Reviews of Anakeesta Mountain Sightseeing Chondola in Pigeon Forge

Scott Prue
Stroudsburg, PA

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"Definitely worth seeing."

Definitely worth seeing. Ride the chondola to the top of the mountain and take in the beautiful scenery. We had lunch at cliftop where we took in the amazing panoramic views and the food was excellent. A lot of shops and wonderful views. If you want to zip line or ride the mountain coaster make sure to book ahead of time as they fill up quickly

Eugenia Carroll
Prince Frederick, MD

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"My girls loved this!"

My girls loved this! We are a girl scout troop from the maryland area and thoroughly enjoyed visiting gatlingberg. The girls loved the chondola ride up anakeesta mountain. The wait wasn't’t bad and had a lot to do once up there.

Jackie Koch
Aurora, Indiana

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"Great place to relax and unwind"

Great place to relax and unwind after being on the busy street in gatlinburg.

Susan Armstrong
Santa Maria, CA

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"Wonderful, one - of-a- kind outdoor activity park."

Wonderful, one - of-a- kind outdoor activity park. Loads of shopping, great eats and fun inactive family friendly climbs, bridge walks. The views were beautiful.

Cathy Graham
Matthews, NC

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Gorgeous mountain top get away for a cozy afternoon filled with fun shopping, great food and a fun coaster.

Ashley Guajardo
Lakeland, FL

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I had a beautiful experience in pigeon forge. I went on up to anakeesta and enjoyed the views and the trees top bridges, it was beautiful and i also went up to the skyway bridge. Unfortunately, it was hailing and raining so i couldnt enjoy it 100 but non the less it was a very humbling weekend.The beauty of the mountains,and the peoples hospitality god is good.

Amy Portis
Columbus, OH

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Gorgeous views definitely worth a trip. We wish there was more food options at the top because once we got up there, we were kind of stuck going to this only restaurant at the top of the mountain. Bridgewalk was amazing. The childrens play area was a dream come true for any child.

Rhiana Nogueira
Ocoee, FL

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Cannot say enough wonderful things about this spot the views are breathtaking. The little village theyve built up there is not only cute, but completely affordable there was tons of things for my toddlers to do and we were never bored. Even if it was just taking in the views, it was amazing

Teresa Colabine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Other than the weather being 96°… it was a great gondola ride and when you reach the top, there was lots of family, friendly food, and things to do!

Jonathan Minor
Murfreesboro, TN

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Fun expirence, it was hot and humid when we went but it was still fun

Melissa Lovell
Fortwayne , IN

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"We loved the stars show."

We loved the stars show. Took videos more than pictures since it was dark .

Kristine Crawford
Amite City, LA

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"Absolutely gorgeous views."

Absolutely gorgeous views. I intended to be there for just a couple of hours, be we really could have stayed all day. Lots of things that kids can enjoy but also for parents too.

Anthony Riley
Anderson, SC

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"It was a great adventure "

It was a great adventure

Misty Riley Brinson
Wesson , MS

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So much fun for our family of 5

Lesley Smith
Nitro, WV

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The security guards were so helpful my daughter lost her glasses during the storm and they helped look for them in the pouring rain

Teresa Colabine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It was a super hot day, but the ride up the mountain was fantastic and the new area for anakeesta is very family-friendly.

Charity Bidwell
Ocala, FL

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This was by far one of the best trips we've ever done. So much to do. You'll see so many breathtaking views from the top. The chondola ride was really nice.

Casey Cowart
Hagan , Georgia

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It was beautiful just couldn’t enjoy it fully because it was so hot

Sandy Gaynor
High Ridge , MO

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"My grandsons had a blast."

My grandsons had a blast. We also saw our first bear sighting while riding up the mountain in the chair lift. 1 momma and 4 cubs.

Tina Tenney
New Iberia , Louisiana

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So beautiful up there !! Really loved the coaster ride

Robin Cayton
Cincinnati, OH

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We had a great time with family at anakeesta! It was great for any age!

Peter Judge
Munford, TN

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Vastly oversold gondola description. It is a rather short ride going up a gulley. You can't see any grand views to either side even when the weather is clear. I guess the village and coasters are nice, but i came with the expectation of a vista overlooking a view for miles around. Not quite.

Melissa Norman
Thomaston, GA

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"The kids loved it!"

The kids loved it! Every year we take a family trip for christmas and i find some sort of activity to do for one of the days. This year i chose anakeesta. It was full of things for the kids to get into. I do feel like it’s mainly kid oriented other than shopping.

