Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

Forgot to take photos, but this place is a must see if you're in town! Very cool!

- Linton Neal

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800 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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.

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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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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 Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg, your one-stop destination for family fun!

Plan Your Unforgettable Visit

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Tuesday Oct 22	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

We are temporarily closed for renovations. But don’t worry—something AMAZING is coming your way!

Tuesday Oct 22	11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

We are temporarily closed for renovations. But don’t worry—something AMAZING is coming your way!

Tuesday Oct 22	11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 24	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 25	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Oct 26	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 27	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 28	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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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Welcome to the Weird

In collaboration with artist Jahshawun Youmans, Ripley's presents the WEiRDO Collection, a capsule inspired by the uniqueness of personal style and the exhibits of the Ripley's collection.

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Spark your Sense of Curiosity

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

October 21, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

Malta, Wales and Bhutan have dragons on their national flags.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!

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