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Situated close to Cincinnati and Louisville in Northern Kentucky, Williamstown is easy to reach and packed with things to see and do. War veteran William Arnold founded the city in 1795, however, it wasn't until the arrival of the Cincinnati Southern Railway that the town started to gain prominence.



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The Ark Encounter opens at 9:00 am and closes between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, depending on the season. The duration of your visit will largely depend on your level of interest and the amount of time you want to spend exploring the exhibits. On average, visitors spend around 3-4 hours at the Ark Encounter.

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Tickets and Special Offerings at the Ark Encounter Tickets for the Ark Encounter are $59.95 for adults, $49.95 for seniors, and $29.95 for youth aged 11 to 17. Children under 10 are free. See combo ticket prices and information above to tour both the Ark and Creation Museum.

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The Ark Encounter like many attractions is more busy during the weekends. If possible visit during the weekdays. But if you cannot weekends are fine. We visited on Memorial Day weekend 2023 and although it was busy in some areas the crowds were able to spread out to the many attractions.

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Allow at least 5–6 hours to visit the Ark Encounter attraction. Many people ask how much time to allow for a visit to the Ark Encounter and all that it has to offer.

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The Ark Encounter takes very seriously its responsibility to ensure that its attractions are family friendly. Due to this, we require all guests to wear clothing that is appropriate. Inappropriate clothing at our locations includes, but is not limited to: Clothing with obscene language or graphics.

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The distance between Branson and Ark Encounter is 494 miles. The road distance is 599.3 miles. How do I travel from Branson to Ark Encounter without a car? The best way to get from Branson to Ark Encounter without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 15h 35m and costs $190 - $380.

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The distance between Pigeon Forge and Ark Encounter is 205 miles. The road distance is 249 miles. How do I travel from Pigeon Forge to Ark Encounter without a car? The best way to get from Pigeon Forge to Ark Encounter without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $400 - $550.

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The Ark Encounter opens at 9:00 am and closes between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, depending on the season. The duration of your visit will largely depend on your level of interest and the amount of time you want to spend exploring the exhibits. On average, visitors spend around 3-4 hours at the Ark Encounter.

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You could do the Ark in about 4-5 hours without doing their petting zoo and other outdoor things. The Creation Museum definitely takes a day--again, lots to do outside and crowds can slow things down. I would recommend two days.

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The zoo, Children's Zoo, kangaroo walkabout, and animal shows are included with Ark Encounter admission. Camel rides and camel encounters have an additional cost.

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You are able to leave the Ark Encounter and reenter on the same day. Take the shuttle bus back to the parking lot and your specially colored wristband will allow you to regain entry. The Ark is wheelchair- and stroller-friendly.

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The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum have been closed for nearly three months because of the pandemic. It says the closing has had an economic impact to local hotels, restaurants and small businesses. For more on the two attractions, visit CreationMuseum.org and ArkEncounter.org. Copyright 2020 WDRB Media.

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