If you\u2019re wondering when to plan your fall visit to Gatlinburg, the month of October is the perfect choice\u2014not only because that\u2019s when the fall foliage of the Smoky Mountains will be at its peak, but also because you\u2019ll have the chance to check out Ripley\u2019s Fright Nights, which start at the beginning of the month!<\/p>\n
From October 1\u2013November 1, 2016, Ripley\u2019s Haunted Adventure will present its 18th-annual Fright Nights<\/strong>! This year\u2019s theme is \u201cMovie Monster Madness.\u201d Prepare to travel back in time as Ripley\u2019s takes you through 85 years of Hollywood\u2019s scariest monsters!<\/p>\n You can check out Ripley\u2019s \u201cMovie Monster\u201d Fright Nights any Friday, Saturday, or Sunday in October<\/strong> from 6 p.m. until close. They\u2019ll also have a special showing on Halloween night. Each evening of the Fright Night festivities, you can catch a character parade at 6 p.m. Don\u2019t miss this exciting\u2014and frightening\u2014event in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg this October!<\/p>\n Keep in mind that children must be 6 years or older to enter Ripley\u2019s Haunted Adventure; all children between the ages of 6 and 11 must be accompanied by a guardian.<\/p>\n As the host of Ripley\u2019s Fright Nights, Ripley\u2019s Haunted Adventure<\/a> is one of the most thrilling attractions on the Parkway! This 10,000-square-foot haunted mansion is open 365 days of the year, so no matter when you plan your Gatlinburg visit, you can plan for a night of spooktastic fun!<\/p>\n Located at 908 Parkway in Gatlinburg, Ripley\u2019s Haunted Mansion<\/a> is open every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Plan for a tour during your stay\u2026if you dare!<\/p>\n If scary adventures aren\u2019t your thing or if you have younger children in your family who\u2019ll be traveling with you to Gatlinburg, don\u2019t think that Ripley\u2019s Haunted Adventure is your only option when it comes to Ripley\u2019s attractions. In fact, there are a variety of famous Ripley\u2019s attractions waiting for you this October. Check them out in our list below, and plan to visit at least one while you\u2019re in town!<\/p>\n Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies<\/a>\u2014Rated the number 1 aquarium in America and the number 5 in the world, Ripley\u2019s Aquarium is so much more than a place to see hundreds of creatures that live under the sea. Some other adventures this aquarium has in store include waddling with penguins, splashing with stingrays, and even spending the night with sharks! Check it all out at 88 River Road in Gatlinburg.<\/p>\n Ripley\u2019s Odditorium<\/a>\u2014Located at 800 Parkway in Gatlinburg, this 12,500-square-foot attraction features more than 500 exhibits, artifacts, and oddities in 16 different galleries on 3 separate floors. In other words, you\u2019ll find PLENTY at the Odditorium to keep you entertained during your visit to Gatlinburg.<\/p>\n Ripley\u2019s Moving Theater<\/a>\u2014Strap in for an exciting ride at this real-D 5D moving theater experience in Gatlinburg! Located at 908 Parkway, the Moving Theater now features 2 new films (Monkey Madness and Happy Feet: Mumble\u2019s Wild Ride) with state-of-the-art surround sound, digital effects, and motion seats. So you won\u2019t just be watching a movie \u2026 you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re in one!<\/p>\nMore about Ripley\u2019s Haunted Adventure<\/h2>\n
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