Ober Gatlinburg

Ober Gatlinburg

Ober Gatlinburg is an amusement park and ski area, located in the mountains overlooking Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Established in 1962, the area contains a large mall with indoor amusements, a skating rink, snack bars, a full-service lounge, and restaurant.

The amusement park consists of an alpine slide, the ski mountain coaster, aerial tramway, scenic chairlift, video arcade, black bear habitat, indoor ice skating, miniature golf, water rides, an outdoor maze, a carousel, and an arcade style shooting range.

What was formerly known as the Black Bear Habitat where visitors could see bears close-up recently expanded to become the Wildlife Encounter, where in addition to the bears there are animals native to the Great Smoky Mountains such as bobcats, river otters, opossums, raccoons, turtles, snakes, and flying squirrels.

Location

1001 Parkway #2
Gatlinburg, Sevier County
Tennessee
USA

Getting There

Here are the directions to get there by public transportation:

- Take the Trolley from Gatlinburg to Downtown Gatlinburg Transit Center

- Transfer to the Purple route trolley, which will take you to Ski Mountain Road

- From Ski Mountain Road, take the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway, which will take you directly to the resort.

Note that the trolley and tramway schedules may vary by season, so it's recommended to check the schedules before planning your trip.

Nearby Airports

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