Great Museums in Gatlinburg

The Smoky Mountains running along theIf you're intrigued by things dark and taboo or enjoy
Tennessee-North Carolina border are undoubtedly abeing scared, then stop by the Ripley's Believe It or
great place to find peace. With over eight hundredNot Museum. This museum's artifacts collected from
miles of carved trails and a rich wildlife of bears, deer,all corners of the world are guaranteed to leave you
elk, and hundreds of species of birds, who wouldn'tshocked and confused. Be sure not to miss the
find enjoyment in such adventure? Though, for someGrimpsy and Streaper Casket Company exhibit.
of us there comes a time when we need a littleApparently, there was a mysterious disappearance of
peace from peace.the owner and townspeople.
A visit to the museums of Gatlinburg can provideDo you remember "Cooter" from The Dukes of
some spicy entertainment during a mountain vacation.Hazard? Ben Jones, the actor who played the
There are four quirky, must see museums in town;character keeps the legacy of TV land alive with his
each one offers something unique.museum, "Cooter's Place". Inside, fans can check out
Have you ever watched a movie that featured acostumes, props and all sorts of memorabilia from
beautiful automobile and you found yourself dreamingthe series. On top of that, there is an exciting go
about what it would be like to be the owner?cart track where you can drive prototypes of The
Chances are that car is on display at the HollywoodGeneral Lee. This is an ideal Museum for the whole
Star Cars Museum. Talk about American muscle! Thisfamily to enjoy.
museum is the honored host to the raw 1969 DodgeYou had better not cut out on this next museum
Charger from the film "The Dukes of Hazzard". Plus,because it is surely one of a kind. It's called the Salt
don't forget about the mean 1967 Mustang, Shelbyand Pepper Shaker Museum. Upon entry, you are
GT 500 from "Gone in Sixty Seconds". As far as carssurrounded in shelves filled with over 20,000 salt and
that you probably couldn't imagine yourself driving,pepper shakers from around the world. In fact, the
the museum includes the DeLorean from "Back tomuseum doesn't feel like a museum at all. It feels
the Future", the Bat Mobile from "Batman Returns"more like a designated space for a sacred collection.
and even the Flint Mobile from "The Flinstones". OnWhen looking around you can feel how much care
top of that, extravagant cars donated by celebritiesand dedication has gone into the display. The true
fill the exhibit. Regardless of your taste in moviesbeauty is not in a particular set, but in the chaos of
there is something at this car museum for everyone.them together.