Get Ready for a Ripley’s Adventure

From a magical world under the sea and rare artifacts that spark the imagination to hands-on activities including mini-golf and mountain coasters, Ripley’s turns a family’s vacation moments into memories that last a lifetime. 

Ripley’s features fun for all ages with 10 attractions located in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Whether you want to laugh your way through a mirror maze or scare yourself silly on a haunted journey, Ripley’s thrilling offerings run the range from mild to wild.

Aquatic Adventures

Among the state’s most popular family attractions, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg features thousands of fascinating fish and a host of immersive experiences highlighting the magical underwater world. 

Learn about aquatic life as you visit different habitats and climates across two floors. Watch as divers enter the colorful world of a coral reef, let your hand skim over a stingray and join the merriment of the daily Penguin Parade. Add to the adventure by booking a behind-the-scenes tour or a close encounter in a glass-bottom boat on Shark Lagoon. Be sure to check the calendar for fun events including mermaid breakfasts, turtle time, shark sleepovers and painting penguin experiences.

Mind Benders

For 55 years, Ripley’s Believe It or Not in downtown Gatlinburg has amazed and mystified visitors with its large collection of memorabilia, oddities and unusual artifacts. Interactive exhibits allow guests to enjoy a space voyage, climb the Smokies and explore the jungle. The museum also includes fascinating illusions, one-of-a-kind art exhibits and pop culture memorabilia. With rotating exhibits and unique events, each visit is a new experience.

Nearby, Ripley’s Mirror Maze takes you on a challenging adventure through mirrored rooms and winding hallways filled with LED light. Appropriate for all ages, the reflections create a seemingly endless array of options and put a new spin on perspective as you navigate your way through the maze.  

Thrills & Chills

Enjoy the ride of your life on Ripley’s Mountain Coaster as you zoom through the twists and turns of a tree-lined Gatlinburg landscape. Zip down the course for an adrenaline rush or take things a bit slower to soak in the scenery. You control your destiny with a self-operated, gravity-propelled cart for a solo adventure or tandem ride.

Not for the faint of heart, Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg invites guests to navigate their way through a terrifying trek filled with live actors and animatronics scaring up plenty of screams. While October adds an extra layer to the frightful fun, hauntings happen all year long for those who dare to enter.Not for the faint of heart, Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg invites guests to navigate their way through a terrifying trek filled with live actors and animatronics scaring up plenty of screams. While October adds an extra layer to the frightful fun, hauntings happen all year long for those who dare to enter.

Lights, Camera, Action

After a temporary closure for upgrades, Ripley’s Motion Blaster 7D Theater in Gatlinburg makes its debut with a next-level experience. Guests will enjoy the new seats and surroundings, but it’s the enhanced technology that really steals the show. Feel every bump, turn, drop and shake as you blast your way through an immersive adventure with surround sound, interactive gaming and multidimensional effects to engage the senses including wind, ocean spray and scents. Multiple film options make every visit new and exciting.

Fun & Games

Tap into your inner child and plan a playdate with family and friends. Get your kids to trade screens for swings at Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf in Sevierville and Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini-Golf in Gatlinburg. Fun for all ages, each themed course features comical characters, interactive elements and lots of laughter no matter the score. 

Amp up the fun and games at Ripley’s Super Fun Park in Pigeon Forge featuring a multi-level go-kart track, blaster boats, a carousel, child-sized rides and a 10,000-square-foot arcade. In Gatlinburg, Ripley’s Super Fun Zone packs a lot of entertainment under one roof. Go back in time with ‘80s-themed games, two laser tag arenas, indoor mini-golf and a retro retail shop with items paying homage to pop culture icons of the era.

Plan Your Visit

With 10 attractions in close proximity and entertainment offerings suitable for different interests and ages, it’s easy to customize your experience and save money at the same time. For more information on combo passes, special events and individual attractions, go online to see Ripley’s Smoky Mountain offerings.