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Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum

800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-5096
Ranked #32 of 57 attractions in Gatlinburg
3.5 of 5 stars 142 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: Experience the Odd & Unusual! Explore the NEW Rooms & Exhibits from Around the World! 3 Stories of Over 500 Amazing Exhibits in this Interactive,...... more » Owner description: Experience the Odd & Unusual! Explore the NEW Rooms & Exhibits from Around the World! 3 Stories of Over 500 Amazing Exhibits in this Interactive, Family Fun Odditorium. Inspired the Hit TV Show and Internationally Famous! « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

There were some really interesting things, but I expected more. For the price, it wasn't worth it. More

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Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

There were some interesting artifacts and I learned some things I didn't know. More

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Conroe, Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

If you have some extra time and money, go! If not there are many more places where your time and money are probably better enjoyed. Kid's didnt even think much of it. More

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Carbondale, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I had read a few reviews on here before going but we decided hey, we're on our honeymoon, let's do it! Well, it was at best alright. There were a few interesting exhibits but I did not think it was worth the price of admission. If it was a little cheaper, I would probably consider going back. We are in... More

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indianapolis, indiana
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is a fun experience -- a little pricey, but most things are in Gatlinburg. I brought young chlidren (under 10) and several of the exhibits were a bit gruesome for them. But I'd recommened for families with kids ages 10 and up. Plan to spend 2-3 hours. More

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Franklin, Ohio
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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It had some interesting things to look at. Very clean and pretty friendly people working there. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

This was my second time visiting the museum, once when I was 13 this time at 29-yrs of age. Although I enjoyed it, it didn't seems as if much had been updated during these years. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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Very neat fun for the family u learn a lot and it has a lot of neat things my kids loved it I liked it as well but I'm just a big kid too :) great prices as well!! More

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Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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nice way to spend time with all ages . love the gift shop too. Exhibits go from wow to gross More

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

A little cheesy, a little weird, but entertaining. We did it as part of an aquarium add-on, and the kids (between ages 8-12) enjoyed it. But they liked the aquarium a lot better! NOt a total waste, but don't expect anything extraordinary. More

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