You can almost feel the excitement in the air as a new major family attraction called Anakeesta prepares to debut in Gatlinburg! This amazing new attraction consists of several activities for guests to enjoy, starting with a scenic chairlift or gondola ride to the top of Anakeesta Mountain. Once at the top, you can explore a magic treehouse with retail stores, ziplines and more! Learn all the incredible details about Anakeesta here:

How to Get to Anakeesta Mountain

Guests can access Anakeesta Mountain directly from the Parkway via a unique aerial lift called a Chondola! The base of the lift is situated in the heart of downtown at traffic light #5, just across the street from Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. From the base, the Chondola transports guests on a 12 minute ride to the top of Anakeesta Mountain with gorgeous views of the Great Smoky Mountains. The awesome thing about the Chondola is that you can choose to ride up in an open air quad chair lift or in the privacy of a 6 person enclosed gondola cabin!

Activities and Adventures at the Summit

Upon arriving at the summit of Anakeesta Mountain, there are many activities and adventures for guests to check out! Whether you want to shop, ride a mountain coaster or simply enjoy the tremendous views, there is something for everyone at this 70 acre natural forested playground!

Shop and Dine at Firefly Village

Discover a magical treehouse with a variety of themed retail stores featuring everything from local crafts to handmade candies, jewelry and clothing items.

Explore Scenic Overlooks

Admire a nearly 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains as well as a bird’s eye view of downtown Gatlinburg from several scenic overlooks!

Have Fun on the Playground

Kids can have a blast on a treehouse playground that is designed for children of all ages!

Walk the Tree Canopy

Gain a new perspective of the mountains as you walk 40 to 60 feet above the ground through a series of 21 hanging bridges that connect the forest trees!

Zip Line Adventure

Soar through the air on dual zip lines where you can challenge your friends and family members to a challenging race! Learn about other thrilling things to do at Anakeesta!

Mountain Coaster

Control the speed of your own mountain coaster sled as you zip along twists and turns throughout the forest before enjoying a relaxing ride back to the summit.

Learn more about Anakeesta here!

Where to Stay

If you are looking for the perfect place to stay near this new Gatlinburg attraction, check out Acorn Cabin Rentals! Our affordable cabin rentals are situated in beautiful locations where you can enjoy the natural surroundings of the Smokies while being just minutes away from the excitement of downtown Gatlinburg. Our cabins feature many wonderful amenities that you will love throughout your vacation, including fully equipped kitchens, hot tubs, game rooms and more!

Check out all of our cabins in the Smoky Mountains today to plan your visit to Anakeesta, the newest Gatlinburg attraction! We hope to see you soon at Acorn Cabin Rentals!