The City of Gatlinburg is the perfect gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains or as they are suitably called the ‘Smokies’. These beloved mountains offer a unique experience for each visitor regardless of the season or time of day. The sight of fall foliage in this area is second to none and should be experienced…
We are just one week away from OktOBERfest, a month-long celebration of Gatlinburg’s strong German heritage. For twelve years, Ober Gatlinburg has hosted this beloved festival which offers visitors the best way to experience fall in the Smoky Mountains. Our staff will be adorned in traditional Bavarian attire, with the women wearing dirndls and the…
One hiker’s perspective: I boarded the Aerial Tram and rode up to Ober Gatlinburg’s mountaintop location on a Friday morning, excited to hike the new Trails at Ober. The temperature was in the mid- ‘80s and the sun was shining bright. We had a group of 10 including our guide, a fellow by the…
Operating the only ski area in Tennessee is no easy task and the year 2020 brought a great deal of uncertainty to the ski area industry. Despite all the uncertainty coming out of 2020, Ober Gatlinburg is having one of the best ski seasons in years. We have a temperature independent snow making system, Snow…
Nedra McDaniel wrote an amazing blog for The Adventure Mom Blog that features some of Ober’s attractions! Check it out to find out some of the thrilling attractions around Gatlinburg. Use this for your next vacation inspiration! Extreme Outdoor Adventures in the Smoky Mountains
