General Admission + Bear-Varian Fall Festival

Highlights

  • Unlimited Chondola and Ridge Rambler rides

  • Amazing Treetop Skywalk Views

  • Iconic AnaVista Observation Tower

  • Six 8 oz. Pours Of Beer

Summary

Autumn has arrived in the Great Smoky Mountains, and there’s no better place to experience the season and the changing leaves than at Anakeesta! Discover the magic of Anakeesta during our Bear-Varian Fall Festival from 9/13 to 10/31.

Tour info

Duration
1 day
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (12-59 years)
$67.00
Senior: (60-120 years)
$59.18
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?



General Admission + The Bear-Varian Beer Pass grants all-day access to the park and major features including:


  • - Access to taste six 8 oz. pours of beer or cider from participating locations around the park.  
  • - Unlimited Chondola and Ridge Rambler rides
  • - AnaVista Observation Tower
  • - Treetop Skywalk
  • - Vista Gardens
  • - TreeVenture Challenge Course
  • - Treehouse Adventure Play Area
  • - BirdVenture

The journey to Anakeesta begins with a scenic Chondola ride from the busy Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain. Here guests enter a world of whimsy and discover treetop adventures, a lush botanical garden, shopping and dining all amongst the backdrop of the sweeping views of the national park.

With this combined ticket, you can also sample beers from several local and regional craft breweries using our Beer Tasting Card. We can’t wait to see you in the mountains!

Things to know

Before you book

  • Certain areas not accessible by wheelchair or stroller

  • Guests must be 21 years or older to purchase a beer tasting card.

Before you go

  • Outside foods and drinks are not permitted excepting medical purposes.

  • Backpacks and diaper bags are allowed

  • Close-toed shoes required for zip-lining

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About operator:

Immerse yourself in the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors at Anakeesta.

Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, our mountain top adventure park sits high atop Gatlinburg with spectacular views of town and National Park. With elements of play and adventure, we mix relaxation and delicious dining options to create a memorable experience for families and friends: day or night. Admission to Anakeesta includes all day park access and unlimited scenic rides via our Chondola chair lift ride which transports you to our whimsical Firefly Village with quaint shopping, and dining.

Stroll along the mountaintop to our nature-themed Black Bear Village. After shopping, take in the elevated dining experience at Clifftop with gorgeous views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Continue your adventure by strolling on the TreeTop Skywalk, with over 800-feet of connected bridges hanging 50 to 60-feet in the air, the TreeTop Skywalk is the longest tree-based skywalk bridge in North America. Enjoy the sweeping views of the Great Smoky Mountains, and Mt. LeConte, with a trip up our AnaVista Tower, the highest point in downtown Gatlinburg! 
Discover the newly opened BirdVenture Play Area, Hellbender Mountain Coaster, and Fur Trader. Anakeesta’s newest and largest retail location on Anakeesta mountain.

Join us for the newly expanded Astra Lumina, an enchanted night walk through the woods where the stars are descending from the night sky, right here at Anakeesta! Experience their wonder up close, before they return to their rightful home. Astra Lumina is the 15th Lumina experience, and the very first in the United States! 

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