Get there early! We arrived at the park about 15 minutes before it opened. Use this address: 220 KY Highway 36 West, Williamstown, KY 41097, or see this page on the Ark Encounter website for exact coordinates.Ĥ. Because the Ark is new, many GPS’s can’t find the exact address. This is where another day could be helpful to truly take it all in.ģ. Deck 3 had a lot of cool information on validity of Ark history and the science of the flood. However on Deck 3, we did pick up the pace and did not read everything. We read most of the information on the first two decks. As to our time in the Ark, we did not rush. Keep in mind that the length of your visit will depend on crowd levels. We spent about two hours in the Ark itself, and a total of five hours on property (including eating lunch and exploring some of the outside activities). > If you’re wondering how long you will spend at the Ark. I do think that it is easier to process all the exhibits over a couple days. If you plan on visiting the Creation Museum at the same time, purchasing the combo pass will not only save you money but also keep you from rushing through everything. Plan your time well and purchase the tickets that make sense for your family. We stayed at a Comfort Inn (with a complimentary breakfast) only 6 miles from the Ark.Ģ. If you are staying overnight at a hotel, know that there are great options in both areas. Many people think that the Ark is right next to the Creation Museum, however it is not. Ark Encounter is 45 minutes south of the Creation Museum. it rivals the quality of a Disney park (and y’all know how much I love and visit Disney World).ģ1 Ark Encounter Tips So You Don’t Miss the Boatġ. The nature of the experience, the attention to detail. I want to be walking up the ramps, looking at the cages, hearing the sounds of the animals amidst the thunderstorms. It has been two weeks since our visit and I have to tell you, I could go back right now. Not even stepping foot inside, my mom who joined my family on our voyage, said the sight alone would have been enough.

It is hard to describe what you feel when you first see the Ark. The craftsmanship is amazing and completely impressive.

This life-size re-creation of Noah’s Ark, built to biblical specification, is the largest timber framed structure in the world. It is incredible to walk through the decks seeing how Noah, his family and the animals might have lived during their time on the Ark. The 511-foot-long gorgeous, timber structure is awe-inspiring from the moment you arrive and step off the shuttle. That is the most fitting way to describe our visit to Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY.

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