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FAQ

Can I buy tickets online?

Yes, click here to purchase tickets! Buy a Combo Ticket and save! Combo Tickets let you bundle multiple Attractions at a reduced rate.

Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase. Reservations are not required.

Do I need to make a reservation or book a time slot?

Reservations are not required! Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase.

Click here to buy online!

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Do I have to print my tickets if I purchased them online?

No, tickets do not need to be printed. You will be able to retrieve your tickets directly from your phone once you receive them in your email.

Do you offer group rates?

Discounted rates are available for any group of 10 or more paying guests. Reserve your rate today! Click here for Group Request Form.

Can I set up a class trip?

Yes! Ripley’s Attractions offer an experience unlike any other — this is not your average field trip!

For scheduling purposes, please reserve field trips in advance. Click here to submit a Group Request Form, and we will contact you to confirm rates and times.

Do you host birthday parties?

We host birthday parties at our Aquarium. Visit Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies website for more information!

Do you host weddings or receptions?

No, we no longer host weddings or receptions.

How long does it take to tour the Attractions?

It takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to tour the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium.

Our Attractions are self-guided, allowing you to walk through at your own pace. Everyone’s experience is different. You can enjoy the Attraction leisurely or embark on a quick tour. Stay for as long or as little as you like!

What can I find inside?

Fans of the strange and unusual will enjoy Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, filled with hundreds of exhibits from around the world! Ocean lovers can take a deep dive into our world’s waters at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

For immersive and heart-pounding experiences, we recommend Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, where surprises lurk behind every corner, and Ripley’s 5D Moving Theater, where you feel like you’re part of the movies!

Those looking for a challenge should attempt to escape Ripley’s Mirror Maze, score a hole in one at Ripley’s Mini-Golf courses, or beat their friends in laser tag at Ripley’s Super Fun Zone!

Thrill-seekers will feel right at home at Ripley’s Super Fun Park, where you can go pedal to the metal on our go-kart tracks, or aboard Ripley’s Mountain Coaster, where you control your gravity-propelled descent down the Smoky Mountains!

Where can I park?

There are various pay parking lots in front of the Odditorium as well as on either side street beside the Odditorium.

May I take pictures or video?

Absolutely! Feel free to take pictures and video to share with your friends on social media. Use #believeitornot to be featured on our pages!

Are the Attractions wheelchair accessible?

Most of our attractions are wheelchair accessible. Please be advised that some rides and activities at [Ripley’s Mountain Coaster and Super Fun Park] are not ADA accessible due to the nature of the ride or activity.

And some rides and activities may involve physical stress and you should use your own judgment whether or not to participate.

Do you have a souvenir/gift shop?

Yes, we have a souvenir and gift shop right on the premises. You will exit the museum through our gift shop.

Do you offer any discounts?

We offer 30% off for active military, veterans, and their immediate family (spouses and children).

First responders and their immediate family (spouses and children) receive $3 off.

AAA members receive $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets.

To receive the discount please mention the savings upon arrival and show proper ID. The discount is only available at the ticket counter and cannot be purchased online. These offers only apply to single Attraction tickets and are not valid for Combo Tickets.

Limited-time offers and promotions are shared via our mailing list. Sign up today!

What procedures do you have in place to minimize the spread of illness among guests?

We take thorough steps to keep our attractions safe and promote a healthy environment. To protect our guests and associates, and prevent the spread of illness, we employ rigorous sanitation standards and robust cleaning procedures, including:

  • Extensive training on maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace and environment for our guests.
  • Appropriate personal protective clothing for those who are assigned cleaning duties.
  • Procedures for cleaning and disinfection of areas throughout the day and where illness has been suspected or reported.
  • Quick response to spills, trash, and other situations.
  • Daily sanitation procedures for everything, including bathrooms, faucets and sinks, benches and trash cans.

We trust you to make your own choice as to whether you want to wear a face mask and ask that you respect the choices of our other guests.

We closely monitor local, state, and national public health authorities, and take their guidance when additional preventive measures are needed. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By visiting Ripley’s Attractions, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

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ADDRESSES + HOURS

We have 10 family-friendly Attractions to enjoy in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville!
To see the hours of operation and address for each Attraction, please visit their webpage:

QUESTIONS?

You can give us a call, send us an email, or drop us a line in the form below.

