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Ripley's Haunted Adventure are attractions owned by Ripley Entertainment, known for its Ripley's Believe It or Not! franchise and located along commercial strips and mostly in resort cities. All but one location is in the United States (one in Thailand).
The attraction is based on tradition of haunted houses with animation and live actors. [1] The first haunted house opened in Gatlinburg in 1999.
The Haunted Adventure attractions are located within or near existing Ripley properties:
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