Anakeesta "The Crystal Express" Opens Late Spring
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind perspective of the Smokies on The Crystal Express at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg. Depart from the downtown Gatlinburg base and enjoy this 2100 foot long lift featuring 56 panoramic cabins that travel 600 feet to the summit. The panoramic cabins with their glass floors and expansive windows surround you with views in every direction, creating the feeling of floating above the ground. This is a ride like any other in the Smoky Mountains.
As you glide above the forest and rise high above downtown Gatlinburg, the mountain unfolds beneath your feet and around the cabin. It is a rare opportunity to experience the Smokies from a completely new perspective, where the journey itself becomes as memorable as everything waiting at the top.
The scheduled opening date is set for late spring.
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Slick City Action Park Is Coming To Pigeon Forge
The world’s first indoor slide and air court park is scheduled to open in 2026 at the former TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena located at 3725 Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
This climate controlled venue will feature over 20 massive slides sure to deliver non-stop adrenaline, while the air courts let you dunk, dodge, and defy gravity. Little ones have their own play areas, too.
Slick City Action Park is perfect for unforgettable birthdays, team outings, and group events.
This climate controlled venue will feature over 20 massive slides sure to deliver non-stop adrenaline, while the air courts let you dunk, dodge, and defy gravity. Little ones have their own play areas, too.
Slick City Action Park is perfect for unforgettable birthdays, team outings, and group events.
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Dollywood's Opening Day Is Friday, March 13
Dollywood is gearing up for a season like no other in its history, complete with the opening of its largest attraction ever, a new harvest time special event and the inaugural Run Dollywood race weekend.
The park’s 41st season opens for all guests on Friday, March 13 with the premiere of NightFlight Expedition which is the largest attraction investment in the history of Dollywood set to open in the Spring 2026. It is the first attraction in the world to merge its four unique experiences into one groundbreaking ride.
The season begins with the I Will Always Love You Music Festival (March 13-April 12). This music festival celebrates the art of songwriting, filling Dollywood’s mountain-nestled streets with a dynamic, cross-genre blend of music.
Don’t forget your Tasting Pass and sample up to five festival foods for one low price!
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