What Does Anakeesta Mean? Does the Theme Park Live Up to Its Name?
In theory, Anakeesta is one of my favorite places in the Smokies. It’s an excellent place to view the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s a great place to stop
Anakeesta vs. Ober Gatlinburg: Which Attraction Is Better?
Anakeesta vs. Ober Gatlinburg: Which is better? This is one of the most common questions we receive. But as with most things in life, the answer is subjective, so it
Anakeesta at Night: Walking the Bridge, Tips on What To Do (With Photos)
There’s something about the mountain sky at night, especially when it’s cold and crisp and the air can sting your lungs. When you get up in the high mountains where
Anakeesta vs. Skylift Park: Which Attraction Is Better?
Anakeesta vs. SkyLift Park: Which is better? While both attractions offer fun ways to soak in gorgeous views of the Great Smoky Mountains, it can be hard to choose just
Is Anakeesta Fat Friendly? A Plus-size Guide to Weight Limits
Worrying about weight limits and ride restrictions can be a bit of a buzzkill when it comes to vacation planning. But it’s never a great feeling to spend your hard-earned
Wheelchair Accessible Things To Do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge: Our Top 6
Things have improved significantly over the years in terms of accessibility for attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The ADA, of course, has been a big driver of that, but
A Look Inside Anakeesta’s Brand New Restaurant: What’s on the Menu?
Anakeesta unveiled their latest addition to the park last week, the all-new Black Bear Village, marking the final phase of their $6.5 million expansion. The 2020 expansion included the new
4 Anakeesta Secrets Revealed at the AnaVista Tower Grand Opening
Anakeesta took Gatlinburg, Tenn. to literal new heights this week with the grand opening ceremony of AnaVista Tower. AnaVista Tower is the “crown jewel” of Anakeesta’s $6.5M expansion project. AnaVista