Ober Gatlinburg

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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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...