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Anakeesta Blog

We are excited to share our latest news and events with you here at Anakeesta. Come join us for some magical mountain fun!

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Here we GROW again!

March 19, 2019

Spring has Sprung at Anakeesta! Still making your last minute Spring Break plans? Join us for an outdoor adventure at Anakeesta, the 2018 Tennessee Attraction of the Year award-winning family theme park! Enjoy our 16-bridge Tree Canopy Walk, Vista Garden Walk, Memorial Forest Walk, Treehouse Village Playground, and Firefly Village with shopping and dining options for the whole family. Add on our duel racing ziplines with heart-pounding rappel drops or race down the mountain on our Rail Runner mountain coaster, the only one of its kind in the United States.

Ring in the New Year at Anakeesta!

December 18, 2018

New Year’s Eve Celebration Ring in the New Year at Cliff Top Grill & Bar at Anakeesta, the perfect spot to watch the fireworks overlooking the City of Gatlinburg.  Our New Year’s Eve buffet features slow roasted Prime Rib, Shrimp Scampi Skewers, and savory sides. Enjoy party prizes, live music, and more!

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Anakeesta Hosts Fundraiser to Support United Way

December 1, 2018

December 1, 2018 – GATLINBURG, TN  Throughout the month of December Anakeesta will host a fundraiser to support the many branches of the United Way of East Tennessee. Guests visiting the park from December 1 through December 24 will be able to round up their ticket price to support a United way charity each day. Proceeds from the round up will go directly to the United Way. Visit Anakeesta at 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Thanksgiving Buffet in the Smoky Mountains!

November 21, 2018

Join us this Thanksgiving and try our special  Menu all day starting at 11 AM for only $17.99 and enjoy a drink at our Bar at the Top of the World! Spend time with your family this Thanksgiving while soaking in all of the beauty and scenic views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Check out the menu here. 

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5 Things To See and Do in Gatlinburg, TN

November 12, 2018

Check out what other people saying about Anakeesta. This article was written by Vanessa Gordon and she talks all about her time in the Great Smoky Mountains. “…Spend the day at Anakeesta! You can easily spend the entire day at Anakeesta Theme Park while experiencing the “magic of the mountains.” Open daily at 10am, Anakeesta offers visitors a variety of activities such as a Tree Canopy Walk, Dueling Zipline, a Magical Firefly Village that offers great shopping and dining experiences, and Gem Mining. While riding the zipline, I spotted the famous Ana the Bear, a resident black bear that makes an appearance every so often…”

Sep
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Autumn at Anakeesta – Fall flavored food & drinks, live music, and so much more!

September 11, 2018

Celebrating our 1-year anniversary!  Anakeesta was proud to celebrate our one year anniversary on Saturday, September 1st. A big thank you to all of our guests for a such a successful first year! The day was filled with celebration, balloons, live music, free cupcakes, and prizes. We are excited to announce that Jamie Hinson was our winner of the Anniversary Giveaway with two season passes to Anakeesta, a 1-night stay at Margaritaville resort with a $50 gift card to their spa, and a $20 gift card to Collier Restaurants. Be sure to like us on FB to see more giveaways and fun updates! We also had a special Scavenger Hunt Giveaway and our four winners were Charles Richardson, Keaton Jesse, Patrick Creed, and Rhonda Harvey.

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Floats, Food, and Fun…Oh My!

August 10, 2018

First Single Rail Mountain Coaster in US Coming Fall 2018 Anakeesta’s new single-rail mountain coaster will be the first of its kind in the United States! Riders can ride low to the ground, creating a thrilling and unique experience while racing through the trees and flying down the mountain. The Anakeesta Rail Runner can achieve speeds up to 25 mph! You control your own speed, so if you prefer a slower pace, you can do that too! The Anakeesta Rail Runner will open this Fall!

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Blogger Emily Krause Loves Anakeesta!

August 6, 2018

Blogger Emily Krause and her family recently vacationed in Gatlinburg, and Anakeesta is one of the attractions they visited. Emily wrote about her adventure in articles on TravelPulse and on her blog, A Mom Explores.