Relax, shop, play, and enjoy the beauty of the Smoky Mountains with your family, all in the magical treetop setting of Firefly Village on Anakeesta Mountain. Admission to Anakeesta includes a Ridge …
Relax, shop, play, and enjoy the beauty of the Smoky Mountains with your family, all in the magical treetop setting of Firefly Village on Anakeesta Mountain. Admission to Anakeesta includes a Ridge Rambler or Chondola ride via a 4-person open air chair or a 6-person enclosed cabin and everything from shopping and dining to our 16 bridge Treetop Skywalk, Anavista Tower, TreeVenture Challenge course, BearVenture, Treehouse Village Playground, Memorial Forest Walk, Vista Gardens Walk, and gorgeous scenic views. Add on our Dueling zipline adventures or race down the mountainside on the Rail Runner, the first single -rail mountain coaster in the United States. Gem Mining is also available. For current hours of operation please visit our online calendar on our website. Come experience the magic in the mountains with us! Anakeesta's hours vary by day. For today's schedule, please visit our website. Anakeesta's hours vary by day. For today's schedule, please visit our website.
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May 3, 2025
It was nice but I,would not make an entire day out of it. We took the ride up on the chondala and at the top there are shops and places to eat. The tower has an amazing view and the gardens are very …Full review by Cindycfh
Apr 30, 2025
We visited Anakeesta based on glowing recommendations from friends. The views are truly stunning, and it’s a fantastic place for kids to explore with all the open areas and activities. That said, the…Full review by Erica M
Apr 30, 2025
It was fun! We came late. Crowd wasn’t too bad. $80 for two for a view is quite steep. Anything worth is extra. The astra lumina walk was extra.. but beautiful. It was a fun experience, but maybe bet…Full review by Voyage33078319744
Would like to zip line on my birthday 29th December. Thing is. I’d be coming from U.K. and would not like it to close. I am aware you’re not in control of weather conditions……… Sheila
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If it’s open and not raining I would do the Zip line!
I'm wondering about the wait times and the annual pass for the express lane. Is the express lane just for the lifts to get up the mountain or are there express lanes for the add-ons like the coasters, tree walk, astra lumina? Trying to figure out if it's worth me buying an annual pass
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I saw no reason for the express pass. Just go early
No age restriction, but you have to carry infants, of course. Our 3 year old went with us in the open chondola which comfortably fit 3 adults and one child. Do take your toddler/child by the …
No age restriction, but you have to carry infants, of course. Our 3 year old went with us in the open chondola which comfortably fit 3 adults and one child. Do take your toddler/child by the hand when exiting as the seats move quickly.
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