Tommorrow Snyder
Chicago, IL

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We had an amazing time in anakeesta! We really enjoyed the views and walking along the tree bridges!

Dina Scarbrough
Semmes, AL

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It’s beautiful it was our first visit there but we will be back soon

Sahid Anarwala
Chicago, Illinois

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"Very good service."

Very good service. We had a problem with getting the barcodes for the tickets and they helped us out real quick!

Chris Hulse
York, PA

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Awesome day shopping amongst breathtaking views on the mountain. Restaurants were great also.

Ron Meller
Sperry, IO

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"We had a great time."

We had a great time. I rode the chondola even tho i am scared of heights. My wife made me. Lol. Anakeesta is a beautiful place to visit.

lissette barrientos
Chicago, IL

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It was an amazing stay! I totally recommend that you stay there!

Jamie Richardson
Cleveland, GA

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Amazing! Beautiful!!! Such great views!!! Amazing photo opportunities!!

Catherine Phillips
Clinton, KY

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Very nice and clean! The ride up is amazing and the walk through the tree tops was the best!

Angela Dankmyer
Chesapeake, VA

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Was the absolute best honeymoon ever because of this place and we will be back

Barbara Lantz
Thurmont, Maryland

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"Anakeesta is a amazing place!"

Anakeesta is a amazing place! Beautiful views, from 360° great restaurants/bar to eat... Ice cream shop too! Highly recommend!

Dejahnee McFadden
Columbia, SC

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This was a great experience! Voucher pick up was a breeze!!

Jenny Nesser
Mineral, VA

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Very pretty gardens, gold mining, suspension bridges through the trees. Be ready to walk

Camille Brendsel
New Braunfels, TX

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This is fun and had great sights. There are lots of shops and food places at the top. There is a coaster and the tower. Tower does not seem to be handicap accessible.

Paula Harp
Ashville, ALABAMA

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We do this every year and this place keeps growing with new things to do. Loved the view from anavista tower. Flowers everywhere are beautiful. Loved walking the tree bridges. We love the ride up in skychair but lots people don't know can also ride up and down in rambler (bus in road) if scared of heights.

Holly Riles
Rockford, IL

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"My pic doesn't do it justice."

My pic doesn't do it justice. The actual view on the chondola is spectacular. Where i'm from we don't have mountains. I enjoyed this experience very much an hope to do it again.

Deborah Ebel
San Antonio, Texas

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"Anakeesta is awesome."

Anakeesta is awesome. Would do it again. And will tell anyone who is going there to be sure to go.

Lynne and Alyse Seppala
Lawton, MI

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"Fantastic experience."

Fantastic experience. Very family friendly. Prices were decent. The park was beautiful and clean, and there was so much to do!

Kathy Briggs
Binghamton, NY

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"Lines were very long"

Lines were very long

Amannda Sawyer
Springfield, OH

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"It was very beautiful !!!!"

It was very beautiful !!!!

Jillian Adams
Jacksonville, AR

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"Incredible experience."

Incredible experience. We loved it! Such beautiful views and delicious food. Would come back for sure

Rosemarie and Perry Middleton
COLUMBIA, South Carolina

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"This place is awesome!"

This place is awesome! My husband and i spent our 1yr anniversary here in gatlinburg and visited here and absolutely loved it. We took the chondola up and it was very comfortable. Lots to do, but we didn't get to everything, so we will be back this year when we come for our 2nd anniversary! :)

Carrie Woods
Lima, OH

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Alpine mountain roller coaster is one of the greatest rides ever! We rode it twice in the day and once at night! The tree top walk was drop dead gorgeous too!

Carrie Woods
Lima, OH

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Best experience ever riding up the mountain all 3 ways!! And even got to see a bear and her cubs! Super experience and the night light show was amazing. Will definitely want to visit again!

Ann Jones
Elyria, OH

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"Beautiful views!"

Beautiful views!

Sherry Mills
Athens, OH

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"It was my husband and i."

It was my husband and i. We enjoyed our day at anakeesta. If someone were to ask i would say this is more family/kids oriented. It probably wouldn't be a place that we would visit again unless we had our grandchildren with us.

Teena Rachels
Dayton, Tennessee

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"We had a wonderful time."

We had a wonderful time. Anakeesta was beautiful. The aquarium was nice. We enjoyed going to cades cove so much we went twice. Saw a total of 14 bears(including 4 cubs).

