If that has been addressed I apologize. I haven't read through the thread.

 

$40 for adults.

$28 for kids.

 

Is this place an amusement park of some sort or is it just the gigantic ark?

If that has been addressed I apologize. I haven't read through the thread.

 

$40 for adults.

$28 for kids.

 

Is this place an amusement park of some sort or is it just the gigantic ark?

 

It's not an amusement park, just a gigantic exhibit. Can't see any return visits but people might be up for a one time look see. Pretty expensive for what you get.

If that has been addressed I apologize. I haven't read through the thread.

 

$40 for adults.

$28 for kids.

 

Is this place an amusement park of some sort or is it just the gigantic ark?

 

There are different floors of the ark that have interactive displays where you can learn about Noah before the ark, how he cared for the animals, information about the animals housed in the ark, etc... They talk about the "kinds" of animals on the ark. No polar bears for example. They believe that the various bears we have now are all derived from one type of bear so they refer to the animals as "kinds" not "species".

If that has been addressed I apologize. I haven't read through the thread.

 

$40 for adults.

$28 for kids.

 

Is this place an amusement park of some sort or is it just the gigantic ark?

 

There are 4 build out phases to the Ark. Current is phase one. They have more planned for the property.

It's not an amusement park' date=' just a gigantic exhibit. Can't see any return visits but people might be up for a one time look see. Pretty expensive for what you get.[/quote']

 

CEO says up to 2M could show up in year 1.

There are different floors of the ark that have interactive displays where you can learn about Noah before the ark, how he cared for the animals, information about the animals housed in the ark, etc... They talk about the "kinds" of animals on the ark. No polar bears for example. They believe that the various bears we have now are all derived from one type of bear so they refer to the animals as "kinds" not "species".

 

I really wish they would use the "e" word.

With all the wet weather we've been having, maybe they're on to something.

It's not an amusement park, just a gigantic exhibit. Can't see any return visits but people might be up for a one time look see. Pretty expensive for what you get.

 

Similar to the aquarium in Newport.

Can you imagine being stuck listening to these two debate each other?

 

WATCH: Creationist debates an atheist on evolution outside Ark museum — and gets utterly humiliated

Saw the Ark was taking some heat on my FB timeline for the dinosaurs in cages.

 

I've always been curious to the theory that some dinosaurs were on the Ark, but couldn't live with the conditions after the flood.

Williamstown Mayor says ARK isnt bringing in the Economic Boom it should

 

 

Williamstown mayor says Ark Encounter is not the economic boon they expected

 

Williamstown, Kentucky expected a big economic boon after the arrival of Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter in early July. The reality, however, is much different.

“We do have some (tourists) exploring downtown,” said Williamstown Mayor Rick Skinner “As the merchants are getting more advertising with the ark, we’re picking up traffic, but it’s not been as immediate as we thought it might be.”

The lack of tourists can likely be contributed to a few factors.

One, visitation to the park has been a lot lower than the expectations set by Ham. The crowds on opening day peaked around 5,000 and have not done much better since.

Another reason is noted by reporter Scott Wartman in the Cincinnati Enquirer is that “many people don’t make the trip to the region just for the ark. Conventions in Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati bus people in to see the ark then bus them back out. That means many of these people aren’t traveling around the countryside.”

The lackluster draw from the ark is also having an impact on development in the area.

“Property owners have held onto property hoping the ark will drive values up, he said. That’s delayed three developments, Wells said, one a restaurant, another a ‘theme-based’ hotel. The third project he wouldn’t release any details on, citing a confidentiality agreement,” writes Wartman.

Williamstown took a big chance on the park, granting the attraction more than $60 million in Tax Incremental Funding (TIF). Without such funding, the park would never have gotten off the ground. Over the next 30-years, 75% of the property taxes paid by the park will go back to repaying the TIF.

In return for this funding, and other state rebates, such as the $18 million sales tax rebate, the park promised to bring in tourists, hotel development, restaurants, and more.

Yet, with the underwhelming performance of the park, in its peak opening summer, developers have little to no incentive to bring their projects to the small town.

In the end, this hurts the town of Williamstown, it hurts the taxpayers, it hurts the local schools and businesses.

If Ham can’t produce visitors in July and August, how is he going to ramp up visitation throughout the school year and during the dead of winter?

Williamstown Mayor says ARK isnt bringing in the Economic Boom it should Williamstown mayor says Ark Encounter is not the economic boon they expected Williamstown' date=' Kentucky expected a big economic boon after the arrival of Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter in early July. The reality, however, is much different. “We do have some (tourists) exploring downtown,” said Williamstown Mayor Rick Skinner “As the merchants are getting more advertising with the ark, we’re picking up traffic, but it’s not been as immediate as we thought it might be.” The lack of tourists can likely be contributed to a few factors. One, visitation to the park has been a lot lower than the expectations set by Ham. The crowds on opening day peaked around 5,000 and have not done much better since. Another reason is noted by reporter Scott Wartman in the Cincinnati Enquirer is that “many people don’t make the trip to the region just for the ark. Conventions in Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati bus people in to see the ark then bus them back out. That means many of these people aren’t traveling around the countryside.” The lackluster draw from the ark is also having an impact on development in the area. “Property owners have held onto property hoping the ark will drive values up, he said. That’s delayed three developments, Wells said, one a restaurant, another a ‘theme-based’ hotel. The third project he wouldn’t release any details on, citing a confidentiality agreement,” writes Wartman. Williamstown took a big chance on the park, granting the attraction more than $60 million in Tax Incremental Funding (TIF). Without such funding, the park would never have gotten off the ground. Over the next 30-years, 75% of the property taxes paid by the park will go back to repaying the TIF. In return for this funding, and other state rebates, such as the $18 million sales tax rebate, the park promised to bring in tourists, hotel development, restaurants, and more. Yet, with the underwhelming performance of the park, in its peak opening summer, developers have little to no incentive to bring their projects to the small town. In the end, this hurts the town of Williamstown, it hurts the taxpayers, it hurts the local schools and businesses. If Ham can’t produce visitors in July and August, how is he going to ramp up visitation throughout the school year and during the dead of winter?[/quote']

 

 

 

This cannot be a surprise.

This cannot be a surprise.

 

Agreed, the city and county leaders have done nothing to bring in other business or help the current ones for that matter. In fact they didnt even start to get funding for road improvements around the ARK until this APRIL. They have had 4 years to do something.

 

Not sure where they expected these people coming to the ARK to go when they got done.

This cannot be a surprise.

 

You'd be surprised.

You'd be surprised.

 

It is very disappointing that those that could have done something with this, and made good changes in the city and county choose to do nothing. A wasted opportunity.