We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 24 Newport Attractions »

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

250 SW Bay Boulevard, Newport, OR 97365
Got a photo?
Add it.
Ranked #11 of 17 attractions in Newport
3.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Update attraction details
Write a Review

30 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    2
    8
    13
    2
    5
Date Rating
Salt Lake City, Utah
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

So cheesy but fun, fact filled entertainment. The gift shop was huge. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Honeymoonjack for Newport
Portland, Oregon
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I remember this place being a lot more impressive when I was a kid but many things are that way. Still, Ripley's is a fun stop but it is a little expensive. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by HikeBiker for Newport
Independence
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The experience was lacking entertainment value. My children and I were excited to be visiting this well known attraction. The prices were high and the displays were boring. The entire attraction took less than 15 minutes to view and was a waste of time and money. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Idaho, United States
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Although this was interesting at times, the whole experience was like 15 minutes and the exhibit lacked a wow factor. Nothing you can't get watching the show on TV reruns. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by Candice M for Newport
Clackamas, OR
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have a beach home near Newport and usually opt for the abundant outdoor activities in the area (beaches, tidal pools, clamming, the Newport Aquarium). After 7 years we finally visited Ripley's when the weather drove us indoors. After reading TripAdvisor reviews, we had very low expectations, but ended up pleasantly surprised that this was not a complete waste of... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by jkmeye for Newport
Fairview, Oregon
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Was fun to see things have been updated in the last ten years but they definetly need to revamp it for 11$ a person. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Tigard, Oregon
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

All of the Ripley attractions are very much the same, but do offer something to pass time or to keep SOME kids interested. If you buy the 3 attraction value pack, which also includes the wax museum and the underwater attraction, you get a better value and can wastefully enjoy a couple of hours inside on a rainy day. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by ukscots for Newport
Prescott, Arizona
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Okay, so I had been to these before, but our teens hadn't and they were quite entertained. Do buy all three tickets, the whole thing takes about three hours and is just enough. $99.00 for four of us. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by AZMax86303 for Newport
seattle
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

you cant go wrong with this place.. with its odd and unusal stuff they offer. i have been to the one in san fransisco and this one had different items on display which was nice. i was kind of expecting to see a lot of the same stuff... fun for all .. worth a visit More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by cher98115 for Newport
arizona
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

If you like off the wall kinda stuff this would be it. Kinda makes you wonder to how people made it or if it's even real. The best part of Ripley's was the dance room ( at least that's what we think ). The wall has psycadelic colors that trace the shape of your body? Smelly part is right across... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by westtravelers for Newport

Travellers who viewed Ripley's Believe It or Not! also viewed

Oregon Coast Aquarium
4 of 5 stars 191 Reviews
Newport, Oregon Coast
Oregon Undersea Gardens
2.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Newport, Oregon Coast
 
Devil\
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Newport, Oregon Coast
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
4.5 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
Newport, Oregon Coast
 

Been to Ripley's Believe It or Not!? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Ripley's Believe It or Not!, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing