Anakeesta
Mountaintop adventure park with treetop skywalks, zip lines, gardens and dining above Gatlinburg.
Your Local Guide
The Smokies, from your doorstep
Trails, waterfalls, ridgetop adventures and the best of Gatlinburg — all within a short drive of the chalet. Here's how to make the most of it.
15 Minutes Away
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
America's most-visited national park is practically your backyard. Half a million acres of old-growth forest, wildflower coves and blue ridgelines that fade to the horizon. Chase the morning fog on a ridgetop overlook, spot elk and black bear in Cades Cove, or simply drive Newfound Gap Road and let the mountains unfold.
Entry is free, and the trailheads nearest the chalet put you on the path in minutes.
Ridgetop Thrills
Adventure parks & attractions
Gatlinburg SkyBridge & SkyLift
Ride the chairlift and cross one of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridges.
Ober Mountain
Aerial tramway, skiing, ice skating and year-round activities on Mount Harrison.
Gatlinburg Space Needle
360° observation tower with sweeping views over the mountains and town.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
A family favorite — glass tunnels, sharks and touch tanks in the heart of Gatlinburg.
Ziplining — Wahoo & Anakeesta
Soar through the canopy on guided zip-line courses with mountain panoramas.
On Foot
Hiking & waterfalls
30 min · Moderate
Rainbow Falls Trail
15 min · Easy–Moderate
National Park Trailheads
Horseback & biking trails
Guided rides and scenic trails about 20 minutes from the chalet.
Foxfire Adventure Park
Aerial courses and outdoor thrills roughly 35 minutes away.
Scenic drives
Newfound Gap Road and the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail for leaf-peeping season.
Where to Eat
Restaurants worth the drive
| Cherokee Grill | 15 min · Steaks & local fare |
| The Peddler Steakhouse | 15 min · Riverside dining |
| The Park Grill | 15 min · Lodge-style favorites |
| Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina | 15 min · Rooftop Tex-Mex |
| The Greenbrier Restaurant | 15 min · Upscale mountain dining |
Browse & Bring Home
Shopping
The Village Shops
Cobblestone European-style shops in downtown Gatlinburg · 15 min.
Mountain Mall & Baskins Square
Local crafts, sweets and souvenirs · 15 min.
Tanger Outlets, Sevierville
Name-brand outlet shopping · 25 min.
For Every Season
Family adventures & seasonal events
Spring wildflowers, summer swimming holes, fall's world-famous foliage, and winter lights across Gatlinburg — the Smokies reinvent themselves every few months. Time your visit for Winterfest lights, the synchronous fireflies, or peak leaf season and the mountains put on a show.
Back at the chalet, the game room, hot tub and fire pit keep the whole family happy after a full day out.