kevin is home in the storage unit” or “ we left Kevin in the trailer” 😂

I did promise the stories on the names so let me start introducing our balloons. Next up is The Captain - The Captain is...
05/24/2026

I did promise the stories on the names so let me start introducing our balloons.

Next up is The Captain

- The Captain is our pilot Matt’s pride and joy. Him and his family designed every detail of this balloon.
- The Captain is an Adams balloon and is 105,000 cubic feet in size
- he carries 3-4 passengers per flight
- a lot of people think it is a Texas or Tennessee flag themed balloon but it in fact Captain America themed! Notice the shield on top!
- and I guess by now you have figured out that the name is a nod to Captain America!

I did promise the stories on the names so let me start introducing our balloons. First up is Smile High!- Smile High is ...
05/22/2026

I did promise the stories on the names so let me start introducing our balloons.

First up is Smile High!

- Smile High is our largest balloon at 150,000 cubic feet. To put that in perspective that means we could fit 150,000 basketballs inside of him!
- Smile High was made by Cameron Balloon in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- he carries 5-6 passengers per flight
- he is probably our most popular balloon - especially with the kids! And we agree that it is pretty hard to not smile when you see him
- as for his name he does have the least exciting story though. He actually came to us with the name so we don’t get credit for it. And honestly the name was so perfect that we couldn’t bring ourselves to change it.

🎈 BALLOON NAME GAME 🎈Okay Facebook friends… it’s time to test your balloon knowledge 👀Do you know where each of our ball...
05/16/2026

🎈 BALLOON NAME GAME 🎈

Okay Facebook friends… it’s time to test your balloon knowledge 👀

Do you know where each of our balloons got its name? 🤔

Drop your guesses in the comments for:
✨ Smile High
✨ The Captain
✨ Kevin
✨ Bubbles Up

Bonus points if you can guess ALL of them correctly 😏

And while you’re here… tell us which balloon is your favorite! 🎈👇

(We may or may not reveal the real stories later 👀)

05/15/2026

Don’t let yourself miss out on the fun! You know you wish you were in the air with us!

Memorial Day weekend means one thing… balloon season is officially back! 🎈☀️We’re kicking off opening weekend with fligh...
05/13/2026

Memorial Day weekend means one thing… balloon season is officially back! 🎈☀️

We’re kicking off opening weekend with flights over beautiful Spring Hill, and spots are already starting to fill fast. If you’ve been thinking about checking a hot air balloon ride off your bucket list, now is the time to book!

Sunrise views, unforgettable memories, and the adventure of a lifetime are waiting for you. 💫

Opening weekend availability is limited, so don’t wait to reserve your flight with Gateway Hot Air Balloon Adventures!

Who’s ready to get back in the sky with us? 👇

🎈 Bring Something Unforgettable to Your Next Festival 🎈Did you know we offer BOTH tethered hot air balloon rides and a w...
05/13/2026

🎈 Bring Something Unforgettable to Your Next Festival 🎈

Did you know we offer BOTH tethered hot air balloon rides and a walk-through balloon experience for festivals, fairs, school events, and community celebrations?

✨ Tethered rides give guests the chance to safely rise up for an incredible view and a one-of-a-kind experience.
✨ Our walk-through balloon lets people step inside an actual hot air balloon envelope — perfect for photos, kids, and crowds who want the magic of ballooning up close!

Whether you’re planning a small community event or a huge festival, we’d love to help make it memorable. Dates fill quickly, so booking early is always a good idea! 🎈

Message us for availability and event pricing!

We’ve got a small favor to ask our amazing balloon family 🎈If you’ve ever:☀️ flown with us📸 taken photos of our balloons...
05/11/2026

We’ve got a small favor to ask our amazing balloon family 🎈

If you’ve ever:
☀️ flown with us
📸 taken photos of our balloons
👋 waved from the ground
❤️ dreamed of flying someday

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5341 Main Street
Spring Hill, TN
37174

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