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Gatlinburg Vacation Attractions |
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies: Walk through the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel surrounded by sharks at this 1.4 million gallon mega fish bowl. Touch a stingray, hold a horseshoe crab, and see more than 10,000 exotic sea creatures. Hourly dive/feeding show. See a photo tour. Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway: Ride the 120-passenger tramway from downtown Gatlinburg up to Ober Gatlinburg ski resort and amusement park with spectacular year-round views. Guinness World Records Museum: See hundreds of exhibits from the best-selling Guinness Book of World Records with memorabilia of famous record-holders and hundreds of exhibits in downtown Gatlinburg. Smoky Mountain Winery: Sample wines which have received hundreds of regional, national and international awards. Visit the production area for a free tour. A knowledgeable and courteous staff will answer your questions on the aspects of wine making. Space Needle: Ride to the top of this 342-foot observation tower in the middle of Gatlinburg for panoramic views of the valley and the Great Smoky Mountains. Christus Gardens: Tour this Christian-themed attraction with Biblical murals, sculpture and more. Experience the Greatest Story Ever Told with dramatic life-size settings, Biblical coins and gems. Gatlinburg Sky Lift: Ride up Crockett Mountain from downtown. Ripley's Haunted Adventure: Scream and have fun in this multi-million dollar haunted attraction with live actors and special effects. Hillbilly Golf: Ride an incline 300 above the city to play the "world's most unusual" miniature golf. Go to their Web site. Motion Ride Movie Theater: This vitual reality motion stimulator will take you on a fun adventure. Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum: See more than 500 exhibits of outstanding and incredible artifacts from around the world. Star Cars Museum: See 30 real Hollywood movie and TV cars in recreated sets with sound, lights and action. Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf: Two 18-hole courses replicating the "old days" when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed "them thar hills." Ripley's Moving Theatre: This 3D motion stimulator lets you feel the wind and snow as your seats move with the 70 mm film action. Cooter's Place: Take a trip back in time at Cooter's Dukes of Hazzard store and Museum. Mysterious Mansion of Gatlinburg: Adventure of fantasy and fear in this "turn of the century" haunted mansion. |