Tentative Schedule
Thursday, July 18th
Welcome event 4:30-8:00 pm
Friday, July 19th
Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park - 9am
- We will meet at the park at 9:00 a.m. Families are welcome to stay as long as they want.
- Admission to the Anakeesta will be part of the Reunion fee and all reunion attendees are encouraged to join us so that we can take our 2024 Reunion Photo.
- Description of the park and activities are below.
Family Fun Night - 6pm
Saturday, July 20th
Optional daytime activities - suggestions provided below
Family Showcase Dinner - 6pm
The Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park activities included our admission package are as follows :
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- UNLIMITED Chondola and Ridge Rambler Adventure truck rides to the Summit of Anakeesta.
- Treetop Skywalk- 14 bridges suspended 50-60 feet in the trees for a forest experience you will never forget.
- Vista Gardens- lush plantings, interpretive signage, Willow, and twigloos in our multi-sensory certified arboretum.
- AnaVista Tower: 360-degree views of The Great Smoky Mountains from the tallest point in Downtown Gatlinburg.
- Children’s Treehouse Adventure- a series of educational and physical elements to delight your inner child.
- BearVenture-The entire family will enjoy our ropes and log adventure course.
- TreeVenture- Interactive challenge course for guests of all ages. Climb, crawl, and slide through multilevel treehouses.
- Firefly Village- a whimsical town in the sky with access to quaint shopping and dining, fire pit and breathtaking views.
- Black Bear Village: gather here for live music and entertainment while enjoying scenic views of The Great Smoky Mountains
- Cliff Top Restaurant- Elevated indoor and outdoor dining with breathtaking mountain views.
- Kephart Cafe: Serving quick bites for guests on the go. Enjoy gourmet hot dogs, flatbread pizza, and cold craft beers.
- Smokehouse- Mouthwatering southern BBQ with a Full-Service Bar surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.
- Splash Pad- Tennessee themed waterfall with woodland creatures spouting water and jetted elements.
- Adventure rides, e.g. Ziplining, Rail Runner Coaster, can be purchased for an additional fee that will include a group discount.
Park description
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- At Anakeesta we have created a unique, authentic outdoor experience by immersing guests of all ages in the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors.
- Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, our mountaintop park is a great family value! With elements of adventure and relaxation, we are sure to offer a memorable experience in the Smoky Mountains! Admission to Anakeesta includes all day park access and unlimited scenic rides via the Chondola or Ridge Rambler before arriving in Firefly village with quaint shopping, dining, and a whimsical mountain atmosphere.
- Immerse yourself in nature as you stroll along the 14 bridge Treetop Skywalk with over 880′ of connected bridges hanging 50-60′ in the air. Take your visit to new heights atop AnaVista Tower, the highest point in downtown Gatlinburg. This one of a kind observation tower provides guests with 360⁰ views of the Smoky Mountains. See peaks as far away as Kentucky and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the park and lush botanical Vista Gardens 60 feet below! Home to over 3,000 plants, flowers and sculptures and our “keeper of the forest” Willow, who stands more than 20′ tall. Discover TreeVenture perched on the mountainside of Vista Gardens. Climb, crawl and slide your way through this interactive challenge course for all ages to enjoy. Meandering trails, waterfalls, and inspirational signage, Vista Gardens is a beautiful oasis among the mountains of East Tennessee, located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg!
- Thrill seekers can purchase tickets for our Dueling Zipline Adventure and race side-by-side with friends on over 2,400′ of lines as they soar through the trees and rappel throughout the course. Satisfy your need for speed while racing down the mountainside on the Rail Runner mountain coaster.
- We invite you to join us at Anakeesta—to be inspired by nature, enjoy time with family and friends, and discover the Magic in the Mountains!
Suggestions for Saturday Free Time Activities (all optional)