Anakeesta Map and Brochure (2020 – 2025)
Perched high above Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Anakeesta isn’t your typical mountaintop park—it’s part scenic village, part adventure course, and part forest stroll. From tree canopy walks to views that stretch across the Smokies, the layout is a little more layered than a flat theme park, which is exactly why having the right map makes the difference between wandering and actually finding the next overlook or coaster.
- Location
- Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Years Active
- 2017 – Present
- Official Site
- Official Anakeesta Site
Whether you’re planning a first trip or trying to remember where that hidden garden trail starts, these printable Anakeesta maps (PDFs from 2017 through 2025) make navigating the mountain simple. Download a map before you go and save yourself from zigzagging around the peaks.
Anakeesta Map 2025
In 2025, Anakeesta reopened full-time for the season on March 7. Early in the year, two new chapters were added to the Astra Lumina night walk experience, expanding the park’s nighttime offerings.
Seasonal events also returned, including the United Tastes of America culinary festival from May 23 to August 10, the Bear-varian Beer Festival from August 29 to October 31, and Enchanted Christmas, which runs November 14, 2025, through January 4, 2026.
Printable Anakeesta PDF Map 2025
Anakeesta Map 2023
Anakeesta Map 2021
Anakeesta Map 2020
FAQ
What is included in Anakeesta?
Anakeesta general admission includes unlimited rides on the Chondola and Ridge Rambler, access to the AnaVista Observation Tower, Treetop Skywalk, Vista Gardens, TreeVenture Challenge Course, BirdVenture slides, BearVenture play area, and Treehouse Village playground. Zipline tours and mountain coasters require separate tickets and are not included with general admission. Dining, shopping, and seasonal events are also available for additional costs.
Is Anakeesta better at night or day?
Anakeesta offers unique experiences both day and night, but many visitors find it especially magical in the evening with events like Astra Lumina, scenic sunset views, and illuminated attractions. Daytime visits feature panoramic mountain scenery, interactive play areas, and Skywalk experiences. The park is designed so guests can enjoy both, often arriving before sunset to experience daylight activities followed by night-time events and lights.
Do you have to ride the chair lift to Anakeesta?
Visitors do not have to ride the chair lift to reach Anakeesta. Guests can choose between the Chondola, which offers open-air chairlifts and enclosed gondola cabins, or the Ridge Rambler, a scenic truck ride up the mountain. Both transportation options are included with general admission and provide access to the mountaintop village.
How long is the treetop walk in Anakeesta?
The Treetop Walk at Anakeesta is 880 feet long and consists of 16 connected hanging bridges. The bridges are suspended up to 60 feet above the ground, creating the longest tree-based skywalk in North America.
