Ober Gatlinburg

Pros: beautiful, good instructors and reasonable rates for ski package
Cons: other attractions are expensive, roads are dangerous to navigate

Oberg Gatlinburg Ski Resort this was only the second ski resort I had ever been to so it is hard to give much of a comparison between it and others. The resort is perched on top of a mountain side in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. The drive up to ...

Pros: 4 hours from Atlanta Ga. Can ski without a coat on sunny days.
Cons: none that I can think of.

We began taking our children to Ober Gatlinburg when they were 9 years old. It was 4 hours from home and we wanted them to learn to ski before we took them somewhere further North. If they didn't like it then we wouldn't waste money on a plane ticket. ...

Pros: Beautiful vista with "big city" entertainment and amusement at your feet.
Cons: NONE

My mom and dad have visited Gatlinburg many many times and always suggested that we visit it too. Well we were in TN this summer and almost didn't visit Gatlinburg, because it thought it was just a hokey shopping area. WRONG..Was I ever glad we visited ...

Pros: Wonderful family trip for all ages, activities galore.
Cons: Alot of the activities are expensive.

When your a family on a budget it's hard to find vacation spots that you can all enjoy but can manage to afford. Gatlinburg is one of the places that you can enjoy while not breaking the bank.

Gatlinburg streets are lined with shops selling...

Pros: Lot to do!
Cons: No skiing during summer..

Where is it?
Ober Gatlinburg is in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! You'll find it right along the main strip!

Price
I felt the cost here was very reasonable. The price will depend on how many are in your group and how long you plan to stay....

Pros: Ober Gatlinburg Is Located Right In The Middle Of Gatltinburg.
Cons: It Is A Bit High, But Other Than That It's Fine:)

Ober Gatlinburg Is One Of The Best Ways To See Gatlinburg Tenn. At It's Greatest Hights, This Chair Lift Goes Right Over Busy Downtown Gatlinburg And Right Up In Gatlinburg Mountain. At Night It Is Lit With Lights Leading The Way, The Perfect Adventure...

Pros: Lots to do and see and eat!
Cons: cheesy and way to close to Dollywood

We decided to go to somewhere "close" to ski so Gatlinburg seemed the closest as we were driving from Georgia. Too bad that when we decided to drive, it was winter and all of the roads through the mountain were blocked. We spent 9 hours getting to...

Pros: Diverse
Cons: I'll let you know if I find one

With fall just around the corner Ober Gatlinburg is on my mind.
While Gatlinburg is known for its skiing in the winter they are
also known for their shopping, crafts, scenery, and hospitality.
Gatlinburg is a town that celebrates Autumn....

Pros: Great Views and Good Powder
Cons: None

The Ober Gatlinburg ski resort is located in the beautiful Smokey Mountains and offers a year round ski opportunity. It is a breath taking ride to the top on their lifts and once you're on top there are several things to do as well as ski. There are...

Pros: beautiful scenery and family fun
Cons: stay away from tourist trappings

We have traveled to Gatlinburg twice in the past 4 years. Our first trip we stayed in a hotel in Pigeon Forge. Big mistake! This is not the place to be with children. Basically no matter which hotel you are staying in, the kids can see all the tourist...

Pros: fun
Cons: none

Well first let me start by saying i am from tennessee....so everything i say is absolutely positive about the state....I have been to ober gatlinburg so many times.And when i met my husband and got married...this is where we went for out honeymoon.There...

Pros: Views, boutique shopping, national forest
Cons: commercialism in downtown area

My husband and I went to Gatlinburg in October of 1999 and stayed in one of the cabins run by the Hemlock Falls company (they rent out cabins and chalets).

I found the cabin I wanted on the Hemlock Falls website and just loved it. I booked...

Pros: Everything you would want!
Cons: Not everyone sees the beauty

Did you see that ski lift!! Me and my husband were married in Gatlinburg
three years ago, and we go back every year for our anniversary.

This year we stayed in a Chalet called "Dream Catcher" rented by The Chalet Company in...

Pros: Defiantly for all types of people!
Cons: Traffic is bad, even in the off season!

