Unbelievable Wonders: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

Prepare to be amazed at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg, the ultimate destination for curiosity seekers and families in Tennessee. Explore a world of mind-bending oddities, incredible museum exhibits, and rare wonders that defy belief. As a top Gatlinburg attraction, our museum offers an immersive experience perfect for travelers looking to escape the ordinary. From fascinating historical artifacts to bizarre natural phenomena, discover why visitors call our exhibits truly incredible. Book your adventure today and dive into the strange, the unusual, and the unbelievable in the heart of the Smokies!

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Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Tours
5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$25
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Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Tours
Summary

Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together! Get the full Smoky Mountain experience with this ultimate bundle tour! Explore these picturesque mountains, uncover the rich history of the Cherokee and early settlers, and find out why this is the most-visited national ...

Inclusions
  • Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
  • This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
  • Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
  • Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
  • This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
  • Offline GPS-enabled route map
  • NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Itinerary
  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center
  • Mingus Mill
  • Quiet Walkways
  • Rockefeller Memorial
  • Newfound Gap Road
  • Alum Cave Trail
  • Morton Overlook
  • Carlos Campbell Overlook
  • Chimney Tops Trail
  • Kuwohi
  • Sugarlands Visitors Center
  • Cataract Falls
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
  • Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
  • Rainbow Falls Trail
  • Grotto Falls Trail
  • Baskins Creek Falls
  • Ely's Mill
  • Gatlinburg
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download., How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction., Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience., Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you, Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car, New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want., Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way., The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service., Please note that starting January 5, 2026, road work and hazard tree removal may cause lane closures and delays in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including the Sugarlands area, US-441/Newfound Gap Road, Cades Cove Loop, and other park roads., Some roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are currently closed due to seasonal closures. These closures are part of the park’s regular winter operations and affect our route., Valid parking tags are required for each vehicle parked anywhere within the boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Parking tags are available for purchase online., Seasonal road closures (reopening in 2026): Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road) and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Closed/inaccessible sites: Laurel Falls Trail (including related sections of the Sugarlands Mountain Trail), Carlos Campbell Overlook, and Mingus Mill (preservation/rehab work). Open (weather permitting): Newfound Gap Road (US 441), Little River Road, and Cades Cove Loop Road (may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance). These roads are generally open year-round but may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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