Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

United States Tennessee GatlinburgRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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(865) 430-8808

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A deep dive into Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

THINGS TO DO ✨ GATLINBURG, TN @visitgatlinburg #gatlinburgpartner • ANAKEESTA • Take a picturesque chairlift or gondola ride up the mountain to reach @anakeesta - this gorgeous theme park has many attractions for kids and adults alike. From zip lining, to skywalks, to shopping, and delicious food you have to pop in here for a day of fun! • RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM • This cool aquarium gave us a up close look at sharks, penguins, and the cutest seahorses. The kids loved the animals and indoor playground, and Jordan said their shark exhibit definitely had him closer to sharks than ever before. @ripleysaquarium • GATLIN’S FUN CENTER • Bumper cars, glow in the dark mini golf, ropes courses, escape rooms.. no matter what you’re into @gatlinsfuncenter had it right there ready for you! Kennedy’s fav was bumper cars which we had all to ourselves, and Addie loved the glow in the dark mini golf! • SKYBRIDGE • The SkyBridge was the perfect way to say goodbye to Gatlinburg! We loved getting one last scenic view of the Smokey Mountains before hitting the road. Did you know the view from this list made @travelandleisure list of top 10 views in the U.S. 😍 @gatlinburgskylift Which sounds most fun to you? #visitgatlinburg #tennessee #familytravel

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My family went right after the new Year on a weekday. We showed up at about 9:30 and finished going through all the exhibits at about 11. When we were leaving at 11 the parking lot was packed and there was a line down the road for people trying to get access. There was also a line at the ticket booth of people waiting to get tickets. I would recommend going first thing in the morning, or towards closing, to skip the lines and crowds. Additionally, I had bought our tickets in advance online and got to skip the line altogether, so I highly recommend it! You do not save anything by purchasing in person and your tickets are good for a year from the date of purchase. With that being said, the aquarium itself was fantastic and it is no wonder it was so busy! If you're visiting or traveling even remotely close to this place I would dare to say it is a must visit. We do not have children, and as two adults, we had an absolute blast. The facilities are beautiful, clean, and top of the line. There were so many cool creatures and things to do. There is a touch pool for manta rays, which includes the option to feed them, there is a penguin parade where they bring the penguins out, and there are educational talks. There was also a penguin encounter, which we paid extra for, and was well worth it! It was a group of about 10 people and we got to talk to staff 1 on 1, pet the penguin, and get a great picture (included in the price). This added about another hour onto our visit. Throughout the aquarium there were food facilities and plenty of places to sit. The aquarium also includes eye level exhibits, exhibits you can see from above the water, and even a walk through exhibit that was surprisingly long and included a conveyor belt ride, which is also a novelty. Lastly, when leaving, we got to see the gift shop which has something in the price range for everyone. The shop even includes art done by the penguins, which is pretty unique. We walked away with two items from the shop for a affordable $25. All in all, if you or your family are even the least bit interested in animals or nature, visit. If you're still on the fence, they had a trophy saying they were voted the best aquarium in America in 2018. If you don't go, it is your loss!

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