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  • Stage Right Theatre Company. Distance: 3.76km. Address: 1418 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097. ...
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  • William Arnold Log House. Distance: 1.69km. ...
  • Webb Park. Opening Hours: Open on 8:00-20:00.




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  • 1- Visit The Ark Encounter. ...
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  • 3- See The Animals In Ararat Ridge Zoo. ...
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  • 5- Discover History At William Arnold Log Home. ...
  • 6- Shop For Unique Gifts In Williamsburg Vendors Mall.


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Helpful? There is an outdoor portion to the encounter, but that is mainly the walk from the tour bus to the Ark. There is a petting zoo outside as well. The entirety of the Ark tour is indoors and it's air conditioned.

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Florence Kentucky at the Hampton Inn on Turfway Rd is about the halfway place. The Ark and the museum are about 45 miles apart. Helpful? We stayed in Florence, KY, a good spot for hotels (I recommend Hampton Inn on Turfway Road) and great variety of restaurants.

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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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You can tackle both in a day if you're up for it, but I recommend planning for at least two days to fully immerse yourself. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the mysteries of creation.

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To avoid the crowds, it's advisable to visit during weekdays or early in the morning.

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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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Ark Encounter is situated in the beautiful Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington on I-75.

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As you enter the Ark, you can feel the presence of the Holy Spirit, or at least, I did. Much walking and you walk on ramps or they do have elevators. The Ark itself is 510 ft long, 85 ft wide, and 51 ft high. You go on a self-guided tour, so you can go at your own pace.

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Is there free parking at the Ark Encounter? No parking is not free but they have a large parking lot and nice buses to drive you to the park. It is $15 for standard vehicles.

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The zoo, Children's Zoo, kangaroo walkabout, and animal shows are included with Ark Encounter admission.

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Tips For Visiting The Ark Encounter
  • Plan A Visit During Off-Peak Times. Try to visit the Ark Encounter during off-peak times. ...
  • Visit The Ark Encounter Website. ...
  • Plan For A 4- To 6-Hour Visit. ...
  • Purchase Tickets In Advance. ...
  • Wear Comfortable Shoes And Clothes. ...
  • Beat The Crowd. ...
  • Download A Map. ...
  • Bring A Camera.


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“Can I buy tickets the day of when we get there?” Yes, you can buy tickets the day you get there, but if you buy on line you get free parking.

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