About Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg is the museum of oddities on the Parkway, and the anchor of Ripley's cluster of attractions downtown. You wander through rooms of strange artifacts, unusual art and hands-on games, and it is a reliable stop with kids and teens.
What is inside
Ripley's describes its Believe It or Not! museums as hands-on places to explore hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts, incredible art, animal oddities, pop-culture memorabilia, interactive games and stories of people and places you have to see to believe. The Gatlinburg museum follows that formula. It is a self-paced walk-through, so a visit can be quick or leisurely.
Hours and location
- Address: 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Hours (week of October 22, 2026): 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
- Tickets: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg sells single tickets and combos
Hours shift by season. Ripley's advertised a fall combo discount of 25% off on October 22, and its FAQ lists 30% off single attraction tickets for military members and first responders, $1 off for AAA members and $1 off for seniors on single admission. These discounts are applied at the ticket counter, not online. No ticket prices are listed here because they vary by date and package.
The neighbors
Ripley's runs several Gatlinburg attractions close together:
- Ripley's Haunted Adventure
- Ripley's Mirror Maze
- Ripley's Motion Blaster at 904 Parkway
- Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf at 188 Parkway
- Ripley's Mountain Coaster
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies on River Road
Combos bundle two or more of these and usually cost less than buying each at the door. Ask at the counter which combos are available on your day.
Tips
- Time: plan on about an hour at a relaxed pace, longer with kids who stop at every game
- Little ones: some displays are odd or a little gruesome by design, so use your judgment with small children
- Parking: the Parkway is crowded, so use the free Gatlinburg trolley or a park-and-ride lot at the Welcome Center on Banner Road or the City Hall lot on Highway 321
- Weather: it is indoors, which makes it a good plan for rain or the heat of the afternoon
Who it suits
Families, curious teenagers and anyone who likes the odd corners of travel. For a full day indoors, pair it with the Aquarium of the Smokies.
Good to know
- How long should I plan for my visit?
- Plan on about 1 hours.
