Ripley's aquarium has places to eat.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies has two attractive restaurants. One aptly named Feeding Frenzy serves fast food on an attractive indoor patio overlooking a tank of sharks and sting rays. But for elegant dining, try the Veranda Restaurant. There you may enjoy gourmet food with views of the Smokies and Gatlinburg's Little Pigeon River. Private dining rooms are also available which are perfect for those special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries and proposals. Private dining rooms may include a visit from an underwater diver carrying a personalized message such as "will you marry me?"

Ripley's Aquarium has a gift shop.

Ripley's Cargo Hold Gift Shop carries a variety of merchandise to remind the Smoky visitor of their time at the Gatlinburg aquarium. Among the shops attractions are designer figurines of fish along with T-shirts, hats, post cards, posters and a myriad of other gifts inspired by our finned friends of the watery deep. Locally made crafts are also featured at Ripley's Cargo Hold.