Attractions

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

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  • • Original and oldest permanent Ripley's location (opened 1950)
  • • More than 800 unusual exhibits on display
  • • Housed in historic 1887 Castle Warden
  • • Moorish Revival architectural landmark
  • • Famous haunted building with documented paranormal activity
  • • 17-foot tall marble replica of Michelangelo's David outside
  • • Real shrunken heads from South America
  • • 240,000-matchstick International Space Station replica
  • • Space Oddities gallery with movie props
  • • Authentic Chewbacca fur from Star Wars films
  • • Lunar landing module built from Erector sets
  • • Vortex tunnel optical illusion experience
  • • Dark Side of Saint Augustine paranormal section
  • • Chamber of Horrors with scary characters
  • • Interactive exhibits throughout
  • • Photography encouraged in all galleries
  • • Wax figures of historical oddities
  • • Multiple themed galleries and collections
  • • Some coin-operated interactive exhibits
  • • Change machines available on-site
  • • Haunted Castle Tours available
  • • Three floors of exhibits to explore
  • • Historic building with original features
  • • Gift shop with unique souvenirs
  • • Located on busy San Marco Avenue
  • • Walking distance from downtown attractions
  • • Parking available nearby
  • • Family-friendly for all ages
  • • Climate-controlled indoor attraction
  • • Perfect for hot or rainy days

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