Ober Gatlinburg Mountain Top Amusement Park - Alpine Slide / Aerial Tramway / Retro Arcade / SkyRide
A visit to Ober Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee . High above the town sits this quirky yet amazing amusement park .
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OBER GATLINBURG TN TOUR & AERIAL TRAMWAY RIDE
A must-see Smokies Attraction is Ober Gatlinburg. Most famous for being the state of Tennessee’s only Ski and Snowboard Area and although winter is definitely their peak season, they keep their doors open when the snow melts as well! It’s a year-round destination that's worth visiting no matter the season. It has plenty activities for ALL ages and is a place everyone can enjoy.
At the end of the day– dine together & travel together in style via the Aerial Tramway! It’s ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST AERIAL TRAMWAYS Soaring over 11,000 feet above Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The two 120-passenger counter-balanced cars provides an amazing aerial experience for all ages. They depart from downtown Gatlinburg and lift you up directly to the Amusement Park and Ski Area.
History:
The tramway was completed August of 1973 and is now celebrating it’s 45th anniversary. Having carried MILLIONS OF PEOPLE to Ober Gatlinburg!
This cable car will take you on a breathtaking 2.-mile ride up to the Amusement Park & Ski Area. The Tram station is located at Parkway and LeConte Street in downtown Gatlinburg (1001 Parkway).
ICE SKATING AT OBER GATLINBURG Once at the top There’s plenty to do. Strap on a pair of skates and glide around Ober’s indoor ice arena! The 140′ X 75′ indoor ice arena is the centerpiece of Ober Gatlinburg’s enclosed mall and is open year-round.
ICE BUMPER CARS AT OBER GATLINBURG
These round tubes have wheels and their own motor which lets you glide around the ice with ease. The controls are a like playing a video game, smash into other cars or simply sit and spin in circles!
SKI MOUNTAIN COASTER ride begins with a 1000 ft tree-covered and relaxing ride to the top, simply enjoys the view to the top of mountainside. Once at the top, riders are now in control of their own speed for the next 2750 ft of turns, dips, zig-zags, corkscrews and G-force adventures.
ALPINE SLIDE AT OBER GATLINBURG
since 1976! The Alpine Slide continues to be a huge hit at Ober Gatlinburg. Take the Scenic Chairlift to the midway point, then once you unload, your “chariot” awaits! These sled-like carts have a push/pull lever so you can control your speed as you wind down either of the 1800’ parallel tracks.
SCENIC CHAIRLIFT the most peaceful rides the Chair lift allows you to see the best view in the Smokies without hiking. It is the longest Chairlift of its kind in the United States and takes you to the peak of Mount Harrison.
Fun facts:
The Towers used on our Scenic Lift were built for the 1956 Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy Winter Olympic Games, but were not actually used for them. The Gatlinburg Ski Corporation bought them to create the lift for the “Big John” slope.
Made of pure steel, these towers can last indefinitely with proper care. They have been upgraded including new drive system and chairs in 2014.
ANIMAL FRIENDS AT OBER Wildlife Encounter is proud to share with visitors the black bear family, including Minnie and BJ, and their now grown 6 yr olds, Holly and Chief.
The River Otters playing at the underwater viewing area, the beautiful Bobcats and the Birds of Prey, in an enclosed aviary and other native species will also have homes at this new facility.
includes various species of native Smokies wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, flying squirrels, turtles and snakes.
The Wildlife Encounter is a privately funded, municipally sponsored zoo, licensed by the U.S.D.A. as an exhibitor. It has been put in place to provide people with an up close viewing of native wildlife in a safe environment.
BLUE CYCLONE, SHOOT THE CHUTE, AND LIGHTNIN’ WATER RIDES AT OBER GATLINBURG
Our water raft rides are a super fun way to beat the heat in the summertime. Bathing suits are not required for any of our water slides because we offer the protection of rafts. You may get splashed, but that is just part of the fun!
The Blue Cyclone is our largest slide with lots of turns inside a blackout tunnel.
CHAIR SWINGS AT OBER GATLINBURG
A favorite for youngsters and their families, the chair swing has been a staple attraction for many years.
CAROUSEL AT OBER GATLINBURG
A classic experience, you and your little one can ride the carousel all day with just one ticket.
