East Tennessee
Anakeesta Bear-Varian Fall Festival
A mountaintop fall festival above Gatlinburg, reached by chandelier lift.
Anakeesta sits on a ridge over downtown Gatlinburg. The Bear-Varian festival adds fall decor, music, and seasonal food to the treetop walks and views. It is a half-day, not a theme park. Weekends are marked on the calendar; the attraction is generally open daily in season.
With children
The lift ride is the memorable part for children. Wings and bridges have rules for little ones — read them before you buy tickets.