The summer months are an exciting time to visit Ober Mountain, as you’ll discover all kinds of great outdoor activities, including the Tennessee Flyer mountain coaster, Sky Village Express chairlift ride, and the Cloud Catcher Zipline! If you happen to be visiting the popular mountaintop park on a warm summer afternoon and want to beat the heat, you’ll also find several refreshing indoor activities! Here are 3 things to do at Ober Mountain to stay cool this summer:
1. Ice Skating
Strap on a pair of rental skates (or your own!) to go ice skating at Ober Mountain! Ober’s indoor ice arena is open year-round for your enjoyment and is great for both beginner and professional skaters! There is a handrail around the perimeter to help novice skaters keep their balance, but the rink is large enough to have hosted the Ice Skating Institute (ISI) Team Competitions in the past. Rental skates are available in toddler size 6 through adult size 15, so bring the whole family for an entertaining skating session!
2. Ice Bumper Cars
Another one of the best things to do at Ober Mountain in Gatlinburg during summer is Ice Bumper Cars! This unique attraction takes the idea of traditional bumper cars to the ice so that you can bump around with your family and friends! The round colorful tubes have wheels and their own motor, which allows them to glide around on the ice with ease. Their controls are a bit like playing a video game, and you can choose to zoom around the ice, smash into other cars in true bumper form, or simply sit and spin in circles!
3. Igloo Snow Zone
You can play in the snow all year long at Ober Mountain’s Igloo Snow Zone, even on the hottest days of summer! Step inside the huge igloo where Ober’s Snow Magic machines have created snow, allowing you to take a break from the afternoon sun! The Igloo Snow Zone is included with the Mountain Passes at Ober Mountain, which also includes ice skating and the ice bumper cars, among many other attractions! The best part is that these passes include two consecutive days of unlimited access!
Where to Stay
Enjoy all of the fun ways to stay cool this summer at Ober Mountain with a vacation at our affordable hotel in the heart of Gatlinburg TN! We offer a variety of comfortable room types to meet your needs, all of which feature private balconies overlooking a mountain stream, Keurig coffee makers, and all the necessities for a relaxing stay in Gatlinburg. Some of our other rooms and suites have 2-person whirlpool tubs, as well as separate living areas with a pullout sofa! Be sure to bring your bathing suit along, as you won’t want to miss a refreshing dip into our outdoor swimming pool! We’re also pleased to offer a delicious continental breakfast to get your day off to a perfect start!
Book one of our downtown Gatlinburg hotel rooms and be close to all of the fun things to do at Ober Mountain this summer! We look forward to welcoming you to the Smokies!
