# Ark Encounter, United States: what it is and when to go > Ark Encounter is a Christian theme park located in northern Kentucky in United States (Williamstown). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ark-encounter/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Christian theme park located in northern Kentucky · With kids - **Where:** United States · Ark Encounter Drive 1, 41097, Williamstown - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 468 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Jan 04-Mar 07 We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Mar 08-May 23 Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; May 24-Sep 12 Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30; May 24-Sep 12 Su 13:00-18:30; Sep 13-Oct 24 Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Oct 25-Nov 26 Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Nov 27-Jan 03 Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Dec 25-Dec 25 closed "" - **Website:** [arkencounter.com](https://arkencounter.com) - **Run by:** Answers In Genesis (AiG) - **Coordinates:** 38.6227, -84.58806 ## What it is and where Ark Encounter is a Christian theme park located in northern Kentucky in United States (Williamstown). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Ark Encounter is a one-of-a-kind themed attraction with a life-size Noah’s Ark for the whole family. Its coordinates are 38.6227, -84.58806; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 468 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.622695%2C-84.588057) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.622695%2C-84.588057) - **Run by:** Answers In Genesis (AiG) It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Ark Encounter is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 35 | | February | Possible | 10 h 33 | | March | Best time | 11 h 42 | | April | Best time | 13 h 01 | | May | Best time | 14 h 06 | | June | Best time | 14 h 41 | | July | Best time | 14 h 27 | | August | Best time | 13 h 30 | | September | Best time | 12 h 14 | | October | Best time | 10 h 58 | | November | Possible | 9 h 51 | | December | Possible | 9 h 19 | In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Leslie T. Applegate House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leslie-t-applegate-house/): United States historic place · 23 km - [Fryer House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fryer-house/): Historic house in Kentucky, United States · 28 km - [Big Bone Lick State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/big-bone-lick-state-park/): Geographical object · 32 km - [Neeley Family Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/neeley-family-distillery/): Distillery · 32 km - [Boone County Distilling Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boone-county-distilling-co/): Distillery · 36 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: With kids - [Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/disneyland/): American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company - [Walt Disney World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walt-disney-world/): resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States - [Bronx Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bronx-zoo/): metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA - [San Diego Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-diego-zoo/): zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States - [The Strat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-strat/): hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas - [National Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-zoologico-nacional/): zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Ark Encounter? It is a Christian theme park located in northern Kentucky in United States. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Ark Encounter? March to October. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. ### How do you get to Ark Encounter? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 468 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.622695%2C-84.588057) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Leslie T. Applegate House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leslie-t-applegate-house/), [Fryer House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fryer-house/), [Big Bone Lick State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/big-bone-lick-state-park/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/614633599), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24908667), CC0. More about Ark Encounter on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_Encounter). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).