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Here’s 3 Things to Know About the Anakeesta Adventure Park

Firefly Village at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg
July 13, 2017

Sometimes when you go to a new place on vacation, you don’t want to go do the same things you can do back home. You want to do something new, fun, and exciting! Anakeesta Adventure Park is one of the popular attractions in Gatlinburg for couples, families, and groups! You are probably excited to visit this attraction, and you may have a few questions about it. To help you out, we’ve got 3 things to know about Anakeesta before you visit!

1. It’s right across from the aquarium in Gatlinburg.

Anakeesta station downtown gatlinburg

Anakeesta has a great location, and it’s easy to find! It’s right on the Parkway in Gatlinburg, across from the aquarium. The attraction has its own parking lot, so you won’t have to worry about looking for somewhere to park. You’ll be whisked to the top of the mountain via a chondola once you get your tickets. After you get to the top of Anakeesta Mountain, what you do for the rest of the day is up to you! You can ride the zipline or the mountain coaster all day, or just hang out in Firefly Village. The choice is yours!

2. There’s so much to do there.

You can do so much at Anakeesta Adventure Park! There’s a unique racing zipline, where you can ride side by side with the person of your choice to see who can get to the end first! You can also go on the mountain coaster, which is a fast, fun experience for all involved! You’ll zoom down the mountain, and then be brought right back up at a leisurely pace. You’ll be able to see the mountains and admire the view all the way up. There’s also a Treetop Skybridge that is the longest tree-based bridge in North America! This fun walk lets you stroll among the trees about 50 to 60 feet above the ground. After your fun, explore Black Bear Village, where you can grab some food, do a little shopping and admire the view you’ve got from the top of the mountain. These are just some of the incredible things you can do at Anakeesta. You’ll have to plan your visit to see for yourself how much fun it is!

3. It offers new opportunities for fun.

red anakeesta chondolas

Anakeesta opened in 2017, and since then has provided new opportunities for fun in Gatlinburg! It’s no secret that it’s one of the best places to visit in Gatlinburg. Ride up the mountain on the chondola or try a truck ride in the Ridge Ramblers. Once at the top, enjoy plenty of fun and relaxation. The attraction is constantly added new activities and experiences for guests, so you’ll never run out of things to do. You can visit during the fall to face your fears on Hallow Mountain, or listen to live music in the Overlook beer garden. Opening in spring of 2020 is a 50-foot observation tower, which offers 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains. You’ll want to plan visit after visit to Anakeesta to experience everything it has to offer.

While you’re in town visiting Anakeesta, be sure to explore some of the other popular things to do in the area as well. When you stay with us Alpine Chalet Rentals, you’ll even get free tickets to all kinds of Gatlinburg attractions. Take a look at all of the free Gatlinburg attraction tickets you’ll enjoy when you stay with us, then book your cabin!