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Amazing Gatlinburg Attraction – Guinness Book of World of Records Museum

What beer and fame have in common? World records, of course! No trip to the Smokies is complete without a visit to the famous Guinness Book of World Records Museum.

Guinness World of Records Museum Overview

* The Guinness Book of Records Museum features hundreds of astounding exhibits from the famous Guinness Book of World Records Guinness and the new primetime television show. There is an incredible variety of fascinating exhibits about the exploits, deeds and records. This is unparalleled entertainment is suitable for the whole family!
* You can see the spectacular recreations come alive in the World all new and expanded Guinness World Records. Would not you like to deepen in a cave and see the natural wonders, the Council of Noah’s Ark and the animals or go to the circus to see unusual and exotic people?
* You will witness breathtaking wonders of nature and check out some authentic souvenirs of the holders of record of the famous celebrities like Elvis “Hound Dog boat. Why not compare their height to the tallest man in the world or see the most expensive car in history?
* For every generation of Batman fans, the Batmobile is kept in the Cave of Bats in the museum. All screens are designed to surprise, amaze, delight and enlighten. The fact is better than everything you see actually happened. It’s amazing!

Guinness World Records History Museum

* The idea of the Guinness Book of Records came from the chief executive of Guinness in Ireland. He was unable to resolve a dispute among friends about what was the fastest game bird in Europe. Drinking a beer soon realized that disagreements over a host of similar issues should take place throughout the British Isles, especially in pubs where Guinness products are sold. Therefore decided to publish the Guinness Book of Records in 1955 to help solve some of the arguments. The first American edition was published in 1956. The book quickly became a bestseller and has the sales record for a copyrighted book.
* The Guinness Book of World Records Museum in Gatlinburg opened in 1978 and is the oldest museum of Guinness still functions. The hotel was completed in 1994 and annual updates and additions keep the current museum.

Now is your chance to witness the impressive displays and a chance to surprise your friends with amazing facts when you return home from their vacation in the Smokies!