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Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce
811 East Parkway - P.O. Box 527
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
TOLL FREE: 1-800-588-1817
info@gatlinburg.com
Attractions
Playing When the Weather Outside is Cold
Winter is a great time to have fun in Gatlinburg. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing are big at Ober Gatlinburg and opportunities for snowball fights in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also a possibility. When the weather outside is cold, rainy or snowy, there's plenty of fun to be had indoors as well. The hardest question is usually, what do I want to do?
Skiing - Gatlinburg is home to the only ski resort in Tennessee. Known as Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Resort, it is located over 3,000 feet up the slopes of Mount Harrison in the Great Smoky Mountains. With awesome scenery and eight slopes, skiers and snowboarders from beginner to advanced come to enjoy the thrill of winter fun in the South.
There's nothing quite like schussing down a mountain on a crisp winter day with sunlight gleaming off white snow crystals. From December through March, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort comes alive with speed and color, as skiers flock to the slopes. Just take the scenic aerial tramway from downtown Gatlinburg for a two-mile trek to Ober Gatlinburg. Bring your own skis or rent some from the Ski Rental Shop.
Whether you are an experienced veteran or if you have never skied or snow-boarded before, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort is the perfect place to give it a try. Certified ski instructors will guide you through the basics. Skiers and snowboarders are also welcome to take a refresher course or more advanced course. Then it's time to take one of Ober Gatlinburg's three chairlifts up the mountain to the ski slopes.
Beginners will want to try their first runs on the Ski School Slope and Cub Way. Intermediate skiers are invited to try the Ober Chute, Bear Run, Castle Run, and Alpine Run Trails. Advanced skiers will enjoy the challenges of Grizzly Trail and Mogul Ridge.
At Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, the fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down. All the slopes are lit for night-time skiing. Skiers can relax at the apres-ski lounge, savor a delicious hot meal in the restaurant, or grab a quick snack at the food court. For more information, call 1-800-251-9202 or 865-436-5423, or visit their website at www.obergatlinburg.com.
Snow Tubing - New in 2009, Ober Gatlinburg now features a brand new 10-lane, 400-foot snow tubing park, boasting a 50-foot vertical drop. Even better than you remember when you were a kid and on a much bigger hill with its own Magic Carpet lift, this $1.5 million dollar facility is one of the finest in the south, with the capacity to host 350 visitors per session and 100 percent snowmaking coverage adding to the experience. There are no special skills or equipment required - just a sense of adventure!
Ice Skating - Skate year-round on Ober's huge indoor ice arena. The 140' X 75' indoor ice arena is the centerpiece of Ober Gatlinburg's massive enclosed mall. With over 400 pairs of rental skates available for men, women, and children, you can skate-away an hour or an afternoon.
Aquarium - Voted the number one aquarium in the Unites States by TripAdvisor, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is a popular, 1.4 million gallon world class facility featuring 12-foot sharks and thousands of exotic sea creatures. Enjoy entertaining dive shows, educational presentations for all ages, pet stingrays and hold horseshoe crabs. Open all year. For more information call 1-800-240-1358, or visit their website at www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com.
Mini Golf & Go-Karts - Try your skill at the many indoor arcade, laser tag, bumper car, and miniature golf games throughout town. Have you played Black Light Golf? We have several courses in town that offer the newest twists in mini golf. You'll find them at Fort Fun and Circus Golf. You can also race go carts on the indoor slick tracks at the Camp Thunder Fun Center.
Museums - At our Gatlinburg Museums, view Batman's or Elvis's famous cars, or get your pictures made with all the latest & greatest stars such as Johnny Depp or Will Smith. You can also see some of the strangest and most amazing exhibits you'll ever see. You can find all of this at Hollywood Star Cars, Hollywood Wax Museum, and Ripley's Believe it or Not.
Game Rooms & Mirror Mazes - Find all the latest games in many of our game rooms such as Fannie Farkles & Ripley's Super Fun Zone. Want to get lost in one of our many mirror mazes? Try the new state of the art light and sound shows at Ripley's Mirror Maze or the Amazing Mirror Maze in Downtown Gatlinburg.
Haunted Houses - So, you think you're brave? Put yourself to the test and visit one of several haunted houses in Downtown Gatlinburg, but watch out for that shadowy curtain. it just moved and something is back there! Take your time, and enjoy the experience.
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Get up close and personal with over 90 stars! Step right into favorite films and TV shows. Eat ice cream with Elvis, swashbuckle with Johnny Depp, and lots more. Staring is encouraged, but no autographs, please!
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See over 40 real Hollywood movie & TV cars. Featuring the best of Hollywood movie, TV, and real life music superstar cars displayed in recreated sets with sound, lights, and action.
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See hundreds of exhibits from the best selling Guinness Book of World Records! See featured memorabilia of famous record holders: Elvis, Beatles, and Michael Jordan.
(865) 436-4636
See over 40 real Hollywood movie & TV cars. Featuring the best of Hollywood movie, TV, and real life music superstar cars displayed in recreated sets with sound, lights, and action.
Get up close and personal with over 90 stars! Step right into favorite films and TV shows. Eat ice cream with Elvis, swashbuckle with Johnny Depp, and lots more. Staring is encouraged, but no autographs, please!
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Toll Free: 888-240-1358
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