While it is possible to drive to Ober Mountain, one of the most popular attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains, the best way to get there is via the Ober Aerial Tramway. This enclosed cable car ride leaves from the downtown strip and is only a 12-minute walk from our Gatlinburg hotel! Here are some of the advantages of staying at our hotel near the Ober Aerial Tramway:
1. It’s The Best Way To Get To Ober
The Aerial Tramway is hands down the best way to travel to Ober Mountain. Why? Not only is the tram safer and more convenient than making the precarious drive to the top of Mt. Harrison, but it’s more fun too! This 2.1-mile cable car ride offers breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains from high in the sky. With its spectacular panoramas, the Aerial Tramway is an attraction in itself.
2. You Can Save Money
When you stay at our hotel near the Ober Aerial Tramway, you will be able to save some money! Rather than paying for parking, you can simply leave your car behind at our downtown hotel and enjoy the short walk to where the Tramway departs. Or, you can take the Gatlinburg trolley for free! One of our most used hotel amenities is the trolley stop located right in front of our main lobby– it’s truly the most convenient way to get around town!
Additionally, the Aerial Tramway is included in the Wristband ticket option, which is the best value for the attraction, giving you access to activities like the mountain coaster, ice skating and ice bumper cars, alpine slide, rock climbing wall, carousel, and more! Children 4 years old and under are free. The Tramway departs from the downtown strip every 20 minutes, but during peak season and holidays, wait times could be long, so be sure to plan accordingly.
3. Perfect For A Winter Ski Vacation
Although Ober Mountain is most famous for its excellent skiing, snow tubing, and snowboarding, it also offers a number of wonderful activities that visitors can enjoy throughout the year. Some of the most popular things to do at Ober include:
4. Year-Round Fun At Ober Mountain
Staying at Sidney James Mountain Lodge is perfect for a ski vacation. With just a short walk to the Aerial Tramway, you can be cruising down the slopes in no time! When you return to our hotel after a full day of skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing, you can kick back and relax in our heated indoor pool and hot tub. Nothing feels better than a nice soothing soak in the water after a great day of skiing at Ober.
- The Cloud Catcher Zipline
- The Tennessee Flyer
- Wildlife Habitat
- Scenic Chair Lift
- Indoor Ice Skating
- Mountain Biking
- Shopping & Dining
When you stay at our hotel near the Ober Aerial Tramway, all of the family fun is just a short and breathtaking ride away! To plan your trip and learn more about everything our hotel has to offer, take a look at our Gatlinburg hotel rooms and book your stay today.
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