Phone: (865) 436-5096
Email: [email protected]

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Visit Us

ADDRESSES + HOURS

We have 10 family-friendly Attractions to enjoy in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville!
To see the hours of operation and address for each Attraction, please visit their webpage:

QUESTIONS?

You can give us a call, send us an email, or drop us a line in the form below.

Phone: (865) 436-5096
Email: [email protected]

Plan Your Visit - Gatlinburg
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FAQs

Can I buy tickets online?

Yes, click here to purchase tickets! Buy a Combo Ticket and save! Combo Tickets let you bundle multiple Attractions at a reduced rate.

Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase. Reservations are not required.

Do I need to make a reservation or book a time slot?

Reservations are not required! Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase.

Click here to buy online!

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Do I have to print my tickets if I purchased them online?

No, tickets do not need to be printed. You will be able to retrieve your tickets directly from your phone once you receive them in your email.

Do you offer group rates?

Discounted rates are available for any group of 10 or more paying guests. Reserve your rate today! Click here for Group Request Form.

Can I set up a class trip?

Yes! Ripley’s Attractions offer an experience unlike any other — this is not your average field trip!

For scheduling purposes, please reserve field trips in advance. Click here to submit a Group Request Form, and we will contact you to confirm rates and times.

Do you host birthday parties?

We host birthday parties at our Aquarium. Visit Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies website for more information!

Do you host weddings or receptions?

No, we no longer host weddings or receptions.

How long does it take to tour the Attractions?

It takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to tour the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium.

Our Attractions are self-guided, allowing you to walk through at your own pace. Everyone’s experience is different. You can enjoy the Attraction leisurely or embark on a quick tour. Stay for as long or as little as you like!

What can I find inside?

Fans of the strange and unusual will enjoy Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, filled with hundreds of exhibits from around the world! Ocean lovers can take a deep dive into our world’s waters at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

For immersive and heart-pounding experiences, we recommend Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, where surprises lurk behind every corner, and Ripley’s 5D Moving Theater, where you feel like you’re part of the movies!

Those looking for a challenge should attempt to escape Ripley’s Mirror Maze, score a hole in one at Ripley’s Mini-Golf courses, or beat their friends in laser tag at Ripley’s Super Fun Zone!

Thrill-seekers will feel right at home at Ripley’s Super Fun Park, where you can go pedal to the metal on our go-kart tracks, or aboard Ripley’s Mountain Coaster, where you control your gravity-propelled descent down the Smoky Mountains!

Where can I park?

There are various pay parking lots in front of the Odditorium as well as on either side street beside the Odditorium.

May I take pictures or video?

Absolutely! Feel free to take pictures and video to share with your friends on social media. Use #believeitornot to be featured on our pages!

Are the Attractions wheelchair accessible?

Most of our attractions are wheelchair accessible. Please be advised that some rides and activities at [Ripley’s Mountain Coaster and Super Fun Park] are not ADA accessible due to the nature of the ride or activity.

And some rides and activities may involve physical stress and you should use your own judgment whether or not to participate.

Do you have a souvenir/gift shop?

Yes, we have a souvenir and gift shop right on the premises. You will exit the museum through our gift shop.

Do you offer any discounts?

We offer 30% off for active military, veterans, and their immediate family (spouses and children).

First responders and their immediate family (spouses and children) receive $3 off.

AAA members receive $2 off adult tickets and $1 off child tickets.

To receive the discount please mention the savings upon arrival and show proper ID. The discount is only available at the ticket counter and cannot be purchased online. These offers only apply to single Attraction tickets and are not valid for Combo Tickets.

Limited-time offers and promotions are shared via our mailing list. Sign up today!

What procedures do you have in place to minimize the spread of illness among guests?

We take thorough steps to keep our attractions safe and promote a healthy environment. To protect our guests and associates, and prevent the spread of illness, we employ rigorous sanitation standards and robust cleaning procedures, including:

  • Extensive training on maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace and environment for our guests.
  • Appropriate personal protective clothing for those who are assigned cleaning duties.
  • Procedures for cleaning and disinfection of areas throughout the day and where illness has been suspected or reported.
  • Quick response to spills, trash, and other situations.
  • Daily sanitation procedures for everything, including bathrooms, faucets and sinks, benches and trash cans.

We trust you to make your own choice as to whether you want to wear a face mask and ask that you respect the choices of our other guests.

We closely monitor local, state, and national public health authorities, and take their guidance when additional preventive measures are needed. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By visiting Ripley’s Attractions, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

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