One of the top destinations in the Smoky Mountains is Ober Gatlinburg, a mountain top amusement park that offers an exciting variety of activities all year long! The summer months are the perfect time to visit since most attractions are outdoors among the beauty of the Smokies! Here are the top 4 things to do at Ober Gatlinburg during the summer season:
1. Experience Summer Tubing for the First Time
If you have ever been snow tubing at Gatlinburg during the winter season, you know that it is a fun activity for the entire family! The awesome news is that Ober Gatlinburg is adding tubing this summer for the first time ever! Rather than using snow, the 250-foot tubing lanes are made of synthetic materials that allow you to feel the sensation of being on layers of compact snow. The best part is you don’t have to worry about climbing back to the top each time as the Magic Carpet will carry you and your tube to the top of the tubing hill time and time again. Be one of the first guests to experience summer tubing at Ober Gatlinburg this season!
2. Cool Off on the Water Rides
If you are experiencing a hot and humid day in the Smoky Mountains, there is no better way to cool off than on the water raft rides at Ober Gatlinburg! You can choose from the Blue Cyclone, Shoot the Chute, and Lightnin’ water rides, or try them all to see which is your favorite! These water rides are unique in that you don’t even need to wear a bathing suit, although you are sure to get splashed on your journey down the slides!
3. Ride the Ski Mountain Coaster
When you feel the need for speed, step into one of the seats on the Ski Mountain Coaster! This is a roller coaster-type experience where you control the speed of your own sled down the mountain, so enjoy a leisurely ride or put the pedal to the metal! While the Ski Mountain Coaster is open all year long, the summer season is a great time to experience this ride as you zip downhill through the warm summer air. The scenery is also breathtaking as the entire track runs along the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
4. Enjoy Ice Skating at the Indoor Arena
While it may sound funny, you can actually go ice skating during the summer at Ober Gatlinburg! The huge indoor ice arena is the centerpiece to Ober Gatlinburg’s enclosed mall and is fun for beginners and professional skaters! If you are a novice skater, you can feel more comfortable knowing there is a handrail around the perimeter to help you keep your balance. Ice skating is a delightful way to beat the heat and makes a great indoor alternative for something to do on a rainy summer afternoon!
Ober Gatlinburg has plenty of things to do for the whole family, keeping all of you cool during the summer. If you’re looking for even more activities, look at our area attractions for even more ideas of things to do in Gatlinburg!
