Gatlinburg Anakeesta Park Tickets
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Experience Highlights
Head up to the top of the mountain and discover Gatlinburg from a different perspective with these tickets for Anakeesta, an adventure and nature park situated above the town. The journey begins with the ascent on the Crystal Express Gondola or the Ridge Rambler vehicles – two different ways to reach the summit.
Once at the top, you can explore the Treetop SkyWalk, stroll through gardens featuring thousands of plants, climb the AnaVista Tower and enjoy panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains. You’ll also find play areas and adventure trails designed for different age groups.
Your ticket grants you access to the park for the day and unlimited use of the gondola or the included transport system. Some special activities, such as the zip line, the mountain coaster or the gem hunt, require an additional fee.
- Head up the mountain on the Crystal Express Gondola
- Walk along the Treetop SkyWalk amongst the treetops
- Enjoy 360° views from AnaVista Tower
What’s included
- Entrance to Anakeesta
- Unlimited use of the Crystal Express Gondola or the Ridge Rambler transport
- Zipline
- Mountain coaster
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Step by Step
The experience begins right in the heart of Gatlinburg, from where you’ll make your way up to Anakeesta using the Crystal Express Gondola or the Ridge Rambler vehicles. The gondola features panoramic glass cabins and takes a short ride up the hillside before reaching the upper part of the park.
Once there, one of the main attractions is the Treetop SkyWalk, a network of elevated walkways that winds through the forest amongst the treetops. It is one of the most special ways to enjoy the natural surroundings without having to undertake a strenuous hike.
You can also explore Vista Gardens, with over 3,000 plants and various art installations, or head up to the AnaVista Tower. From the top, you’ll enjoy 360° views of the mountains and the centre of Gatlinburg.
If you’re travelling with the family, you’ll find areas such as Treehouse Adventure, TreeVenture and BirdVenture, with games and small challenges designed for different age groups. Depending on the season, the Aquarium Adventure Trail & Splash Pad may also be available.
As well as the included attractions, Anakeesta features dining areas, shops, live shows and spots where you can simply sit back and take in the mountain views. Additional paid experiences are also available, such as the zip line, the mountain coaster and certain evening activities.
Reviews
- YY.A lovely park where you can combine a bit of adventure with nature without having to spend the whole day doing strenuous activities.
- XX.The views from above were among the best landscapes of our trip through Tennessee.
- WW.There was quite a lot of activity in the entrance area and it took us a little longer than expected to get upstairs. After that, everything was much quieter.
- VV.The Ridge Rambler is a good alternative if you don’t fancy taking the gondola. We tried both options.
Address
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576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Other Things You Should Know
- To reach the top of the park, you must use the gondola or the Ridge Rambler vehicles, as these are the two ways of accessing the site
- The Crystal Express Gondola features panoramic cabins with glass walls and floors
- The gondola ride to the top takes approximately 4 minutes
- The venue is accessible to wheelchair users
- The gondola cabins are accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs that fit within their dimensions. The cable car cabins are 32″ wide and 49″ deep to accommodate wheelchairs and pushchairs during the journey to the summit
- Anakeesta does not have its own car park, although there are public car parks and pay-and-display car parks in the surrounding area
- Opening hours may vary depending on the day and the season
- Some areas and activities are seasonal or depend on operational conditions
- Check the voucher before the visit to confirm the time and exact access instructions
- Only service animals certified by the ADA are permitted
- Bringing food or drink from outside is not permitted
- Some activities may be cancelled due to bad weather






