Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg?
- Thread starter carb850
- Start date
WVfishguy
New member
It's OK.
It's about half as good (or large) as the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga.
Ripley's is one of the "cookie cutter" aquariums like the one in Cincinnati (actually, Newport, KY). They have a standard design - once you've seen one, you've seen them all.
If you're going to go, at least see if they offer a "behind the scenes" tour. The guide (or docent) won't be able to answer technical questions, but its usually educational anyway.
It's about half as good (or large) as the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga.
Ripley's is one of the "cookie cutter" aquariums like the one in Cincinnati (actually, Newport, KY). They have a standard design - once you've seen one, you've seen them all.
If you're going to go, at least see if they offer a "behind the scenes" tour. The guide (or docent) won't be able to answer technical questions, but its usually educational anyway.
firefish2020
New member
It's a tourist attraction but you will enjoy it if you like aquariums. Try the Natl Aquarium in Baltimore for a serious look.
odoprelude
New member
the last time there I was there I was really impressed the coral reef display, best one I had seen at an aquarium for quite some time. It is small but nice.. Let me know if you are going down there anytime soon, I own two cabins that I rent out...
odoprelude
New member
Cabins in Gatlinburg, well.. Pigeon Forge... www.amongthestarrs.com (1 Bedroom) and www.treetopjunction.com (4 bedroom)
firefish2020
New member
Bananas Chris, I wish I knew this last year when we went down there. I'll keep it in mind next year.
odoprelude
New member
Carb850, thanks! Hey, everyone let me know if anyone is interested, there is a special rate for everyone on the board. PM me for details!
H.crispa
New member
I liked it. Gatlinburg is a really cool little town though-- a really classy little place reminiscent of the village at Snowshoe.
Yes, there is a mini amusement park, a haunted house (good one too) and an aquarium and a ski chair lift but it isn't built out like Pigeon Forge and has a totally different atmosphere. More adult-friendly and less for kids. Pigeon Forge on the other hand... is more like Niagra Falls (Canadian side) without the big water leak-- or Myrtle Beach without the sandbox and the giant pool. :bounce3:Go carts, arcades, indoor "skydiving" (pretty neat BTW), water slides, Dollywood, mini golf, giant people sling shots and bungee jump towers, hideous traffic jams and junk shops gallore. Both are a lot of fun! Just depends on what you are looking for. Oh yeah, Pigeon Forge is a dry town... or they don't sell booze on sunday or something pathetically stupid like that. Sorry about that little dig there but people who like to use the government to cram their religeous dogma down my throat really make me angry enough to chew out their arteries with my teeth and watch them bleed to death. Kind of like our own pathetically stupid law against selling hooch on sunday until after 1:00:blown:
The aquarium though, I thought was pretty nice. I wouldn't go to G.B. specifically for a trip there but if you are in the neighborhood...
Boy, did I go way off on a tangent or what ???
Yes, there is a mini amusement park, a haunted house (good one too) and an aquarium and a ski chair lift but it isn't built out like Pigeon Forge and has a totally different atmosphere. More adult-friendly and less for kids. Pigeon Forge on the other hand... is more like Niagra Falls (Canadian side) without the big water leak-- or Myrtle Beach without the sandbox and the giant pool. :bounce3:Go carts, arcades, indoor "skydiving" (pretty neat BTW), water slides, Dollywood, mini golf, giant people sling shots and bungee jump towers, hideous traffic jams and junk shops gallore. Both are a lot of fun! Just depends on what you are looking for. Oh yeah, Pigeon Forge is a dry town... or they don't sell booze on sunday or something pathetically stupid like that. Sorry about that little dig there but people who like to use the government to cram their religeous dogma down my throat really make me angry enough to chew out their arteries with my teeth and watch them bleed to death. Kind of like our own pathetically stupid law against selling hooch on sunday until after 1:00:blown:The aquarium though, I thought was pretty nice. I wouldn't go to G.B. specifically for a trip there but if you are in the neighborhood...
Boy, did I go way off on a tangent or what ???
Last edited:
carb850
New member
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9717357#post9717357 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H.crispa
I liked it. Gatlinburg is a really cool little town though-- a really classy little place reminiscent of the village at Snowshoe.
Fantastic, I'm now looking even more forward to the trip!
