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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Aquarium

4.6(40827 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 9 p.m.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

About

Big facility with sharks, rays & turtles. Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    88 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
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    Phone
    (865) 430-8808
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    Hours
    Monday:9 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Tuesday:9 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Wednesday:9 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Thursday:9 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Friday:9 a.m.–11 p.m.
    Saturday:9 a.m.–11 p.m.
    Sunday:9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Playground: Has playground

Nearby

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