Ark Encounter
A full-size wooden replica of Noah's Ark built to Bible dimensions in Williamstown, Kentucky, about 155 meters long, and a popular day-trip destination.
Ark Encounter was built by the Christian organization Answers in Genesis and opened in 2016. The three-deck wooden Ark is about 155 meters long and is billed as one of the largest timber-framed buildings in the world. Its interior tells the story of Noah's Ark through exhibit panels, models, and animal sculptures. The park also includes a petting zoo, camel rides, and restaurants. The exhibits clearly reflect a religious, young-earth creationist viewpoint, so it's best visited as a cultural phenomenon. It's about a 45-minute drive from Cincinnati via I-75. The same organization's Creation Museum, near the Northern Kentucky airport, sells a combined ticket. Admission is about $60, and parking costs extra.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (seasonal adjustments)
Nearby sights
- Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
- MainStrasse Village
- John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
- Smale Riverfront Park & The Banks
- Newport Aquarium
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Great American Ball Park
- Purple People Bridge