Allegiant’s Sunseeker published an amazing article about Gatlinburg in the June-July 2018 issue. The title of the article is “A Marvelous Mountainside Escape,” and it describes the best places to visit in Gatlinburg, including Anakeesta!
Summer in the Smokies, Family Fun at Anakeesta Anakeesta is excited to host a series of summer events packed full of fun! Summer in the Smokies runs from June 1st – September 3rd. Every Wednesday through Sunday enjoy live music featuring talented, local artists. Crafts and game activities for kids will be offered weekdays, and everyone will love story time on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Group Tour Magazine wrote a great article about Anakeesta in their May issue! The article is called “Soar through Tennessee’s paradise at Anakeesta,” and it boasts of the wide variety of attractions Anakeesta has to offer.
Anakeesta has won two awards in Blue Ridge Country magazine’s “Best of the Mountains” reader poll! Check out their article below.
Margaritaville will be opening a new resort in Gatlinburg right across from Anakeesta this summer. This will be a great place to stay while experiencing the magic in the mountains.
Vista Gardens, an enchanting botanical garden, features walking trails that meander through lush and colorful gardens, a cascading stream, a shaded pergola for resting and enjoying the views, a children’s play area, and more. Vista Gardens will open in June!
Anakeesta was honored to have Atlanta blogger Leigh Anne Borders author of Living One Full Life visit us this month. Leigh Anne shared all about her day and the magic she experienced in the mountains here in Gatlinburg! Read the full article on Living One Full Life here!
Residents of Cocke, Hamblen, Jefferson and Sevier Counties can visit Anakeesta for a small donation of $5.00 (for admission only) that will go directly to support Friends of the Smokies. Eligible guests may bring a spouse and dependent children OR one guest. ID holder must be 16 or older, possess a valid ID or a recent paycheck stub from a business in the selected counties with valid ID to match.
Who’s Ready to Zip Longer? We are adding a third zipline to our already exhilarating Dueling Zipline Adventure! By extending the course you will now be able to zip over the Chondola and take in amazing aerial views of the National Park and Downtown Gatlinburg. The third zipline will be ready to ride in time for Spring Break fun!
Anakeesta Winter Hours Anakeesta is expanding! We are working on some exciting projects slated to open this spring that will make your Anakeesta experience even more spectacular. Hours for January 8th – February 28th: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday -Thursday: CLOSED **We will be open on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 15th and Presidents Day, Monday, February 19th.