Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga (must see)
The Tennessee Aquarium is a world-class facility dedicated to educating visitors about freshwater and marine ecosystems. Opened in 1992, the non-profit public aquarium has welcomed over 20 million visitors since its inception. The aquarium is divided into two main exhibits: the River Journey, which explores freshwater environments, and the Ocean Journey, which showcases saltwater species. With over 12,000 animals from nearly 800 species, the aquarium is home to a diverse array of marine life, including sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, octopuses, and penguins. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1993, it is consistently ranked as one of the best public aquariums in the United States.
Visitors can embark on an immersive experience through the River Journey, which highlights the Appalachian Cove Forest, delta swamps, and famous rivers from around the world. Interactive exhibits allow guests to see staff scuba divers swimming alongside colorful schools of fish and explore habitats that bring freshwater environments to life.
The Ocean Journey introduces visitors to coral reefs, open ocean predators, and touch pools where they can interact with rays and small sharks. A highlight of the Ocean Journey is the Boneless Beauties gallery, featuring jellyfish, cuttlefish, and a giant octopus. For an even more immersive experience, the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Center offers a selection of environmental and wildlife films on a massive screen, adding another layer of excitement to the visit.
Whether visiting for family fun, education, or conservation awareness, the Tennessee Aquarium offers an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages, making it one of Chattanooga鈥檚 premier attractions.
Visitors can embark on an immersive experience through the River Journey, which highlights the Appalachian Cove Forest, delta swamps, and famous rivers from around the world. Interactive exhibits allow guests to see staff scuba divers swimming alongside colorful schools of fish and explore habitats that bring freshwater environments to life.
The Ocean Journey introduces visitors to coral reefs, open ocean predators, and touch pools where they can interact with rays and small sharks. A highlight of the Ocean Journey is the Boneless Beauties gallery, featuring jellyfish, cuttlefish, and a giant octopus. For an even more immersive experience, the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Center offers a selection of environmental and wildlife films on a massive screen, adding another layer of excitement to the visit.
Whether visiting for family fun, education, or conservation awareness, the Tennessee Aquarium offers an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages, making it one of Chattanooga鈥檚 premier attractions.
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Sight Name: Tennessee Aquarium
Sight Location: Chattanooga, USA (See walking tours in Chattanooga)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Chattanooga, USA (See walking tours in Chattanooga)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Create Your Own Walk in Chattanooga
Creating your own self-guided walk in Chattanooga is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Chattanooga Introduction Walking Tour
Boredom is hard to come by in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sitting on the banks of the Tennessee River in the southeastern part of the state, its official nickname is the "Scenic City", alluding to the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. On top of this, there are multiple unofficial monikers like the "River City", "Chatt", "Nooga", and "Chattown".
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles