Smoky Mountain Aquariums - Zoos - Museums
Aquariums
Ripley's Aquaruim
88 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
(865) 430-8808
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Ripley's Aquarium is one of the best attractions in the Smoky Mountains. Kids and adults alike have a fun and educational experience here. One of the favorite attractions is the shark tank and tunnel. A motorized walkway escorts visitors through a tunnel, allowing viewing of many species from a different perspective.
Zoos
Knoxville Zoo
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 637-5331
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Knoxville Zoo is open year round (weather permitting) except for Christmas Day.
Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo
109 Nascar Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-4091
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This Zoo is an indoor attraction, allowing for visits when the weather is less than ideal.
Museums
Dinosaur Walk Museum
106 Showplace Boulevard
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865-428-4003
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Hollywood Star Car Museum
914 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN
(865) 430-2200
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Tennessee Museum of Aviation
135 Air Museum Way
Sevierville, TN 37862
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Ripley's Museum
908 Parkway
Gatlinburg, Tn. 37738
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Elvis Museum
2638 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, Tn.
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Museum of Salt & Pepper Shakers
461 Brookside Village Way
Gatlinburg, TN (865) 430-5515
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Tennessee Muscle Car Museum
320 Winfield Dunn Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37876
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Hollywood Wax Museum
903 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3182
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Little River Railroad / Lumber Museum
7747 East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-2211
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Bush Bean Museum
3901 U.S. 411
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 509-3077
Gatlinburg Space Needle
115 Historic Nature Trl
Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3321
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