HOURS
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAYS – THURSDAYS:
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAYS – SUNDAYS:
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
DIRECTIONS
From Virginia (Interstate- 45 mins)(City- 3 hours, 45 mins)
Take I-81 South to I -40 East to Exit 435 (Newport) and follow Hwy 321 South all the way into Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from interstate: 45 minutes.
From Lexington (Interstate- 45 mins)(City- 3 hours, 45 mins)
Take I-75 South to I-640 East, then I-40 East to exit 407 torwards GATLINBURG / SEVIERVILLE / PIGEON FORGE. Stay on Parkway through the Great Smoky Mountains. Approximate drivetime from interstate: 45 minutes. Alternate Route: Take I-75 South to I-640 East, then I-40 East to exit 435 (Newport) and follow Highway 321 South to Gatlinburg. Approximate drivetime from interstate: 45 minutes.
From Chattanooga (Interstate- 1 hour, 40 mins)(City- 2 hours, 45 mins)
Take Exit 81 on I-75 North and follow Highway 321 North through Maryville and Townsend and Highway 73 to Gatlinburg. Approximate driving time from interstate: 70 minutes.
From Nashville (Interstate- 1 hour, 40 mins)(City- 3 hours, 45 mins)
From I-40 take I-75 South to Exit 81 and follow Highway 321 North through Maryville and Townsend and Highway 73 to Gatlinburg. Approximate driving time from interstate: 70 minutes.
From Asheville (Interstate- 45 mins)(City- 1 hour, 40 mins)
Take I-40 West to Exit 443 and follow Foothills Parkway to Highway 321 South to Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from interstate: 45 minutes.
From Atlanta (City- 4 hours, 15 mins)
Take I-85 North to I-985 North to US 23. Take US 23 to Highway 23/441 to Highway 74/441 through Cherokee, NC to Gatlinburg. Approximate drive time from Atlanta: 4 hours 10 minutes.
PARKING
Traffic Light #5, 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 33738
City owned parking garage is located directly behind the Aquarium. Park all day, walk or ride the trolley to all Ripley’s Attractions!
- $10.00 flat fee per visit.
*Prices and Hours are subject to change in Season and during Special Events.
