Anakeesta Gatlinburg TN Video Tour & Things to Know Before You Go
Anakeesta in Gatlinburg offers a unique outdoor experience that the entire family will enjoy.
WHERE TO PARK:
Anakeesta is conveniently located on the main road in downtown Gatlinburg. If you are staying in a nearby hotel you can walk to the entrance, or if you prefer to drive there is a public parking next to the ticket counter and the sky lift entrance. There are also a public parking garage located across the street at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
CHONDOLA & SKY LIFT:
After purchasing tickets, the adventure begins with a scenic sky lift ride up 600 feet to the top of Anakeesta Mountain. The ride takes about 10 to 15 minutes and you can choose to ride in an open chairlift or enclosed 6 person gondla cabin.
The open chairlifts have a safety bar that comes down in front of you and the gondola cabins are great for strollers and they are wheelchair accessible (the cabins are 32? wide and 49? deep).
SHOPS & FOOD:
At the top of the mountain you'll arrive at Firefly Village where you can browse the shops, grab a bite to eat and walk the memorial trail which details the 2016 wildfires that burned parts of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and 10,000 acres of the Smoky Mountain National park.
There is plenty of seating areas and picnic tables available all with beautiful mountain views.
Insider Tip - Outside food and drinks are not permitted unless there is a specific dietary need. However, they have are reasonably priced options for food, drinks and even ice cream.
TREE HOUSE PLAYGROUND:
Kids will enjoy playing on the Anakeesta tree house playground which consists of a series of tree house buildings connects together by rope bridges and raised platforms. You can even climb a ladder up to a loft area in one of the tree houses.
There is a seating area conveniently located next to the playground so parents can sit and relax while their kids play. Bathrooms are located a short walk back down the path toward the shops.
TREETOP CANOPY WALK:
The entire family will want to experience the treetop canopy walk. During the walk you will be 40-60 feet above the forest floor as you make your way along a series of 16 hanging bridges and platforms. It's such a unique experience.
Each platform contains signage with interesting information and facts about the Smoky Mountains, local animals and nature.
Insider Tip - While most areas in Anakeesta are wheelchair accessible, the treetop canopy walk is not. It would also be difficult to push a stroller along the suspension bridges.
ZIP LINING:
Zip lining is another fun option while visiting Anakeesta, and the two side-by-side zip lines allow you to zip right next to your friends and family. There are a total of three zips and two locations where you can rappel off platforms for a controlled descent. There is an additional charge for zip lining and you can book your time online before you arrive or at the ticket counter when you arrive.
Insider Tip - Save time by completing the online waiver before you arrive, wear close toed shoes and if you have long hair pull it back into a ponytail.
LENGTH OF STAY:
Plan to spend at least 2 hours exploring all that Anakeesta has to offer and take advantage of the fact that your ticket is good all day. Meaning you can ride the sky lift up to the top of the mountain multiple times in the same day. Also, if you purchase your tickets after 3pm, you can get in free the following day.
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Enter Anakeesta via our scenic Chondola. Choose to ride in an open air 4-person chair with safety bar or select an enclosed gondola cabin with seating for 6. This scenic ride takes you up 600’ to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain
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Anakeesta
Anakeesta where we have created a unique outdoor family experience by immersing guests of all ages in the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors.
Our Gatlinburg based theme park is a great family value! Admission to Anakeesta includes a scenic ride via the Chondola to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain where you enter our magical Firefly Village. Enjoy spectacular views of downtown Gatlinburg on your way. At the top, you’ll enjoy majestic scenic views of Mt. LeConte, quaint gift shops and casual dining at our Smokehouse BBQ food truck or savory pastries, pies, cookies, hot drinks, and of course ice cream at Pearl’s Pie in the Sky. Look for our new full-service restaurant to open in summer of 2018 featuring a delicious menu, full-service bar, and sunset pavilion seating.
Stroll along the 16 bridge Tree Canopy Walk 40’–60’ feet above the forest floor, and explore our whimsical Tree House Village Playground with the kids. Follow the Memorial Forest Walk to learn about the November 2016 fire and how it impacted our ‘mountain strong’ community.
For even more excitement purchase tickets on our Dueling Zipline Adventure and race side-by-side with friends on our 1,000+ foot zip lines soaring 125′ above the ground. At each challenge tower, you will experience the thrill of rappelling to your next zip challenge. Come late May 2018, everyone will enjoy racing down the mountainside on the new Brandauer single rail mountain coaster!
We invite you to join us at Anakeesta—be inspired by nature, enjoy time with family and friends, and discover the magic in the mountains.
Ridge Rambler at Anakeesta!
Are you ready to Ramble?!
In addition to the one-of-a-kind Chondola, guests will now be able to reach Anakeesta Mountain via an immersive adventure trek through the forest.
At no extra cost for admission, guests can board the Ridge Ramblers at the Chondola base station at 576 Parkway in Gatlinburg, TN then enjoy a scenic ride along a forested road to the summit of Anakeesta.
Each Ridge Rambler will feature a guided tour, where you will learn fun facts about the animals, forest, and plant life of the Great Smoky Mountains and preview the fun day to be had at Anakeesta.
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Gatlinburg is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is located 39 miles (63 km) southeast of Knoxville and had a population of 3,944 at the 2010 Census and an estimated U.S. Census population of 4,163 in 2017. It is a popular vacation resort, as it rests on the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park along U.S. Route 441, which connects to Cherokee, North Carolina, on the southeast side of the national park. Prior to incorporation, the town was known as White Oak Flats, or just simply White Oak.
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WHAT DOES ANAKEESTA MEAN?
Anakeesta is a Cherokee Indian word referring to high ground, literally meaning “the place of the balsams.”
A mountain playground for all ages
Over 100 years ago, even before the National Park was established, the Pi Beta Phi fraternity for women identified the Appalachian region of Gatlinburg, Tennessee as the population most in need for access to literacy and healthcare. They traveled to what was then a remote mountain village and worked alongside the community to create a school, healthcare facility and a cottage industry of weaving textiles and creating crafts for sale throughout the United States.
With the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1934, Gatlinburg flourished and the community of residents continued to welcome what is now an influx of over 11,000,000 guests per year to Gatlinburg.
In 2014, the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity chose to sell the 55+ pristine acres of mountain forested land to Bob and Karen Bentz and their family. They exhibited a vision towards environmental stewardship of the property encouraging a family oriented mountaintop experience in the Smokies with a promise to maintain the authenticity, heritage and natural beauty of the land.
Today, the Anakeesta family welcomes you to our mountain home in the hopes that you will create memories with your family that will last a lifetime.
Enjoy, relax and play in the Smokies.
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its well worth the $22 for the chair lift to the top , you can spend hours of relaxation for the cost of the ride up.
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