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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

Kiddos loved this experience. Lots to look at and play with!

- Anthony Justice

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800 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Experience the Extraordinary

Marvel at hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts and get hands-on with unbelievable interactives at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg.

Experience the Extraordinary

Marvel at hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts and get hands-on with unbelievable interactives at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg.

Feel Far Out

For an out-of-this-world experience, touch a meteorite or a piece of Mars, and even get hands on with a pair of gloves to work in a vacuum, as astronauts would in space!

  • Feel Far Out

    Feel Far Out

    For an out-of-this-world experience, touch a meteorite or a piece of Mars, and even get hands on with a pair of gloves to work in a vacuum, as astronauts would in space!

  • Hike the Smokies

    Hike the Smokies

    Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park from inside the Odditorium with interactive maps and exhibits, plus artifacts like an uber-rare wooly mammoth leg and Eunice, the one-horned unicorn deer!

  • Enter the Jungle

    Enter the Jungle

    Learn about the origins of one of Ripley's most iconic artifacts, the shrunken head. Today, there are more than 100 authentic shrunken heads, or tsantsa, in the Ripley’s collection!

  • Measure Up

    Measure Up

    Stand shoulder to shoulder — or shoulder to waist? — with Robert Wadlow, the World’s Tallest Man, who grew to be 8 feet, 11 inches tall! See how you measure up and get a glimpse into his unbelievable life.

  • Combo and Save

    Combo and Save

    For a limited time only, when you upgrade to a U-Pick Combo Ticket, you’ll receive 5 FREE plays at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Arcade! Explore incredible attractions, then test your skills and win big at the arcade—all on us! Don’t miss out on this exciting deal—upgrade today and make your visit even more unforgettable!

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What's New

There is always something new to discover at Ripley’s! With rotating exhibits, exciting events, and unique experiences, you can always expect the unexpected!

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National Be A Kid Again Day

Celebrate National Be A Kid Again Day on July 13 with a deal made for the young at heart! Use promo code " BEAKID " and enjoy adult combo tickets of Aquarium +4 (and up!) at the child’s price!

Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Available online and in person.

Sideshow Curioddities

For a limited time only , discover the unbelievable talent, amazing people, and incredible oddities that Robert Ripley originally featured at the World Fair Expo.

Dear Mr. Ripley

At the height of his career, Ripley received 3,000 letters a day—more mail than any other individual in history! Discover what had the world so captivated in this extraordinary exhibit.

Parking Perk Promotion

Parking Just Paid Off!

From October 1–17 , 2025, show any valid Gatlinburg parking receipt at a Ripley’s ticket counter and instantly score 30% off up to four tickets at a Ripley’s Gatlinburg Attraction of your choosing.

Discount: 30% off up to four tickets

Valid: October 1–17, 2025

Available at all Ripley’s Attractions in Gatlinburg. Limited to one Attraction only. Not applicable to Combo Tickets. In-person only. Not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Discount available on up to four Single-Attraction Tickets.

Celebrate 865 Week with Ripley’s!

865, this one’s for you! From November 1–9 , Ripley’s Attractions in Tennessee are celebrating The Volunteer State in true Ripley’s style, with incredible local savings! Whether you’re exploring the underwater world at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies or stepping inside the unbelievable at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, this is your chance to experience the extraordinary right in your own backyard.

Visit any Ripley’s Attraction in Tennessee and enjoy:
$8 OFF Upicks
$6 OFF Adult Tickets
$5 OFF Child Tickets (ages 6–11)

This promotion is available in person only and cannot be combined with any other discount. Only available if you live or work in these counties: Knox, Blount, Sevier, Anderson, Roane, Jefferson, Loudon, Grainger, Union, Cumberland, Morgan, and Hancock. Valid ID must be shown to claim.

Enhance Your Amazing Experience

Explore the world of Ripley's with a combo ticket and save! Experience the excitement of ten unbelievable family attractions in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

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Ripley’s Motion Blaster Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Haunted Adventure Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Mirror Maze Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Ripley's Mountain Coaster Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Super Fun Zone Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Super Fun Park Pigeon Forge

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Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini-Golf Sevierville

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Ripley's Illusion Lab Pigeon Forge

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Verse Immersive Pigeon Forge

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

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Ripley’s Motion Blaster Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Haunted Adventure Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Mirror Maze Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Ripley's Mountain Coaster Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Super Fun Zone Gatlinburg

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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May 15 		–

Ripley's Super Fun Park Pigeon Forge

Open now
Saturday
May 9 		–
Sunday
May 10 		–
Monday
May 11 		–
Tuesday
May 12 		–
Wednesday
May 13 		–
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Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini-Golf Sevierville

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Ripley's Illusion Lab Pigeon Forge

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Verse Immersive Pigeon Forge

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So Much More Than a Museum

Absolutely Rare

Ripley’s entire exhibit collection spans over 35,000 rarities. As vast as your imagination, you never know what you’ll discover!

Totally Hands-On

Immersive and interactive, Ripley's offers you exciting new ways to experience the extraordinary.

Always Awesome

Ripley's is your one-stop spot for hours of excitement, rain or shine. With tickets valid for one year, fun is always flexible!

  • Absolutely Rare
    Ripley’s entire exhibit collection spans over 35,000 rarities. As vast as your imagination, you never know what you’ll discover!
  • Totally Hands-On
    Immersive and interactive, Ripley's offers you exciting new ways to experience the extraordinary.
  • Always Awesome
    Ripley's is your one-stop spot for hours of excitement, rain or shine. With tickets valid for one year, fun is always flexible!

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

May 8, 2026

Cartoon of the Day

The town of Kyle in Saskatchewan, Canada, faced a hiccup in the run-up to its November 2024 municipal election: no one ran for mayor.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated cartoon.

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