Gatlinburg Attractions

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Ripleys Believe It Or Not
Feb 29, 2008 by Amanda from Macon, GA
Overall Rating: 5

• The giant heavy ball that spins, and seems to float on top of a water spout outside the museum. You don't actually have to buy a ticket for that though.
• An x-ray of a dog that somehow swallowed a dagger, the torture exhibits, the small cramped walkways

“I think it wasn't worth the time or money. They had a couple of cool things but I definitely would not take a child in there. They tried to freak you out (or gross you out) more than entertain you in most instances and exhibits. I went, got the ticket stub for my scrapbook, but wouldn't go again.”

Ripley's Aquarium Of Smokies
Feb 29, 2008 by Amanda from Macon, GA
Overall Rating: 9

• I especially enjoyed the Sharks, Giant Japanese Crabs, Jellyfish, and the Tunnel.
• I would watch my kids closely (if I had any) because the top of the shark exhibit isn't closed off and a child could find a way to climb up and fall in.

“The aquarium was awesome. They had a lot of things that you wouldn't see at other aquariums and the sharks were very cool. You went through a long tunnel and they swam right over you! The had a little penguin area where you could crawl under into a little glass dome that was inside the actual exhibit so you were right next to the penguins! They have an awesome kids place where they can play and touch some creatures! The gift shop was even cool. Don't go to Gatlinburg without visiting the aquarium. You'll regret it.”

Ripley's Aquarium Of Smokies
Jun 13, 2005 by Elaine from Kettlersville
Overall Rating: 10

• many hands on exhibits, everything was very easy to see and appreciate
• Would have been handy to have hand sanitizers by the marine touching exhibits.

“This is the best aquarium we have ever visited. The tunnel below the aquarium is something to be experienced with the moving sidewalk that kept you moving at a nice slow pace so you could really see everything without having to worry about other people pushing you or blocking your view. I highly recommend making this stop one of your must sees while in the Gatlinburg area.”