Built among the treetops in the heart of the Smokies
Shop and Eat at Firefly Village
Stroll through our magical Firefly Village built among the treetops in the heart of the Smokies. Enjoy treehouse-themed shopping and dining while taking in the numerous scenic overlooks and our nearly 360-degree view of the surrounding mountain range, including Mt. LeConte as well as the extraordinary views of sparkling downtown Gatlinburg.
Cliff Top Grill & Bar
DINING – Located in Firefly Village at the top of Anakeesta Mountain, Cliff Top offers delicious dining with an even better view. The menu includes ½ pound char-grilled burgers, entrée salads, and house specialties like our famous bucket -o- chips, Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger and so much more! OPENS @ 11 AM
Admission to Anakeesta is required to access Cliff Top. Reservations not required. Consider an annual pass to enjoy beautiful scenic views and our delicious menu at any time!
The Bar at the Top of the World
THE BAR AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD – Enjoy a drink in our spacious bar area adjacent to our Cliff Top restaurant where you’ll experience this one-of-a-kind setting. The views of the Great Smoky Mountains surround you as our bar serves your choice of liquor, specialty cocktails, wine, and beer. OPENS 11 AM MONDAY – SATURDAY, 12 PM SUNDAY
DRINK MENU
Pearl's Pie in the Sky
DESSERTS – Enjoy a scoop of creamy hand-dipped ice cream by Bluebell; cones, milkshakes and sundaes! Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious homemade fried pies, cookies and brownies. Warm up with hot chocolate or our signature wassail. You’ll step back to Gatlinburg in the 1940’s when visiting Pearl’s Pie in the Sky!
Great Outdoors Trading Company
SHOPPING – Shop our diverse array of soaps, rustic home goods, jewelry, drinkware, camping games, and puzzles. Discover our unique mugs, magnets, and custom bear figurines from right here in our local area! Outdoor enthusiasts, browse our wide selection of Smoky Mountain books and day packs. Before leaving, be sure to stop in for the perfect ornament to have as a lasting memory of your experience at Anakeesta.
Through our partnership with Water for Good, every product you purchase from our MudLove jewelry line, provides one week of clean water to someone in need. We are proud to sell Bridgewater Candles. ” In 2010, Bridgewater Candle Company felt the need to make a difference in our world. An issue close to their hearts was the worldwide hunger crisis, and specifically how it impacted children across the globe.” Each candle purchase feeds a child for a day. you can find out more about Bridgewater Candle Company here.
Catching Fireflies
SHOPPING – Discover beautiful jewelry, melodious wind chimes, elegant candles, home goods and women’s apparel and accessories. Experience the enchantment of the forest at the whimsical Catching Fireflies boutique, featuring toys and plush animals designed to ignite a child’s imagination and wonder of nature.
Here we offer the Milkhouse Candles, which are a blend of waxes: pure beeswax and natural soy wax from soybeans grown in America’s Midwest. “No artificial dyes are added and there is no lead in the wicks. Our blend of waxes provide a safe and clean-burning alternative to paraffin candles.” We are proud to carry Mud Pie, Simply Southern, Kavu, and Save the Girls touchscreen purse line, that donates 10% of their profit to breast cancer research.
Smile! Capture your Memories
Take home those special mountain memories with a professional photo. Our photographers are ready to capture your smile at the Chondola base station, on the chairlift before arriving at Firefly Village and on tower 2 on your Dueling Zipline adventure.
Have a special event you want to capture? Proposing to the love of your life? Stop by the Information Booth at Firefly Village and speak with our staff to make arrangements for our photographer to capture the moment against the backdrop of the beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park!
Adventure Outpost
YOUR GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE – Visit the Adventure Outpost to begin your Dueling Zipline Adventure! Here you can purchase zipline tickets, fill out your waiver and check-in for the zip of a lifetime! Race side-by-side with a friend or family member high above the trees, rappel our 2 controlled descents, and then be transported via Chondola ride, at our mid-station, where you return back to Firefly Village.
SHOPPING – Shop our large variety of Anakeesta logoed t-shirts, hoodies, hats, magnets, keychains, and MORE! Find the perfect item to remember the magic in the mountains. Don’t forget to check out our Willow Man and Sasquatch items!