Anakeesta Mountain Top
Gatlinburg Locals’ Guide to Anakeesta Mountain Top Adventure. Skip the crowded Parkway and head straight up the Chondola to experience downtown Gatlinburg’s premier mountain top escape like a true insider.
Catch breathtaking, unobstructed views of Mount LeConte while walking among the treetops on the iconic canopy walk. Wind down your evening with locally crafted beers at the Black Bear Village, gather around the fire pits, and catch the best sunset over the Great Smoky Mountains.
Anakeesta offers an immersive outdoor theme park experience directly above downtown Gatlinburg, completely accessible to pedestrians without a vehicle. You will ascend the mountain via the Chondola or a ridge vehicle to discover an elevated village filled with panoramic views of Mount LeConte, active canopy walks, and beautifully landscaped gardens. It provides an ideal mountaintop escape where you can stroll through the treetops, enjoy local dining, and relax by open fire pits as the sun sets over the Great Smoky Mountains National Park peaks.
Highlights
- Treetop Skywalk: Walk eighty feet above the forest floor on spectacular hanging bridges.
- AnaVista Tower: Climb the highest point in downtown for 360-degree mountain views.
- Black Bear Village: Enjoy regional craft beers, live music, and outdoor dining.
- Astra Lumina: Experience an enchanted night walk featuring immersive lights and cosmic soundscapes.
- Dueling Ziplines: Soar side-by-side high above the forest floor with beautiful mountain vistas.
