No matter the forecast, every day’s a snow day in Gatlinburg’s Ober Mountain Adventure Park and Ski Area. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or new to the slopes, training and adventure awaits at Ober. The historic winter wonderland in the heart of Gatlinburg has entertained guests for decades. Here are seven of our favorite ways to spend a Smoky Mountain snow day:

  1. Learn to ski or snowboard
  2. Go snow tubing
  3. Enter The Snow Zone
  4. Lace up your skates
  5. Get behind the wheel
  6. Warm up with a toasty beverage
  7. Snowpeople watch

Learn to ski or snowboard

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Snow skiing snowboardingLearn to ski or snowboard from experts at Ober Mountain Snowsports School. Certified by Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, Ober coaches will teach you to navigate the powder safely. Group and private lessons are available for guests age 5-adult.

Go snow tubing

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Ober Gatlinburg Snow TubingGo snow tubing in the heart of Gatlinburg, where visitors 3 and up can race down Ober Mountain. Ride the “Magic Carpet” outdoor escalator to ascend the 350-foot slope, where 90-minute sessions continue in rain, snow, sleet or shine. Book early – tickets go fast!

Enter The Snow Zone

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Ober GatlinburgEnter The Snow Zone at Ober Mountain and to experience snowy glee for all ages. Make a snow angel, build a snowman or just play in the powder – but no snowball fights allowed! All ages are welcome, though children 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Lace up your skates

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ice skatingLace up your skates and hit the indoor ice arena at Ober Mountain, open year-round. This large rink welcomes skaters of all skill levels and rents skates in toddler size 6 through adult size 15.

Get behind the wheel

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Ice Skating at OberGet behind the wheel of an ice bumper car at Ober Mountain. No athletic ability necessary to zoom around the ice rink in these color motorized tubes. Bump your way into other cars, spin in place or just enjoy a joyride. Check dates for closures.

Warm up with a toasty beverage

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split rail eats coffee shopWarm up with a toasty beverage from one of Gatlinburg’s many watering holes. From hot chocolate at Maddi Mae’s Café & Creamery to moonshine and specialty cocktails at Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, there’s something here for everyone.

Snowpeople watch

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Snowpeople band“Snowpeople watch” on the Parkway and take part of a Gatlinburg Winter Magic scavenger hunt. Download the Visit Gatlinburg app to find all 43 unique snowpeople throughout town. Share your snowpeople selfies on Gatlinburg socials using the hashtag #GatlinburgWinter.