Traveling on moving glide paths, visitors enter the ocean realm and come face to face with thousands of fascinating fishes and menacing sea creatures, everything from barracudas, to rays, to jellyfish, octopi, moray eels and giant sharks! Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN, is literally teeming with life – over 10,000 exotic sea creatures in 350 individual species.
There are more fish in this aquarium than there are people living in the entire town of Gatlinburg. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is a world-class aquarium with 1.4 million gallons of spectacular FUN! Voted one of the top 5 Aquariums in the USA & the World! Aquarium features 12-foot Sharks, Giant Sea Turtle, Stingrays, Penguin Playhouse, State-of-the-Art Underwater Tunnels, and thousands of Exotic Sea Creatures. Enjoy Diving and Feeding Shows. Quick-service Eatery and Award-winning Gift Shop on site. Open 365 Days a Year. Exciting New Exhibits Every Year! Self-Guided Tour.
Meet the Aquarium’s most adorable creatures Face-to-Beak! Interact with one of the playful penguins from the state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor habitat! Have you ever wished you could interact with stingrays? This unique experience takes you into Touch-A-Ray Bay where you will get up close and personal with our stingrays!
The Hard Rock Café started as a craving for some good American grub and a passion for rock'n'roll, and it has grown to be a destination for millions of people around the world, whether they are on vacation or just out for dinner with the family. With a total of 138 cafes around the world, Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times.
Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Rock Walls, Surface tops and Booth Interactive, touchscreen technology allows guests to check out the best pieces of the memorabilia collection, even if it's currently on a wall in another country.
Hard Rock Café serves fresh, handmade, classic American cooking with a Southern flair. Choose from the following menus (combo packages also available - choose from the meals below and also get a Hard Rock Cafe T-Shirt!):
Acoustic - Choice of Entrée (choose one): Hard Rock 6oz Cheeseburger or Bacon Cheeseburger, Hickory Smokehouse Sandwich or Texan, entree salad or sandwich. Dessert: Chef's Dessert. Choice of Beverage (choose one): Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drink.
Electric - Choice of Entrée (choose one): Fajitas (chicken, steak or shrimp), grilled salmon, burgers or sandwiches, smokehouse hickory chicken, smoked ribs OR duo platter, twisted chicken mac and cheese (all entrees are paired with listed side items per menu). Dessert (choose one)t: Apple Cobbler, Cheesecake (both served with coffee or tea). Choice of Soft Drink.