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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Voted TripAdvisor's No. 1 aquarium, this 1.4 million-gallon saltwater aquarium has thousands of exotic sea creatures and amazing 12-foot sharks visible from an underwater tunnel. New in 2010: Penguin Playhouse, a unique indoor/outdoor exhibit of African Penguins.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

631 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
United States

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Eat & Drink

Little Bear Winery's All That Razz

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Little Bear Winery

A winery for everyone's palate! Whether you like dry or sweet wines, Little Bear Winery has something for everyone.

Gatlinburg Wine Trail Passport

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Gatlinburg Wine Trail

Gatlinburg Wine Trail is the newest wine trail in the Smokies! Grab a passport and visit up to 5 select wineries in the Gatlinburg area for free tastings and gifts!

Blaine's Grill & Bar

Blaine's Grill & Bar

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Places to Stay

The Cedar @ Treehouse Grove

Cabins & Chalets

Treehouse Grove at Norton Creek

8 Unique Treehouse Built by Treehouse Master Pete Nelson

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Backwoods Vacation Rentals

Cabins & Chalets

Backwoods Vacation Rentals

Backwoods Vacation Rentals: Cabins and Chalets in the Great Smoky Mountains

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Things to Do

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Outdoor Activities

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Home of the record-breaking Gatlinburg SkyBridge- North America's longest pedestrian cable bridge

Marvel at 12-foot sharks, sawfish and Sally, the giant green sea turtle!

Zoos & Aquariums

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Marvel at 12-foot sharks, sawfish and Sally, the giant green sea turtle!

Ober Gatlinburg in Tennessee

Water & Amusement Parks

Ober Mountain Ski Area & Amusement Park

Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area

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