January 20, 2020

Beginning NOVEMBER 19 - FEBRUARY 17,  Anakeesta transforms into a woodland winter wonderland! Make your winter vacation plans special this Season with twinkling lights, holiday sights, and warm cocoa around the fire - discover it all during Anakeesta's Enchanted Winter celebration! Immerse yourself in an enchanting 1000' tunnel of twinkling arctic lights as you stroll from Firefly Village to Vista Garden Enjoy whimsically decorated live Christmas trees at Vista Gardens and on the Parkway Relax around the cozy fire pit at Firefly Village and enjoy the beautiful display of holiday lights throughout Anakeesta Santa will be handing out treats and available for family holiday photos at Firefly Village November 29-30 and December 20-21 from 11 AM - 3 PM creating special memories with families and children Discover the perfect selfie spot at our giant Anakeesta Snow Globe where the beautiful Great Smoky Mountain National Park acts as a natural scenic back drop Stroll along the Treetop Skywalk at night and immerse yourself in a Forest of Firefly lights that every adult and child will want to experience Enjoy Winter food specials and hot drinks like our famous Wassail at Cliff Top Grill and Bar and Pearl’s Pie in the Sky Shop our quaint retail shops to find the perfect Holiday gifts you will want to share with friends and family Relax around the cozy fire pit at Firefly Village and enjoy the holiday lights And….when it snows in the mountains, Anakeesta is the very best spot to enjoy the views of fresh snow fall on the Mt. LeConte range.  It is truly spectacular! *All events are weather dependent