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Fun at Ober Gatlinburg
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Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park Highlights Tour
Take the aerial tram from the Gatlinburg Parkway to Ober Gatlinburg - an indoor/outdoor year-round amusement park and ski area. During the non-winter months, you can find an indoor skating rink, shops, food, the ski mountain coaster, alpine slide, scenic chairlifts, water slide, mini golf and more! May 2016
Aerial Tram Ride to Ober Gatlinburg
We took this Aerial Tram Ride up to Ober Gatlinburg while on vacation there in September of 2010. We had seen the Aerial Tram before on our trip there but had never taken the ride before. We were glad we did this time around and it was a fun ride to the top. Beautiful scenery all the way up! A few spots in the video are shaky but it couldn't of been helped being on a moving tram..
Watch for my related video from the scenic chairlift to the top of Mount Harrison while we were up here at Ober Gatlinburg. What a ride and veiw!
Here is a little more on the Tram Ride and what else is up at Ober Gatlinburg:
Ober Gatlinburg is an amusement park and ski area, located in the mountains overlooking Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA. Established in 1962, the area contains a large mall with indoor amusements, a skating rink, snack bars, a full-service lounge, restaurant, and gift and clothing stores. Outside there is an alpine slide, a scenic chairlift to the top of Mount Harrison, bumper cars and kiddie rides. What was formerly known as the Black Bear Habitat where visitors could see bears close-up recently expanded to become the Smoky Mountain Wildlife Adventure, where in addition to the bears there are animals native to the Great Smoky Mountains such as river otters, opossums, raccoons, turtles, snakes, brown squirrels and flying squirrels. An aerial tram connects Ober Gatlinburg to downtown Gatlinburg.
The aerial tramway departs from downtown Gatlinburg and travels west to the resort. There are two 120-passenger cabs, replaced by Doppelmayr in 2007. The 2.1 miles (3.4 km) tram ride runs 17 miles per hour (27 km/h) and takes about 10 minutes, and offers spectacular views of the mountains in the daytime and the sparkling lights of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and beyond at night.
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A Look Around Ober Gatlinburg
While this park is not home to any coasters, the place is technically defined as an amusement park. It is home to several rides, including the famous Alpine Slide. While it was closed when we went, a little footage of it is in this video. Other attractions that the park features are Ski Slopes, water slides, an animal encounter, chair lift, and an indoor ice skating rink that is surrounded by the shopping center. However what truly makes the experience awesome is the ride up to the park. In order to get there, you have to take an aerial tram up to the top, as Ober Gatlinburg is located up in the mountains. It is a very cool experience, and highly recommended! Cost for the park is free, however it costs to ride each ride. The tram up to the top and back is $15 a person. Ober Gatlinburg is located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, which is nearby the popular tourist destination Pigeon Forge. If you plan on visiting this park, get to the tram station early in the morning and expect to be back around 2 at the earliest, as you only really need to spend half a day here, but could easily spend more.
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VLOG101: Gatlinburg Tennessee~Snow Tubing at Ober Gatlinburg
Snow much fun here at Ober gatlinburg, a must do activity. One of the perks of being a J1 student is to experience new things in a totally new place, which is kinda cool. For visitors it’s gonna be 25 usd per person good for 1 hour and 30 minutes ????????????
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Ober Gatlinburg is an amusement park and ski area, located in the mountains overlooking Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA. Video captures breathtaking ride from downtown Gatlinburg to Ober amusement park and ski area on the mountain top.
Gatlinburg Tennessee in the Winter 2020 Snow people and more
Happy New Year 2020! Today, we are checking out Gatlinburg Tennessee in the winter. Lindsay and I try to visit Gatlinburg every few months because we just love how Tennessee looks and feels during each season. This was the perfect way to kick off 2020!
We wanted to hit up Gatlinburg before Christmas because they do such a fantastic job decorating for the holidays. Unfortunately, we just weren't able to make it down before the new year. I was pretty bummed out because I figured we were going to miss out on all of the snow people. Well, I was pleasantly surprised to see that all of the holiday decor was still up all around Gatlinburg.
We had a blast walking around looking at everything and even got to experience at least three weather changes during the day. We also caught lunch at a fantastic little restaurant called the New Orleans Sandwich Company. This was an awesome discovery we made and can't wait to make it back there again!
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Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, TN: The Gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains
Nestled below the natural wonder and breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, this popular and easygoing family destination calls to the adventurous spirit in all of us.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort offers lodge-inspired villas and suites, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center with spa services, activities center and family game room. Along with the natural beauty and serenity of Gatlinburg, you'll also delight in the many attractions and activities located right outside your convenient downtown location.
Adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the area's more than 800 miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, many fishing options and thrilling whitewater rafting on the local rivers. Plus, nearby is Ober Gatlinburg, a year-round amusement park with the state's only ski resort and scenic mountainside sky lift, is close by for additional fun.
Anakeesta in Gatlinburg - Mountain Top Attraction - Ride Thru & Tour of Sky Lift / Tree Canopy Walk
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GATLINBURG TN WALKTHROUGH
Gatlinburg is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is located 39 miles southeast of Knoxville and had a population of 3,944 at the 2010 Census and an estimated U.S. Census population of 4,144 in 2018. It is a popular vacation resort, as it rests on the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park along U.S. Route 441, which connects to Cherokee, North Carolina, on the southeast side of the national park. Prior to incorporation, the town was known as White Oak Flats, or just simply White Oak.
Bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is an important tourist destination in Tennessee, with many man-made attractions. Ober Gatlinburg is the only ski resort in the state. It has eight ski trails, three chair lifts, and a wildlife encounter area and is accessible via roads and a gondola from the city strip. The Gatlinburg Trolley, a privately funded public transit system, caters to area tourists. The Gatlinburg SkyLift takes visitors up 1,800 feet to the top of Crockett Mountain, and the Gatlinburg Space Needle provides a 360-degree view of the Smoky Mountains from its 407-foot observation tower. The attraction includes glass elevators, educational exhibits on the history of Gatlinburg, a two-story arcade, and unique shows and performances at the Iris Theater.
The Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community is an 8 mile loop located on the north side of town, It is dedicated to preserving traditional mountain crafts. With over 100 artists and craftsmen, the Community is a living, breathing tribute to the history of Tennessee. The carvers, weavers, watercolor artists, casters, soap makers, potters, silversmiths and dozens of other artisans skillfully demonstrate their abilities. The Ripley's group of attractions includes Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, which opened in 1997 and features special exhibits covering subjects such as the Titanic, pirates, and the planet Mars, Ripley's Haunted Adventure, Odditorium, Mirror Maze, 5D Moving Theater, Guinness World Records, Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf, and Davy Crockett Mini Golf. Anakeesta is a nearby theme park named after the Anakeesta Formation that makes up many of the mountains near Gatlinburg, including Chimney Tops, Charlie's Bunion, and Mount Kephart. In Cherokee, the name means the place of the balsams and refers to high ground. The park has zip lines, chair and gondola rides to the top of Anakeesta Mountain, and a mountain coaster. Inside the park, Firefly Village has shops and restaurants. Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country, which are both named for Dolly Parton, are amusement parks located in nearby Pigeon Forge. Hollywood Star Cars Museum, which opened in 1996, features Mayberry's squad car, The Beverly Hillbillies jalopy, DRAG-U-LA from The Munsters, two Batmobiles, the Camaro from Charlie's Angels, and Herbie the Love Bug. Many of the featured vehicles were designed by George Barris. The Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers houses more than 20,000 shakers from all over the world, and Cooter's Place is a free Dukes of Hazzard museum with the General Lee, indoor go-karts, and indoor mini golf. A few music and family-oriented theaters are located in Gatlinburg, including Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre for musical comedy. Christ in the Smokies uses 3D dioramas with life-size figures, music, lighting, and special effects to tell the story of Christ. Gatlinburg has numbered intersections in the core of the town. The numbers hang from traffic lights or signs and are written on official tourist maps. (A similar idea was tried in Niagara Falls, New York, after the mayor of Niagara Falls visited Gatlinburg and took the idea back to Niagara Falls. The idea was short-lived in New York and was scrapped due to budget issues.)
During the Christmas season, the entire downtown area is decorated with lights for the Winterfest Celebration that takes place from November through February. A Trolley Ride of Lights is available from early November to late January during the celebration, and a free shuttle bus traverses the city every half-hour. Because of the ease of obtaining a marriage license in Tennessee, Gatlinburg is a popular destination for weddings and honeymoons, with more than 20 wedding chapels in the town and surrounding areas.
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MUSIC:
Savfk – Short but Strong!
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Savfk – A thousand hallow words
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Savfk – Cousin Ben
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Savfk feat. Nikos Spiliotis - The Messenger
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