Ober Gatlinburg

It’s officially the season of hot apple cider, warm blankets, and pumpkin patches. It’s also the season for fall festivals, and the Smoky Mountain area is full of them!

Here are three festivals you can enjoy while on your Smoky Mountain vacation.

1. Dollywood Harvest Festival

If you love Dollywood and the fall season then you won’t want to miss this event! From early September to late October this annual celebration marks the best weather and some beautiful fall foliage in the Smokies. Stay late into the evening to see beautifully carved pumpkins, lit up and on display. During the day you’ll enjoy fall themed food, and colorful leaves all throughout the park.

2. Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair

In early to mid October the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair heads into full swing. Artisans from across the country gather to peddle their wares while musicians serenade the crowds. You’ll see everything from woodworking and pottery to handcrafted jewelry and leatherworkings. If you have an appreciation for handmade goods then this event is for you.

3. Wears Valley Fall Festival

The Wears Valley Fall Festival takes place in mid October and is a favorite event for locals. Come experience the hundreds of vendors, melodic live music, and incredible Southern cuisine. If you’re interested in a true rustic, Appalachian festival with plenty to do and see for the whole family, then this one is for you.

No matter the festival you choose you’ll need a place to stay. Choose from one of our many options at Bear Camp Cabin Rentals today!

Welcome to the scenic and exciting four-season world of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, high above Gatlinburg, Tennessee! A mountain top of fun, excitement, and mountain beauty is waiting for you. One of America’s Largest Aerial Tramways departs regularly from downtown Gatlinburg, going directly to the Ski Resort and Amusement Park. The two 120-passenger counterbalanced cars provide an experience for all ages, from the young to the young at heart. The convenience of parking your car downtown and taking the Tram ride (free of charge with a Combo, Day, or Twilight session slope area/lift ticket) is just one of the things we do at Ober Gatlinburg to make your experience a pleasant one. Skate year-round on Ober’s huge indoor ice arena.

Ice Skating Rink

The indoor ice skating rink 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 for an hour or an afternoon. Your ride combines a Scenic Chairlift ride up the mountain with a fun-filled weaving, wandering dipping descent on one of two 1800′ tracks through woods and ski trails. You can control your speed with a braking device on each sled. Accelerate or slow down as you ride down the mountain through curves, straight-aways, and hairpin turns into the valley.

Explore the latest in indoor amusements, skill games, and your favorite interactive high-resolution screen games for all ages and abilities. Try your hand at Caribbean Water Race, Virtua Racing, and Mortal Combat, or relive your youth with nostalgic favorites such as Balloon Darts and Ball Toss. Redeem your tickets for toys, gifts, and more! A visit to the Great Smoky Mountains wouldn’t be complete without a black bear sighting. The Municipal Black Bear Habitat at Ober Gatlinburg offers a fun and educational look at our furry neighbors including our two yearlings. There’s a curator on hand to answer any questions you might have. Can you hit the bulls-eye when you take target practice? Now, how well will you perform UNDER PRESSURE (water pressure actually!) shooting your water gun? Remember, the more you hit the bulls-eye, the closer you get to winning the race. PS: A WINNER EVERY GAME! Rev Up Your Engines! Race against your friends on go-karts on this unique 700-foot, high bank, figure-8 road course. Just My Size. A place for young visitors to enjoy with tunnels to explore, swinging bridges to cross, a web crawl to scramble through, ladders to scale, and chutes to slide down. Kiddie rides include cars and snowmobiles.

Web: Ober Gatlinburg
Address: 1001 Parkway #2
Phone: (800) 682-4386