While you are enjoying your winter vacation at one of the many beautiful Gatlinburg condo rentals, you can be assured that there will be no lack of recreational and relaxation activity in this hilly paradise. Winters are all the more special as this place is converted into a winter wonderland with LED and light displays.
Tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg has the only ski area in Tennessee, known as Ober Gatlinburg. There are many activities you can choose from; mentioned below are some winter sports you can undertake during your stay at a Gatlinburg rental.
Ober Gatlinburg, situated 3,000 feet up in the slopes of Mount Harrison, is where you head for all your winter sport activity. Hop on the America's largest aerial tramway from downtown Gatlinburg and head towards the ski area. There are parking spaces available to park your car downtown before you board the tram. You could also drive your own vehicle to the ski area.
Skiing and Snowboarding
You get to ski on a ski slope with eight trails. You can reach the top by three chairlifts and one surface lift. Equipped with the best snow making and snow-grooming equipment, you can be assured that the slopes will be smooth and that there will be a 100% snow blanket, even if the temperature drops. The descent is just 183 meters. There are two trails for beginners, four for intermediate and two for experts. You could either rent or bring your own skis. The trails are well lit for night-time skiing as well.
You can also snowboard down these trails. You can rent a board and you can also get lessons for both snowboarding and skiing.
Snow Tubing
Gravity and the slope will propel you to the bottom of the grades. Snow tubing is enjoyed by one and all without an age bar. Lie flat on your back and let gravity pull you down this 400 foot slope. With 10 lanes assigned just for snow tubing, enjoy racing with family and friends on an inflated PVC tube. The lanes are well lit even during nights, so the fun doesn't stop at dusk.
Ice Skating
Skate in this 140' × 75' rink, which is open year-round in Ober Gatlinburg's large enclosed mall. There are more than 400 pairs of rental skates for men, women and children. Rent a pair and skate for hours.
Don't miss out on the most played snow sport: throwing snowballs at each other.
There are a lot of other attractions that you can try when you visit Gatlinburg. There are several stables that you can visit and ride the horses. You can also spend a quiet day at the museum or visit the Ripley's Museum and aquarium. Vamoose offers a lot of condo rental options, which are sorted by amenities, location and price. Browse Vamoose.com to help you get your winter vacation in Gatlinburg started.