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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is at 88 River Road in downtown Gatlinburg, per Ripley's. It is fully indoors, which makes it the go-to plan when the weather turns.
Tickets
Single-attraction adult tickets start at $42.99 on the Ripley's ticket page. Combo tickets that pair the aquarium with other Gatlinburg attractions are sold by Ripley's and third-party sellers.
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Highlights
- The underwater shark tunnel with a moving walkway
- Penguin exhibits and the penguin parade
- Touch pools and ray encounters
Source: Ripley's.
Parking and getting there
The aquarium is at traffic light No. 5, with a city parking garage directly behind it that costs about $10, according to U.S. News Travel. Staying downtown and walking is easier.
Tips
- Rainy afternoons are the busiest; go first thing in the morning.
- Allow two to three hours.
- See our rainy-day list for the rest of the day.
