Activity Overview
Ober Gatlinburg is a ski area and amusement park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It is a popular winter attraction due to its skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snow tubing facilities, which include a freestyle terrain park and a snowsports center where you can learn how to ski and snowboard under the guidance of professional instructors. It also features a number of other attractions, including an alpine slide, a scenic chairlift, a carousel, wildlife encounters, an arcade, and a kid-friendly amusement park.
Things to Do
- Try snow tubing, a fun winter activity that can be done by children 3 and older - there's nothing like the thrill of gliding down a snowy hill on a tube!
- Go ice skating year-round at the huge indoor ice arena in Ober Gatlinburg's mall! It's just $9 for 3 hours, including skate rental.
- Take your little one to Cubbies Snow Zone, a special area where young children can play in the snow.
- Visit Kiddie Land & Rides, where your child can explore tunnels, cross swinging bridges, climb ladders, and crawl through nets!
- Don't miss the Wildlife Encounter, where you can see a number of animals that live in the Great Smoky Mountains, including black bears, river otters, and bobcats.
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Amusement Park Insider Tips
- Stay warm and dry by wearing layers, and don't forget to bring along items like hats, gloves, and sunglasses.
- If you've never gone skiing or snowboarding before, take lessons to learn the basics of gliding, stopping, turning, and slowing down on the slopes.
- Save money on your visit by checking websites like Groupon for deals.
Fun games for the whole family
Making science into family fun
Giving the little ones a laugh
Fun, creative activities
Exercise for the mind
Entertainment for the whole family
Great fun when you're stuck at home