Nancy Doig
Fishers, IN

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Beautiful views of the mountains. Very relaxful.

Robert Garza
Tyler, TX

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"We had an amazing time."

We had an amazing time. The gondola ride was awesome! We saw bears!!!

Douglas Larose
Potsdam, NY

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Wish this would of been more handicap accessible. I so wanted to go to the tower but no way could of done the stairs up and down.

Daniel Westover/ Emily Endres
Verona, WI

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Beautiful scenery, cute stores and restaurants, and we loved the fire pits with rocking chairs all around. The tree canopy was fun and beautiful. Would definitely return!

Jennifer Willis
Bethpage, TN

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Had a wonderful time at anakeesta! My kids love riding the lift and seeing the mountain side and walking the bridge. The coaster at the top is lots of fun too!

Robert Findley
Coleman, MI

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Excellent view didn't have to wait in line cause tickets purchased early thru vacation made easy

Crystal Phalo
Mobile, AL

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"Love it."

Love it. Will recommend. And i will be back.

Vechem Cox
Swartz Creek, MI

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Our firsr visit to anakeesta and we had the best time. Beautiful place! It was a little chilly the day of our visit but a stop at one of the shops for some hot chocolate fixed that. We sipped our hot chocolate as we walked around and enjoyed the breath taking views. We had a great time doing the activities throughout the village. My wife is scared of heights and wasn't sure about the chair lift to get up the mountain but it was one of the best things we've ever done and we will definitely be doing it again. We highly recommend a visit to anakeesta. All the staff were very nice and helpful. Wonderful amazing time!

Khristina Sefl
Roscommon, MI

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Had a wonderful day on anakeesta mountain. If you have never been, go it was a nice day trip to take the kiddo's a walk through the trees the gondola ride had beautiful views as well. Just a fun day to be outside and take in the mountain air and scenery around you. We were there in march over spring break so i am sure it would be breath taking in the fall with the color change.

Brandon Cole
Mobile, Alabama

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Definitely had a blast! The chondola ride was great and the top of the mountain is beautiful!

Rhonda LarueManion
Henderson, KY

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If i could have made it all the way through it would have been great. My knees give me issues so i don't recommend if u have knee or leg issues

Megan Moffett
Collinsville, MS

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Very beautiful on top of the mountain! The restaurants are also very good at the top! A great place to sit and look at the mountains!

Kim Raynor
Mineola, TX

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The views are beautiful! The halloween ? Decorations were very cute!! The tower had spectacular views! Restrooms are clean!

emma macomber
New Bern, NC

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Enjoyed the ride up and the fantastic scenery and stores. Will go again

Rosemarie and Perry Middleton
COLUMBIA, South Carolina

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We really enjoyed our vacation. We came here for our 1yr wedding anniversary and my 51st birthday and we couldn't be more pleased. We had a fabulous stay at the river terrace resort and everything was in walking distance so we didn't have to pay for parking. It was beautiful and we were rt next door to the ripley's aquarium and across the street to anakeesta. We will definitely be back and the restaurant, chesapeake's, was phenomenal. The service and food was excellent!!

La Tanya Hubbard
Nashville, Tennessee

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My husband and ioved our experience. We came to celebrate his birthday.

Melissa Duinunno
Uniontown, PA

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Truly the best place to take your family for 1 to 101...

Debra Nelson
Clear City, MN

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Great place (not at all what i thought it would be) lots of places to eat and to sit down and rest. The bridges are a must!

Lillian Horton
Festus, MO

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"Great fun filled trip"

Great fun filled trip

Kristin Tronco
Summerville, SC

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We had a great time exploring the top of anakeesta. The rope bridges were really a great way to explore nature. The shops and the villages were quaint and fun to look through. Loved the fans at the top where the sun is beating on us.

Jessica Baker
Forest City, MO

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So fun, and loved the shopping and rope bridges. Wish i could have zip lined but my 5 year old wasn't having it!

Rick Enochs
Ashland, KY

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The line to get in was extremely long and it was a very hot day but so thankful they had water stations setup everywhere to refill our cups!! On a hot day i would recommend riding the bus to the top and back

Connie Cavins
Dry Ridge, KY

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Loved this wear sunscreen the ride to the top takes a while as well as waiting in line to go up. There is a bbq place as soon as you get off excellent food the whole place is beautiful loved all the landscaping and the loggos and the rope bridge

Mike Kinder
Tuckerman, AR

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Had fun was hot but worth the adventure

Christine Lamar
Indianapolis, IN

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We love hhi! See you all again soon!