Whether it's just you trying to get away, a romantic getaway for two, renewing your vows, getting married, family reunions, family vacation, you name it, this is the place to go.

I went to Gatlinburg the first time for my wedding. The wedding...

Pros: Home to Smokey Mountain National Park, the most beautiful mountains I have ever experienced
Cons: Traffic, traffic, and traffic...did I mention the traffic?

If you have never been to Ober Gatlinburg, let me warn you if you travel by day: when you're 25 miles away from your rented chalet and "almost there", don't start getting excited. You'll see the exit sign WOW! ONLY 20 MORE...

Pros: Small town atmosphere, tranquility
Cons: too many chapels and warm and fuzzy feelings

Me and a friend went up to Gatlinburg last year for our winter break in February from school. This was about a 6-8 hour car ride, which wasnt too bad, but could have been better. As soon as we got there we eased into out "Chateau"? I think...

Pros: wonderful scenery
Cons: can wait awhile to get on

I have ridden in the Ober Gatlinburg several times over the past few years and have enjoyed it every time. The cost is a tad bit high just for a ride but eventually you will see that it is well worth the money.


In the fall it is...

Pros: Great food, inexpensive
Cons: none

The best restaurants that I ate at while in Gatlinburg a few weeks ago was the Apple Barn, which isn't right in Gatlinburg, but in Sevierville, about 15 minutes away.

We ate there one morning for breakfast. I've never seen so much food in...

Pros: Chalet Village-Great prices, beautiful
Cons: Best Western Fabulous Chalets-cost more, and hard to work with

On the weekend of January 15-17, 2000, my boyfriend and I took a trip to Gatlinburg, TN for our one year anniversary. At first we were booked to stay at the Best Western Fabulous Chalet. We were excited at first about the hot tub and fire place in...

Pros: skiing
Cons: not very much snow/slopes

Tennessee is a wonderful place to visit for everyone. There are so many things to do and so many sites to see. One of the most exciting for me is the skiing. Gatlinburg is a great place and the skiing is very good for not having very much snowfall....

Pros: Good ice skating rink
Cons: Ice skating rink does not accept credit cards

The trip to Ober Gatlinburg was a surprise. We were taken there by a friend who didn't tell us where we were going. We were told only to bring warm clothes and boots. We got there about 10:00am and the park was just opening. Since there was no snow...

Pros: Fun, Cool rides
Cons: ......don't know

This is a cool place to visit. I went here for the past two summers and loved it! I love the ski lifts, and there is one that I know of that you get off in the middle and go down this really fun alpine slide. I thought it was a water slide when I read...

Pros: Beautiful area, many activities, great prices
Cons: Low-quality ski area, not ideal for a skiing vacation

I have visited Gatlinburg several times and have enjoyed it every single time, and look forward to returning many more times in the future! The area is as picturesque as any mountain postcard you'll find (of the Eastern United States) and there are...

Pros: fair prices, courteous staff, good slopes and excellent lifts.
Cons: failure to report true ski conditions.

In early December, we planned a family get together over the New Years holiday. We decided after gathering information, using the web site " www.askjeeves.com" to meet at Gatlinburg. The accommodations we obtained using the internet were of...

Pros: Fun, Great sights, Beautiful countryside
Cons: During the season rates are high, Commercialized

Gatlinburg has been a fall trip for my family going back 45 plus years. Our family gets together every year in October for our annual family reunion. Many people ask why we go to Gatlinburg? I always tell them; We love it. Even though through the years...

Pros: Too many to name them all!!!!!!!!
Cons: You must have a love for nature!

I used to live in Townsend, which is about 45 minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Due to circumstances with an "X" I returned home. I returned to TN to get married and spend our honeymoon there. Boy did I ever miss the beauty! If you...

Pros: all the fun you can handle
Cons: watch out for the ones who want you to visit a condo.there a rip off.

Tennesse is one of the most exciting places to visit. Ober,Gatlinburg,PigeonForge are beautiful places to go on vacation.That is where my husband and i got married at. I think Tennessee is the marrying capitol of the world. There were so many people...

