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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Voted TripAdvisor's No. 1 aquarium, this 1.4 million-gallon saltwater aquarium has thousands of exotic sea creatures and amazing 12-foot sharks visible from an underwater tunnel. New in 2010: Penguin Playhouse, a unique indoor/outdoor exhibit of African Penguins.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

631 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
United States

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Nearby Attractions

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Eat & Drink

Blaine's Grill & Bar

Blaine's Grill & Bar

Ole Red Gatlinburg

Ole Red Gatlinburg

Live music, eats, and drinks.

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - Gatlinburg

Visit Tennessee's first legal moonshine distillery! A jar of our 100 proof moonshine is Gatlinburg's finest souvenir. Sample a family recipe that dates back to the late 1800's.

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Places to Stay

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Cedar @ Treehouse Grove

Cabins & Chalets

Treehouse Grove at Norton Creek

8 Unique Treehouse Built by Treehouse Master Pete Nelson

Gatlinburg Town Square by Exploria Resorts

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Gatlinburg Town Square by Exploria Resorts

Gatlinburg Town Square by Exploria Resorts

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Things to Do

The Village Shops Gatlinburg's Best Shopping Mall with 27 Boutiques, Eateries and Attractions

The Village Shops

A "Must See" The Village Shops in downtown Gatlinburg featuring 27 unique shopping boutiques, eateries and attractions.

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Outdoor Activities

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Home of the record-breaking Gatlinburg SkyBridge- North America's longest pedestrian cable bridge

Marvel at 12-foot sharks, sawfish and Sally, the giant green sea turtle!

Zoos & Aquariums

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Marvel at 12-foot sharks, sawfish and Sally, the giant green sea turtle!

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