ARIZONA NEWS

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! makes return to Scottsdale’s Arizona Boardwalk

Mar 30, 2023, 9:55 AM | Updated: 9:59 am

PHOENIX — Fans of bizarre and unbelievable objects may be happy to hear Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has returned to Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale.

The attraction sits near Via De Ventura and the Loop 101 Pima Freeway and is open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets are available to purchase online or in-person and cost $21.95 for adults and $15.95 for children between the ages of 2 and 12.

New displays include the buttery-colored brick that was once part of the yellow brick road from “The Wizard of Oz,” and a portrait of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick” made entirely from cigarette ashes, according to the release.

There is also be larger-than-life statue of the alien from the movie “The Predator.”

Ripley’s brought back a life-size animatronic model of the world’s tallest man, the smallest drivable car in the world and a taxidermy display that features a two-faced calf.

“We’re thrilled to open our doors to the Ripley’s experience. When we announced the closing date for the Ripley’s attraction last year, we were inundated by very disappointed fans who could not fit in a visit before it left Arizona,” Arizona Boardwalk’s Managing Director Greg Charbeneau said in a press release.

“With this in mind, we were able to bring the Ripley’s exhibit back in a fresh space with some new and very interesting exhibit items we are sure all our of guests will find fascinating.”

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

The Maggiore Group closed The Rosticceria for good and will host a pop-up version of The Mexicano a...

Kevin Stone

The Maggiore Group shuts down The Rosticceria in Phoenix, reveals new plans

The Maggiore Group shut down The Rosticceria in Phoenix for good as the Valley restaurant operator shuffles its deck following a kitchen fire at another location.

17 minutes ago

Trump Arizona rally...

Kevin Stone

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announces Arizona rally

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is joining the parade of national candidates to Arizona, his campaign announced Tuesday.

1 hour ago

Housing discrimination ad campaign launched on Oct. 7...

Serena O'Sullivan

Kris Mayes launches ad campaign to teach Arizona renters when they’re being discriminated against

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is launching an ad campaign to raise awareness about housing discrimination and renters' rights.

3 hours ago

Ohio Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. ...

Kevin Stone

As early voting starts, presidential and VP candidates flocking to Arizona this week

As voters start receiving their early ballots, Arizona will be buzzing with visits from national candidates over the week.

6 hours ago

Wildlife eating Halloween pumpkin...

David Veenstra

Arizona wildlife officials warn about Halloween pumpkins attracting wildlife

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is warning residents that Halloween pumpkins attract wildlife.

7 hours ago

New LDS temple to be built in Queen Creek...

David Veenstra

New Latter-day Saints temple to be built in southeast Valley, will be 8th in Arizona

A new LDS temple will be built in Queen Creek, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced.

7 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Bright Wealth Management

Here’s how to save money on retirement planning

PHOENIX -- With inflation still going on, people planning on retiring still face many issues on when they can retire and how much money they need to achieve it.

...

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing

It wouldn’t hurt to get your AC checked after Arizona’s excruciating heat wave

A well-maintained air conditioning unit is vital to living a comfortable life inside, away from triple-digit heat in Arizona.

...

Sanderson Ford

3 new rides for 3 new road trips in Arizona

It's time for the Sanderson Ford Memorial Day sale with the Mighty Fine 69 Anniversary, as Sanderson Ford turned 69 years old in May.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! makes return to Scottsdale’s Arizona Boardwalk