Pros: Wonderful family place
Cons: Not enough snow

We needed to get away and go somewhere close bye. Even though we had to drive for 10 hours to get there it was so worth the time. We wanted a place to go for the new years and somewhere we could take a 4 year old and a teenager we hit the jackpot. It was...

Pros: Great Entertainment
Cons: Little Personal Space

I went to Gatlinburg on a vacation that I wasn't supposed to know where we were going. I was told to pack for cold weather conditions, and to be prepared to walk. Alot. And thats what we did. We left our Virginia homes at 5am, and got to Gatlinburg...

Pros: year round resort lots of fun
Cons: short ski season

A fun place to visit year round . Take a swiss made gondola cable car from gatlinburg to the base of the ski resort with warm weather activities such as rides a well run go cart track and alpine slide that is one of the best rides i've rode . On...

Pros: The view is incredible, the only tram ride like it in the US.
Cons: expensive and chancey

My husband and I went to Gatlinburg for a weekend getaway. First, let me say, don't let Pepper Tree Resorts talk you into a tour, they really messed up our trip. They are unorganized and you have to fight for what they promise you. Now, for the area...

Pros: You can throw yourself into the bear habitat.
Cons: Waste of money ($10/awful tram ride), horrendous tourist trap.

The tram blew a fuse on the way up, leaving us stranded for 15-20 minutes mid-ride. The actual "attraction," once we got there, had NOTHING at all special other than a bear "habitat," which I could swear also exists IN THE MOUNTAINS, except bigger, natural, and cruelty-free.

Then, because the tram was still broken, we waited in a long line for a short bus to shuttle us down the mountain. Yes, there were two 14-passenger buses running on rides of 15 minutes down the mountain and 15 minutes up, with several hundred people waiting in line.

Pros: You never run out of fun things to do.
Cons: A lot of traffic on busy holidays

We just love Gatlinburg! There's always so much to do and the skiing was wonderful. We stayed in a beautiful very unique chalet called Alpine Lover's Penthouse. It has a huge "heart shaped bed"!! We rented it through a website www.gatlinburgromance.com and the company we rented it through, Heritage Rentals, was just great.

Pros: Unique ride up to the park.
Cons: way way overpriced!

Yesterday I went to Ober Gatlinburg with my 7 and 12 year old. I paid $25 for the 2.1 mile "air tram" up to the park. The first thing we saw was the ice rink so I let my son try to skate (he lasted about 10 minutes) that cost $12... $$7.50 to skate and 3.50 for a pair of cheaply made socks. No anything came with getting in the park. To ride the few rides they had was going to cost another $50 to $60 for us! I was aggravated and not happy after paying to get there they were going to charge $6.60 for 3 Coke's! Anyway...If you don't mind spending a couple hundred dollars for a few hours of entertainment, knock yourself out, but if you want a fair price go elsewhere. The only flat out bad thing was the trolley conductor was asked to repeat an answer on the way down and smarted off to a big guy with a ponytail with "if you didn't hear it the first time, too bad...I don't say it but once ". I expected him to get whipped for about 30 seconds. (they also leave you with no receipt)

Pros: Caters to all ages
Cons: Could be really expensive

We didn't plan on going here in our vacation plans. Once we got to Gatlinburg we saw the brochure and decided why not. My kids really enjoyed the ride to the top. I think it was worth the money to do once. My son who is 8 really liked this place. I enjoyed it because it wasn't as big as Six Flags which meant you didn't have to walk so much. My son who is 4 loved the train and kiddie land so he spent much of his time there. In all I guess we spent about 3 or 4 hours there and the kids and husband enjoyed themselves. We spent around $50 that including the ride up. To me that says it all with a family of 5. I would highly recommend it for someone who has never been. I can't imagine going all the time though.

Pros: Great place to ski
Cons: Never use the american cabins or the cabins of gatlinburg to stay here

Ober Gatlinburg is a very nice place to spend your vacation.Outstanding skiing and the people are very helpfull. The kids love the small lift lines and good skiing