Come to Anakeesta and join the fun with ten terrific ways to spend a day at this mountaintop adventure park.

Welcome to the highest point in Gatlinburg! Climb the 86 steps to the observation platform for 360-degree views across the Smokies, as far as Kentucky.

Bursting with native plants, Vista Gardens is a relaxing sensory garden with flowing water, fragrant blossoms, and refreshing breezes.

Sixteen graceful bridges are your path through the forest canopy. This is a genuine bird’s-eye view! Visit at night for a magical walk, lit by gleaming fairy lights.

Don’t miss Anakeesta’s “dueling zip lines,” where you ride side by side with a friend. Ziplining includes three ziplines, multiple rappels, and an incredible forest view.

Control your speed as you sail down the mountain in a personal coaster car on the Rail Runner. Twists turns and a 400-foot change in elevation make this a thrill.

Anakeesta perches 600 feet over Gatlinburg, so getting up here is part of the adventure. Take the Chondola, choosing an open-air chairlift or an enclosed gondola cabin for your ride–look for bears below! Or try the Ridge Rambler vehicle for an all-terrain trip.

Give in to temptation! Eateries serve something for everyone, from BBQ at the Smokehouse to steaks at Cliff Top to pizza at Kephart Cafe. Look for spots serving donut bites, ice cream, and fried pies to satisfy your sweet tooth.

At Black Bear Village, bands play country, bluegrass, and more. Check the schedule to find the next show.

The TreeVenture Challenge Course features three treehouses linked by bridges. The whole family can climb, swing, and slide high over the forest floor! For younger children, the BearVenture Challenge Course is a bear-themed kids’ course where they can have fun and build confidence

Kids will love pretending they’re prospectors panning for gems in a mountain stream. A waterfall and sluice let them splash while they hunt for treasure.

Stay in a private, comfy vacation cabin in Gatlinburg, and you can visit Anakeesta again and again. Find your rental cabin today!