Lois Blonski
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

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I love this place also! The view is amazing from the top!

Meghan Hinzman
Akron, OH

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Liked it alot but everything was very overpriced

Cindy Swartz
Prosperity, SC

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It was awesome we got to see 2 bears! There is sobering for everyone. We got to read up on the fire that hit the area.

Becky & Robert Minchew
Ben Wheeler, TEXAS

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We have been twice and can’t wait to go back!

Tammy Deck
Moores Hill, IN

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Even tho i was scared stupid, it was literally one of the most exciting things i did.

Keelee Hall
Jonesville, NC

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Amazing views and great experience!

Lori Hannel
East Alton, IL

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"It was very beautiful."

It was very beautiful. There were a lot of people, but the park was big enough everyone was kind of split up so it wasn’t overly crowded. The gift shops were very expensive, but the food was! The pictures we paid for were gorgeous and the people that took the pictures were nice too! But the girl that printed the pictures had a very sour attitude and rolled her eyes at me for asking for the mountain coaster pictures. Overall, i would absolutely go back. It was fun.

Lois Blonski
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

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"I love these cabins!"

I love these cabins!! They're always so clean and everything goes smoothly.

Janice Boback
Buckingham, IL

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Fun day especially for the young children

Patricia Campbell
Culpeper, Virginia

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My family and i love this place . There’s so much to do and the views are beautiful!

Sheran Dean
FL, MYAKKA CITY

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Well designed and constructed. Not as much to do as i expected. The children enjoyed climbing/balance activities.

Missy Sible
Warriors Mark, PA

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"Great time zip lining."

Great time zip lining.

Cindy Swartz
Prosperity, SC

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"We saw two bears!"

We saw two bears! Anakeesta is beautiful. We will be back.

TANIA ABREUS
LAUREL, JONES

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A super fun place for all ages! Love the hospitality too!

John Drake
Melbourne , FL

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"Was beautiful."

Was beautiful. The only negative was the wait time and smaller amount of enclosed cars going up. Had to wait 45 minutes.

Julie Angers
Youngsville, LA

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"Unique and beautiful."

Unique and beautiful.

Pamela Williams
Waterford, MI

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We are so happy we did this! The chairlift up the mountain as great! The scenery was beautiful, the ride was so smooth, the experience in anakeesta was unforgettable! There was live music there, food & drinks, and we did the canopy walk which was awesome! We truly loved every minute of our time there!

Marcia Simler
Monroe , WI

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It was a great day up on top of mtn. Just a long wait to get in the very few gondolas that were red. Which we thought were all instead 90 ski lifts but too cold that day to enjoy...Gkids had blast doing all the awesome activities and will be back again sorry can't see pics submitted please omit big island ones

London Armstrong
Indianapolis, IN

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"Anakeesta was so much fun ."

Anakeesta was so much fun . So many cute spots for pictures and great place for kids . Also some great restaurant options on the mountain - a bit pricey .

Duuana Leaks Henderson
Desoto, TX

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"We rode the chondola twice."

We rode the chondola twice. Great experience

Carole Rivas
Sanford, NC

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Expect to wait a little bit, the lines are long but they move quickly. Once your on the chondola it's a beautiful ride. Once you get to the top of the mountain expect your breath to be took away, not only by the view but also the many restaurants and activities they have up there. It's absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend making the anakeesta part of your trip

Stacia Haro
Athens, TN

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"Views are great!"

Views are great! Our family enjoyed this attraction.

Julia James
Portland, TN

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Anakeesta was a lot of fun with some of the best views in gatlinburg. I wish i could have enjoyed the ziplining and coaster, but since i was pregnant at the time, i will just have to revisit for those.

Jessica Johnson
Brighton, IL

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"Very fun & lots to do!"

Very fun & lots to do!! Can’t wait to take the kids next time.

Joyce Wilder
Watertown, NY

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Loved all the activities they had for children and adult. Beautiful mountain. Loved the walk above the trees.

Regena Andrews
Boiling Springs, SC

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The anakeesta was ok enjoyed the experience but probably want go back

Angela Young
Hillsville, Virginia

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It was beautiful! Really enjoyed it!

