Amazing Mirror Maze, Gatlinburg, TN - Amusement

A new feature in Gatlinburg is the Ripley's Amazing Mirror Maze. This feature was built in 2008 and has proven to be quite a hit with many people, just like the other museums that Ripley's has brought to this town.

The Amazing Mirror Maze claims to be the world's largest maze. There are more than 2,000 square feet of maze space for people to get lost in - and then find their way out again. It is all mirrors and they can really be tricky. Of course, the maze has its usual share of dead ends, circles and corners, and many mirrors give the apparent hallways an infinite look about them.

Probably the greatest feature of the maze is the terrific light show that goes on while you are in it. It really is incredible, and this is what makes it even more challenging. Magnificent halls appear endless, with a wide variety of color being used in the arches and enough repetition to make you definitely feel lost in this gigantic maze. Not only is there lighting effects, but also sound effects, too. The average time that it takes people to go through the maze is somewhere between 12 and 16 minutes.

Ripley's has promised that the maze does not stay the same from one year to the next. This means that it is different each year and you can try to find your way out of a brand new puzzle each year. If you visit the Amazing Mirror Maze during the Halloween season, you are apt to be scared out of your senses as it is adjusted to fit the season with many frightening scenes.

When you are done with the Maze, you can go down below to their Candy Factory store. This will provide you and the children with the perfect answer for that sweet tooth. There are plenty of different kinds of candy from which to choose - 108 of them. You or the kids can select from favorites of the past or get some kind of sweet treat that they are more familiar with - it is all there. There is sure to be something for everyone and some you probably have not tried yet, too.

Ripley's also has a number of other fun places to go to in Gatlinburg, too. The whole family will love the many creatures that are in the gigantic Ripley's Aquarium. There are many exhibits of sharks and a large host of other great things to see and do. Some of the exhibits are interactive. Another place is the Ripley's Haunted Adventure - which is also open all year. Children under six are not permitted but the older ones are sure to enjoy the sights and frights. Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum is another place that is sure to produce wonder and amazement in all members of the family.

The Ripley's Amazing Mirror Maze is located right in the heart of Gatlinburg on the Parkway and is easy to find. The building is between lights eight and nine, and right across the street from the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The Maze is open all year.