(June 17th, 2022 GATLINBURG, Tenn.) Summertime is here and it’s bringing the heat! Luckily, Anakeesta knows how to beat it with good old fashioned Gatlinburg fun. Summer is the perfect season to savor the sunshine and explore the great outdoors, but occasionally, you need to cool off, enjoy the shade, and take it easy. Here are our top 7 tips to beat the heat when visiting Anakeesta:
1. Delight in the Cool Smoky Mountain Breezes at Sunset
Nothing compares to the sunsets at the top of Anakeesta. Sunsets in the Smokies paint the sky with beautiful shades of pink, orange, and blue. Relish the cotton candy skies from the plaza below the AnaVista Tower and appreciate the fresh breeze of the Smokies. After the Sun goes down, the lights come on. Watch as Anakeesta shines bright over the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
2. Splish Splash at the Splash Pad!
Stop by the splash pad located in Black Bear Village and hop around in the fresh water to keep cool. Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the Tennessee-themed waterspouts and fountains, while parents sit back, enjoy a cold beverage, and listen to live music located on stage, next to the water play area.
3. Bill’s “World Famous” Lemonade
It would hardly be summer without the perfect lemonade. Drink up this delicious mixture of sour and sweet lemony goodness made fresh to order. It will leave the whole family smiling and ready to stroll through the Vista Gardens or take on the Treetop Skywalk.
4. Chase the Wind on the Rail Runner
Add on to your adventure and feel the wind in your hair on the only single-rail mountain coaster in the United States. Nothing says cool like coasting down the mountainside at speeds up to 25 mph!
5. Signature Summer Cocktails and Mocktails
Experience the freshest drinks from The Bar on Top of the World or the BRAND NEW Watering Can Bar, located at the base of AnaVista Tower. This Summer’s signature cocktails include a Summer Sangria, Raspberry Mojito, and Mountain Margarita. For the kids, try one of our mocktails including the Berry Lemonade or Cucumber Melon Spritz.
6. Cool Off at Cliff Top
Anakeesta offers a variety of indoor and outdoor dining experiences, but one of our favorites is the Award Winning Cliff Top Restaurant. This full dining experience offers seasonal specials throughout the year where you can savor a delicious meal and stunning mountain views in a fully temperature-controlled environment.
7. Pick Your Favorite Flavor at Pearl’s Pie in the Sky
Creamy, hand-dipped ice cream is the perfect treat for an afternoon in the sun. Stop by Pearl’s to select from over 21 flavors of Blue Bell ice cream. Eat it before it melts!
While there are many ways to beat the heat, a summer in the Smokies is undeniably unbeatable. Come to Anakeesta this summer and show us how you chose to beat the heat!
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