Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

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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!

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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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.

Vote Us Best Aquarium!

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is up for North America’s Best Aquarium by USA TODAY 10Best. We were voted #1 in 2019 and with your help, we can redeem the title for 2024.

You can vote once per day until Monday, May 13 to help us sail our way to victory!

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!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

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Ripley's Mirror Maze Gatlinburg

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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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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!

Wonders You Have to See to Believe

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

April 15, 2024

Cartoon of the Day

A virophage is a virus that infects other viruses.

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!