Anakeesta

Top place to go as a tourists! We ended up spending 5 hours there walking around and doing the mountain coasters. It’s pretty inexpensive and full of families visiting from near states. The views of the Smokey mountains are phenomenal. AWARE: if you are afraid of heights, I would not recommend taking the chairlift up to Anakeesta because the chairlift doesn’t lock up. They have the option of taking a bus or a cabin.

My family had a great time at Anakeesta! The views are amazing and the coasters are awesome! We purchased the light show as well at night and wow that was AWESOME!! 10/10 recommend the light show. We went to clifftop restaurant and it was okay…… not the best but it was theme park food so. Still had an amazing time!

I really enjoyed Anakeesta. The park and views from mountain top are amazing! There are plenty activities for everyone including places to eat, restrooms & areas to sit to enjoy all of the the views. We only got to ride the top mountain coaster as the other coaster apparently had over a 2hr wait. The coaster was really fun. The lift ride up the mountain was also nice. Definitely worth the money!

To enjoy this experience fully, go on a weekday. We only had a fifteen minute wait to go up on the lift and the same to return. The views are amazing and there's plenty to do and see when you get up there. Astra Illumina will cost you extra but we found it to be very well worth it.

Anakeesta offers a fantastic experience for a few hours with your loved ones! The variety of activities, especially for little ones, ensures there's something for everyone. The ascent up the mountain is not only beautiful but truly breathtaking. While there might be a bit of a wait to go up, the experience at the top makes it entirely worth it. Highly recommended for a memorable time surrounded by stunning views.

What a beautiful place!!! One of my favorite places I have ever visited. We went up the mountain in those chairs that make you feel like you are flying, and once you get to the top of the mountain there is so much to do! We then went down in a bus. Price well worth it.

Awesome place for a family vacation! Lot of kids activities are available, but adult supervision is required. I loved the tower where we could just see the Smokey Mountains!

We enjoyed riding the Skylift. But I feel it's not recommended for <5 years kids as there was a big gap between the seat and the bar provided for safety, also we can easily push them off(a covered cabin is the right option).
It would be good If they had a locking mechanism.

What a wonderful place to visit, the views are phenomenal. Cute little boutiques and souvenir shops. Plenty of cafes and restaurants. beautiful f Mountain View’s all around! Night life here is magical - especially with all the Christmas decorations up. Great place for kids!

Love this place for its stunning views, great for families. We took the rambler truck to go up the mountain because it was really cold, but the skylift looked tempting. I wish they had more food options at the top, but overall, it was fantastic. Nighttime lights were dazzling, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

Can't say enough good things about this place. It's beautiful. Great for all ages. We did the rope bridge, the mountain coasters, kid got to play in the different playgrounds, got in around 4 and waited for the evening to do Astra Lumina. Absolutely gorgeous. Worth every dime.

We had a lovely evening visiting Anakeesta! The tree houses and various 'challenges' for kids were wonderful. The tower provided incredible views of the surrounding mountains. We saw a black bear, which was exciting. Staff quickly directed it back into the woods and ensured guests were safe. The tree top walk was beautiful and fun, all lit up! We enjoyed the Christmas decorations and the gorgeous sitting areas with rocking chairs and fire pits. It was clean, well cared for, and there was plenty of staff making sure guests could enjoy exhibits safely! We took an enclosed cabin and open chairlift up and down the mountain - both were lovely and provided excellent views both before and after sunset!

The earlier you arrive less the wait of course but even then not a bad wait at all unless you are wanting to ride up the mountain in one of the enclosed gondolas...there are only a few of those so prepare to wait. Staff getting on are extremely helpful. The views are beautiful! Lots of places to grab something to eat and relax between the different attractions. Pre-warning the first Mountain Coaster has a stricked weight limit of 230 lbs. It goes hella fast and is extremely bumpy. The second one around the other side is more scenic and accommodating for most. There are several family friendly restrooms and lots of little shops to get a little of everything. Great experience.

The Anakeesta park is very pretty and extremely well done. It’s extremely clean and well maintained. There are loads of shops and attractions up top. I do feel charging extra for the roller coasters is a bit much, but there is a lot of included items too.

Well worth the price! Beautiful scenery! Lots of walking, so if that's not your cup of tea, then this isn't for you. We ate at Smoke house, and it was tasty. We got the pulled pork Sandwhich, wings & mac n cheese. Wings are served naked but sauces are available on the self serve bar. We purchased our tickets in advance online. It does save you a couple dollars if you do it at least a day in advance. We would definitely go back!

This is a beautiful place. Be aware, that even though there are things kids can do-- a couple of coasters and the treetop bridges-- I feel like this is more of an adult experience. It's a great spot to take in the views, have a drink, relax in a rocking chair by the fire, enjoy the shops and restaurants. The wait time, on a Saturday afternoon, to get on the rambler (truck) was 2 hours. It was an extra 45 mins or so to ride the chairlift or chondola up the mountain. Also, if you plan to stay for dinner, get on a wait-list early. We wanted to try Clifftop, but the wait was an hour and a half and they close at 8pm. All in all, we were impressed. My husband and I would definitely go back with other adult friends. (We wouldn't bring our 9 year old again, though.)

I can’t say enough good things about Anakeesta! I love that it is so family friendly but it’s also wonderful if you visit without kids. I love all the options of getting to the top - chair lift, enclosed cabins, or the Rambler truck. We took the cabin up and the Rambler down. This was our first visit during the fall season and my Halloween loving daughter and I loved all the decor. We gem mined, played in the treehouse village, checked out the gardens, enjoyed ice cream and walking tacos, walked the sky walk, and my husband and I enjoyed an adult beverage. The views — are you kidding?! Just absolutely breathtaking. We all had a great time!

This place was beautiful. I can't wait to return! My kids loved it. They did great on the chair lift. It felt a little like a "Hallmark movie" which I loved it. We ate at the Clifftop restaurant. Onion rings were great. The other food ordered was ok. Nothing out of this world, but good. We did get to see a bear on the way up!

A recommendation is there needs to be a dedicated spot for nursing mom's or Mom's that need to pump. It needs to be in a climate controlled location.

This is a must go place if you're visiting Gatlinburg. The best way to see the beauty of the mountains without hiking. Lift line moves fast and you will be amazed once you get to the top. You can spend 2-4 hours there and will not regret spending money 👍

We bought tickets in advance and it was worth it! We walked right up without having to wait. Please add Astra Lumina to your tickets. It is magical! We visited in the morning, ate lunch, and then left for a few hours to rest. Went back for the last night show - there was a long wait, but it was worth it! This was definitely an experience that we will forever cherish and can't wait to visit again.

We love it here. It’s our second time here. This time of the year in October they have spectacular fall decorations. It’s fun for kids and adults. We took bus to the top of the hill, it’s much faster lane than waiting for lift