Ober Mountain

"Ober Mountain is truly a gem in the heart of the Smokies! Whether you're visiting in the winter for skiing and snowboarding or enjoying the alpine slide and scenic chair lift in the warmer months, there's always something exciting to do. The views from the top are absolutely breathtaking, and the tram ride up from downtown Gatlinburg is a unique and memorable experience all on its own. The staff is friendly, helpful, and truly makes you feel welcome. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and organized — from the ski rentals to the eateries. We especially enjoyed the wildlife encounter, where we got to see black bears and river otters up close. Great for families, couples, or solo adventurers looking to enjoy nature with a touch of fun. If you're in the area, Ober Mountain is a must-visit! Can’t wait to return for another unforgettable experience."

"This is an amazing venue with multiple attractions. Great for “kids” of all ages. The fall foliage vistas on the tram, the chair lift, and the observation deck are incredible and indescribable. The chairlift in particular reminds me much of parasailing in the Caribbean, insofar as it is quiet and smooth and isolated. it’s almost as if you’re in a world all your own. You have to see and experience it for yourself! We bought the fun pass, which included all of that and also a small wildlife habitat zoo, a rock wall, a carousel, ice-skating, a mountain coaster, and ice bumper boats. It’s best to get there when they open because you’ll otherwise run out of time to do everything that is included on your ticket. You can do everything, except for the mountain coaster, more than once. There are several coupon magazines around Gatlinburg. We were able to get four dollars off per ticket using those coupons. Still well worth the money even at full price! If you want to maximize your time, I would recommend to hit the mountain coaster first, as this is the attraction at which we had to wait most in line."

"We had a great time at Ober Mountain. Ice Skating was the best part of our visit. The kids enjoyed the snow area outside, even though that was pretty small ( could be improved with toys to play in the snow) and the rock climbing. After taking the chair lift to the observation deck we were freezing from the cold temperature, hence we wanted to get a hot chocolate. We waited in line for 20 minutes only to be told that hot chocolate wasn't available anymore. That was at 5pm. Even though it was a busy day, I have little to no understanding for that. You shouldn't run out of hot chocolate even on a busy day."