Most of our guests have heard of the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies -- voted America's #1 Aquarium, and boasts 10,000+ creatures and most recently a penguin exhibit. But did you know there are 8 Ripley's attractions in Gatlinburg...a short drive from the Gatlinburg Lodge?

Davy Crockett Mini Golf ($9.99 for adults,less for kids to play featuring play over all kinds of drops, splits, water features, etc.)

Guinness World of Records (just like the book, only in galleries)

Ripley's Haunted Adventure (they don't allow under 6 year olds to tour...not for the faint of heart)

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum (with over 500exhibits)

Mirror Maze (with sounds and lights and 2000 square feet of paths)

Ripley's Moving Theater (that's the kind where your seat moves as if you're part of the movie)

Old MacDonald's Farm Mini-Golf ---actually that one's near theTanger Outlet mall in Sevierville  More on that next time : - )