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Posts From: April 2020

Ripley's Believe it or Not! Celebrates 50th Anniversary

By Marci Claude on Apr. 15, 2020

One of the most popular attractions since 1970. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! opened its doors in downtown Gatlinburg on May 30, 1970. The Odditorium was an instant sensation and continues its prominence today, as thousands come to see its weird and wonderful curiosities. Through the years, the…

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