Ripley's Haunted Adventure, Gatlinburg, TN - Adventure

When it comes to knowing what people are afraid of, Ripley's knows just what it is. They have now worked hard to be able to come up with just the right mixture of sights, sounds, and even smells to make you afraid - really afraid. Now all this information is being put into the Ripley's Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg, TN.

Every year, around Halloween, Ripley's has hosted the Ripley's Haunted Adventure. It is now in the eleventh year and producing fear has become a science for them. This year, they have labeled their show "Phobias," and it is sure to live up to its name. It will focus on the fears of the mind. They have become so good at it.

The building that Ripley's uses for the Haunted Adventure also has its own story that is sure to provide the excellent setting for the occasion. They had obtained the property that for many years had been owned by the Grimsby & Streaper Casket Company. It was reportedly built over a cave called The Sink. Ripley's had been told by the townspeople that some rather unnatural events had taken place inside the building from time to time. Apparently, in the early 1900's, it was known that various townspeople had been disappearing mysteriously. Then, in 1926, the company's owners also completely disappeared!

Ripley's is now using this property temporarily until they decide what to do with it. In the meantime, it is open year around providing good scares with a warning that you are entering at your own risk! Ripley's assumes no responsibility or guarantee of your return.

Inside, there are many exciting or horrifying scenes in which you may well come to understand what is meant by horror. Some of the scenes use live actors and there are plenty of galleries to supply a lot of horror to the visitors.

There are some exceptions as to who can visit the Haunted Adventure. Children under six years are not permitted to go through it and children 6 to 12 must have a parent go through with them. It is also recommended that people with heart trouble do not go through it.

Sometimes, strange things may even be required to get a ticket into it. The "Eat a Cricket for a Ticket'' theme called for approaching people on the street to see who might really be willing to eat a cricket. If they would, free tickets would be theirs to the Adventure. They also had some creepy crawlies available after people went through the haunted house that was on display for people to be able to see and feel them.

Through the years it has been open, Ripley's would sometimes have some horror film celebrity come and take part, making it the perfect final touch for the evening. This is one of the few horror houses that remain open throughout the year in the country. It is open from 10 AM until 11 PM every day.

Ripley's also has some other great adventures for you, too. You can take the whole family to see their Mirror Maze, the Odditorium, their theater, go mini-golfing, or even go see the Guinness World Records.