Evening Things to Do Near the Ark Encounter
When your Ark Encounter day winds down, Sim Time gives your group somewhere private to keep the evening going. Drive about 10–15 minutes to Dry Ridge for 14 simulator games, dinner-friendly seating, big-screen entertainment, and a room reserved only for your group.
Easy evening add-on
Open daily until 11 PM · Private by reservation
An Easy Evening Plan After the Ark
You do not need another complicated itinerary. Sim Time works best as a flexible evening stop that fits around the day you already planned.
Finish your Ark Encounter day
Take your time sightseeing. You do not need to build Sim Time into the middle of the day just to make it fit.
Grab dinner or takeout
Eat before you arrive or bring dinner with you. Sim Time has seating and tables for food, cake, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Drive about 10–15 minutes to Dry Ridge
Sim Time is at 118 S Main St, Suite 1 in Dry Ridge, with free parking directly in front of the venue.
Play, relax, and head back when you are ready
Your reservation is private, self-service, and booked for a set time, making it easy to fit a one-, two-, or three-hour evening around your trip.
A Private Place to Unwind and Play
After a full sightseeing day, your group can spread out, rotate through games, bring food, and enjoy the room at its own pace.
Keep the Evening Flexible
The goal is not to squeeze in another major attraction. It is to give your group a comfortable, low-friction way to have fun after the day's sightseeing.
Open until 11 PM
Choose an evening start time that works around dinner, hotel plans, and the rest of your day instead of committing to another all-day attraction.
Your group gets the whole venue
Sim Time books one reservation at a time, so your family or group can relax, play, eat, and hang out without sharing the room with strangers.
Bring dinner with you
Pick up takeout on the way and eat at Sim Time. Food, desserts, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome in the venue.
Works for mixed-age groups
Kids, teens, parents, and grandparents can rotate through the games while other guests watch, eat, socialize, or use the side activities.
More than simulator games
Bring a compatible console, laptop, or streaming device for the big screen, play your own music over Bluetooth, or use the room's other activities between turns.
Easy to keep it casual
Play as much or as little as you want. There is no tournament format, required game order, or public crowd waiting for your turn.
About 10–15 Minutes from the Ark Encounter
Sim Time is located at 118 S Main St, Suite 1 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. Free parking is available directly in front, and your access code is sent after booking so there is no front-desk check-in when you arrive.
Planning tonight?
Check the actual open times before you make the drive.
Same-day bookings are welcome when a time is still available. Your total is shown before payment, and the reservation is for the entire venue.
See Open TimesQuestions Before You Add Sim Time to the Evening
How far is Sim Time from the Ark Encounter?
Sim Time is about 10–15 minutes from the Ark Encounter by car. We are located at 118 S Main St, Suite 1 in Dry Ridge, Kentucky.
How late is Sim Time open?
Sim Time is open daily until 11 PM, so evening reservations can fit after sightseeing, dinner, or hotel check-in.
Can we book Sim Time the same day?
Yes, when time slots are still available. Availability is shown online in real time, and booking is completed online with instant confirmation.
Can we bring dinner after visiting the Ark?
Yes. Takeout, pizza, desserts, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome. Please keep food and drinks away from simulator equipment and clean up before your session ends.
Is Sim Time good for children after a long sightseeing day?
Ages 6+ can typically play independently, while younger children can participate with help from an adult. The private room also gives guests space to sit, eat, watch, or take a break between activities.
What can we do besides the simulator?
Your reservation also includes big-screen Bring Your Own Device options, tabletop foosball, Whirl Ball, shuffleboard/curling, Biggo Blocks, magnetic building blocks, seating, tables, and Bluetooth audio.
Is Sim Time affiliated with the Ark Encounter?
No. Sim Time is an independently owned entertainment venue in Dry Ridge, Kentucky and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Ark Encounter or Answers in Genesis.
Sim Time is independently owned and is not affiliated with the Ark Encounter or Answers in Genesis.
Give Your Group Something to Look Forward to Tonight
Check the evening schedule, choose your time, and book the entire private venue online.
Check Evening Availability118 S Main St, Suite 1 · Dry Ridge, KY · Open daily until 11 PM