Breathtaking views are just the start of the delights at these three mountaintop attractions! Discover active, outdoor fun and down-home hospitality at these Gatlinburg destinations.
1. Anakeesta
Anakeesta gets the whole family out in the fresh air for nature-themed activities including these.
- Treetop Skywalk. Stroll through the forest canopy on hanging bridges, suspended 60 feet above the ground.
- Dueling Ziplines. Race your bestie or your sweetheart, as you leap into space on side-by-side ziplines.
- Mountain Coasters. Control your own speed as you twist and turn downhill on two thrilling “gravity coasters.”
- Astra Lumina. Walk among the stars without ever leaving the ground. Astra Lumina is a night experience combining lights, projections, and sounds to transport you into the cosmos.
- Adventures for kids. Anakeesta’s challenge course, gem mining, and themed playgrounds will delight kids of all ages.
2. Gatlinburg SkyPark
Glide up the scenic slopes of Mt. Crockett in a sunshine-yellow chairlift. What will you find at the top?
- SkyBridge. Cross the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America, suspended 1,800 feet above Gatlinburg. Glass panels beneath your feet let you look down into the valley below, as if you’re walking on air.
- SkyTrail. This elevated boardwalk follows the mountain’s ridgeline. Climb the Tulip Tower, a 70-foot tower with viewing platforms and rope bridges, for ever-widening views.
- Holiday celebrations. SkyPark’s location directly over the city makes it the ideal spot for watching Gatlinburg’s July 4 fireworks. For the winter holidays, SkyPark dazzles you with thousands of twinkling lights.
3. Ober Mountain
Famed as Tennessee’s only ski resort, Ober offers winter sports plus year-round outdoor activities. Just a sampling:
- Mountain biking. Conquer challenging downhill trails. No need to bring a bike because you can rent everything you need here.
- Year-round Tubing. Feel totally free as you slide downhill on an inner tube–on grass in summer or on snow in winter.
- Tennessee Flyer. Zig-zag downhill on this mountain coaster where you control your own speed.
- Cloud Catcher zipline. Three exciting ziplines promise a heart-pounding adrenaline rush.
- Winter fun, all year. Try ice skating or ice bumper cars. Play with real snow inside a giant igloo.
- Wildlife Habitat. Visit Smokies animals including bears, bobcats, otters, and birds of prey.
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