Candie Luster
Calico Rock, AR

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It was the highlight of our trip. So much to do. We did not even do the extras (did an affordable lunch) and we did still spend 4 hours up there

Birthday Crew
Gainesville

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The photographer chase will be in our hearts forever. We loved his customer service and how chill he was. He is absolutely awesome and we will definitely return for another autographed photo.

Joketra Hall
Tallahasse, FL

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The experience and view was phenomenal

Lucia Kirk
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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"It was ok."

It was ok. Did all the activities. Was in and out in two hours including having a cocktail.

Ashley Burcham
Ray, OH

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Had a wonderful time with my family?!!

Usha Bilgi
Greer, SC

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It was great loved anakeesta planning to visit again during spring

Kenneth Yunker
Blue Springs, MO

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Outstanding view & lots to do

Kerry Vance
Franklin, KY

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Our outing to anakeesta was amazing! There is so much to do and the views are breathtaking. All of the staff were super nice and the food was delicious. We will definitely be going back on our next trip.

Sherry Wheeler
Piedmont, AL

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"It was fun"

It was fun

Elaine McCraw
Lambsburg, VA

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"Just love the heights"

Just love the heights

James White
Dothan, AL

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"It was a good experience."

It was a good experience. The tree top trail was cool. There are also several other things to see and do to include rides. I would say this is a half day event while the other half is in the city of gatlinburg.

Susan M Hoffman
Blandon, PA

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"Lots to do and see."

Lots to do and see. My grandchildren loved it. Restaurant has the best wings!

Pamela Jarvis
Potosi, Missouri

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Beautiful scenery, gorgeous landscapes!! Cute shops and a variety of restaurants and vendors for everyone. Places to just stop and relax in chairs to view the beautiful smoky mountains. Definitely worth the trip and will go again!

Kim M Oien
Taylorsville, NC

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It was so grate we had a good time .

Destiny Circle
Carrollton, GA

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Gorgeous views, beautiful gardens, several children's activities, long lines, pricey souvenirs, way too hot and humid in july!

Jeff Simmons
Columbus Oh

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"Anakeesta is great."

Anakeesta is great. Highly recommend a visit. Zipline tour is fanatastic, rail runner is only so so.

Heather Bass
Caldwell, OH

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"Rained while we were there."

Rained while we were there. Took refuge in the tap house. Ended up being the best food of the trip.

Tina Black
Starr, South Carolina

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"Skylift was down."

Skylift was down. We were told an hour and a half to 2 hours to wait. They were using the buses to take people up. We ended up waiting over 3 hours. People were allowed in front of us. Supposedly because of their timed passes. But we observed people got in line that did not have a pass. We finally made it there. It was a good day. The skylift was running on the way down.

Enzo Caserta
Miami, FL

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" Great experience."

Great experience. Relaxing site seeing. Recommended for everyone who visits gatlingburg area.

Stacia Haro
Athens, TN

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"Great for families."

Great for families. Nice views & fun for all.

S.R. Young
Conestee, SC

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"Great experience, great views"

Great experience, great views

Theresa Hamman
Chippewa Falls, WI

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We enjoyed our time and it was a very memorable time.

Constance Jones
Bradenton, FL

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Ordered tickets before traveling to tennessee. We picked up the tickets upon arriving in pigeon forge. Staff was so helpful, they answered all questions we had, gave us some information on other places.

Jimmy Massengill
Graysville, TN

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This was my wife and i's first time being there. It was as beautiful as we were told it would be. We will definitely be going back.

Robert Suter
Lewis Center, OH

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"Very nice place to see."

Very nice place to see. I don't think 6 hours that the site says people spend there is correct but you will be there for a few hours.

David Benshoff
Wildwood, Florida

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Wonderful views and very helpful staff. Especially those on the ski lift.

Tip: Comfortable walking shoes.

deb
st pete fl

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"an amazing adventure."

An amazing adventure.....Loved everything about it! Will definitely return !!!!

Tip: Put down your digital devices and tune in to the magic of nature!

Kimberly Jones
Wolcott, CT

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I thought there would be more to do at the top of the mountain. The advertising is somewhat deceiving.

Tammie Wright
Bourbonnais, IL

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"views were absolutely spectacular"

The ride up on the chondola was beautiful, the tree canopy walk was really cool and the views were absolutely spectacular. It will be much better when the restaurant they are building opens up but the shops were cute & quaint and we had a really great time while we were there.

Reviews of Anakeesta Mountain Sightseeing Chondola in Pigeon Forge - Hours, Schedule & Reviews