You're never too old to visit an amusement park! Get your blood pumping on one of the fastest or highest rides at Anakeesta. There's plenty of entertainment and attractions here for adults and kids alike.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Gatlinburg. Anakeesta is an ideal place to start here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile places to enjoy. Dollywood, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are not far from the amusement park and will round out your day nicely.

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River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Downtown Gatlinburg

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Oct 9 - Oct 12

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Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)

7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

There are some Pros and some Cons to this property. The location is hard to beat, not on the Parkway but less than a 3 min walk to get there. The room size was nice and the bed was comfortable. For the cost though, I expected a more updated room. The flooring had been updated….mostly. There’s 1 wall where it didn’t go all the way to the wall and was missing the quarter round that was around the rest of the room. The kitchenette was nice to have but again, felt old and outdated, along with the bathroom. The toilet felt like it was 6 inches off the ground when you go to sit down and you end up with your knees at chin level.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

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Sep 20 - Sep 25

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Dallas (DAL) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,093 reviews)

The property was great. It felt like a decently modern cabin in the woods. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Super friendly and curteous. The location is quite easy to find, it is quite steep up the hill. Every hotel we stay I try to give a review based on 3 things. 1. Hospitality, 2. Premise and experience 3. Above and betodn beyond I would give it all a 5 star except the going above and and beyond. There was about 2 occasions where I needed little bit of help and both were failed. I needed to borrow a computer mouse for an hour, I had to check in

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Sunrise Ridge Resort

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Sep 29 - Oct 4

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Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

The room had an odd smell to it and there was a stain on bedding and the sofa bed.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Anakeesta

Tours & day trips

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Foxfire Mountain: Hiking & Swinging Bridge Family Adventure

Free cancellation available

Shows & concerts

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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

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Private & custom tours

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

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Attractions

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Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

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Popular places to visit

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

4.5/5(1,213 reviews)

From sharks and stingrays, to penguins and octopus, get close to a colorful collection of tropical sea creatures at this walk-through aquarium.

Cooter's Place

Meet actors from the popular television show The Dukes of Hazzard. Then play a round of mini-golf and race around a go-kart track.

Mountain Mall

4/5(8 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mountain Mall during your trip to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Guinness World Records Museum

4/5(6 reviews)

Learn about great sporting and music achievements, see figures of the world’s tallest and smallest people or try to beat a world record at this interactive museum.

Historic Ogle Log Cabin

5/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a stop at Historic Ogle Log Cabin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre during your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.