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Anakeesta tickets: prices, what's included and tips

A mountaintop park above downtown Gatlinburg with a gondola, treetop walkways and an observation tower.

Morning mist settled between blue ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains

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Anakeesta sits on a ridge above downtown Gatlinburg at 576 Parkway. You ride up and spend a half day or more on walkways, gardens and play areas with views across the Smokies.

Ticket prices

TicketAdvance price from
Adult (12 to 64)$39.99
Child (4 to 11)$27.99
Senior (65+)$34.99
Children 3 and underFree

Prices from Anakeesta. General admission is also sold from about $40 on Viator.

Get Anakeesta tickets

General admission with all-day access.

What general admission includes

  • Unlimited Crystal Express Gondola and Ridge Rambler rides
  • Anavista Observation Tower
  • Treetop Skywalk
  • Vista Gardens
  • TreeVenture Challenge Course
  • Treehouse Adventure Play Area
  • BirdVenture

Source: Anakeesta. Some extras, such as coasters and ziplines, are sold separately.

Tips

  • Clear mornings give the best views; check the forecast before you buy.
  • Stay downtown and walk to the entrance to avoid parking hassles.
  • Pair it with the SkyBridge or the aquarium on the same day.

Stay within walking distance of downtown →