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Ripley's Mountain Coaster Gatlinburg

So fun. Good price. No wait. Recommend going at dark to see the lights

- Madison Leigh

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386 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Make Mountain Memories

Zoom through the fresh mountain air as you operate your very own gravity-propelled cart through the beautiful twists and turns of the Smoky Mountains!

Make Mountain Memories

Zoom through the fresh mountain air as you operate your very own gravity-propelled cart through the beautiful twists and turns of the Smoky Mountains!

Need for Speed

Looking for an adrenaline rush? Take the adventure into your own hands! Embrace daring speed and zoom through thrilling turns in your very own self-operated gravity-propelled cart!

  • Need for Speed

    Need for Speed

    Looking for an adrenaline rush? Take the adventure into your own hands! Embrace daring speed and zoom through thrilling turns in your very own self-operated gravity-propelled cart!

  • Take in the Views

    Take in the Views

    Prefer to take things a little slower? You control the speed! Wind your way downhill in the most unique way to experience the breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

  • Room for Two

    Room for Two

    Solo or with a friend? No problem! Buckle up into a single or double cart and get ready to make mountain memories that will last a lifetime!

  • Fly the Smokies

    Fly the Smokies

    Defy gravity and glide through the mountains on the ride that redefines adventure.

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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.

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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Get ready to make memories and experience the excitement of Ripley’s Mountain Coaster Gatlinburg, your one-stop destination for family fun!

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Need to Know 

These big thrills come with a few requirements:

  • Check in at the ticket booth to grab your wristband and sign a waiver before riding.

  • Guests must be at least 10 years old and 54" tall to ride solo.

  • Kids aged three to nine must be at least 38" tall, and accompanied by someone who is at least 16 years old and 54" tall.

  • Weight limits per coaster cart: 375 pounds per cart if track is dry (330 pounds per cart if track is wet).

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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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