Gatlinburg is the gateway city to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As the most visited National Park in the United States the area sees up to 14 million visitors annually. Travelers from around the world enjoy the hiking, attractions, restaurants, shopping and entertainment that can be found in our area.
Anakeesta is an award-winning mountaintop adventure park located above, and in the heart of, downtown Gatlinburg. Our nature immersive park offers an authentic Smoky Mountain experience for families of all ages. Anakeesta literally means “the place of high ground” in the Cherokee language. Anakeesta is situated on a 70-acre mountain 600’ above the city of Gatlinburg.
Welcome to the scenic and exciting four-seasons world of Ober Mountain Adventure Park and Ski Area. A mountaintop of fun, excitement and beauty high above Gatlinburg, TN, is waiting for you!
Located at the top of the iconic SkyLift, 1,800 feet above sea level, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America and the most unique experience in the Smokies. “If you want one of the best views of the Great Smoky Mountains, look no further than the Gatlinburg
SkyBridge.” – CBS News reports on the Most Scenic Spots in the U.S. searched on Google.
The Mountains are Calling! Gatlinburg is perfectly suited for big adventures in the great outdoors.
Experience your own mountaintop adventure right from downtown. Soar to the top of Anakeesta Mountain on a one-of-a-kind Chondola. Walk across the longest pedestrian Skybridge in North America. Ride the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tram to a mountain of fun. However, these popular attractions barely scratch the surface of what Gatlinburg has to offer in the out-of-doors.
Families, friends, and couples come to Gatlinburg to enjoy it all. Ziplines and whitewater rafting, world-class golf and fishing, and 800 miles of hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is one of America’s premier outdoor destinations. Biking, bird watching, and horseback riding are also recommended activities to try while you’re outside in Gatlinburg.