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Tennessee Aquarium

1 Broad Street, Aquarium Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402
423 265 0695
Ranked #1 of 60 attractions in Chattanooga
4.5 of 5 stars 352 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Leisure education
Traveler Description: The Tennessee Aquarium on the Chattanooga riverfront  The Chattanooga skyline features six magnificent peaks that top the Tennessee Aquarium's River... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Dacy P
Marshall, Texas
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

There's a new attraction every time I visit, and it's always interesting. They've remodeled the building and quite a few of the exhibits. It's fun for the entire family!! More

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Erik237
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

The place that created the revitalization of Chattanooga's downtown. The River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings are amazing. While very fun, this aquarium is also very educational. It's a living and learning laboratory for everyone. This is the one place you have to visit in Chattanooga. Check out the River Gorge Explorer and IMAX as well. More

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Christy B
Rainbow City, Alabama
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

This place is SO HUGE! You get your money's worth, plus more. They have many species of fishes, wildlife and even butterflies. They have an area for what lives in the different rivers and oceans from all around the United States. A great place to go to, to learn about what wildlife lives in different climates and areas and how... More

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Jackie L
Chattanooga, Tennessee
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

A fabulous place to relax, enjoy local river and marine life and learn something marvelous about the amazing creatures in Tennessee's rivers, freshwater around the world and the globe's oceans. Looking through the rivers and oceans sections can be covered in a couple of hours, but people can stay and watch the swimmers for as long as they like. Benches... More

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randyrto
Cartersville, Georgia
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12 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

We spent the whole day. Very nice aquarium. Purchased family option. Not a bad deal if there is any chance you will go again with in a year. More

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Mayesntn
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

I think we missed part of the aquarium. Layout a little confusing. Advertisements may have been outdated. Enjoyed the seahorses the most. More

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David D
Asheville, North Carolina
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26 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

This is the largest aquarium in the world, do we need to say more? Its not Seaworld in San Diego with leaping killer whales (our favorite aquarium), or the Singapore Zoo, which is a favorite of mine (I still remember the fear I had staring down a crocodile at eye level with only a thick plate glass between us), but... More

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Sandra U
Hixson
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22 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

Just plain beautiful. Has added the penquin and butterfly exhibits. A must see and will be enjoyed by all ages. More

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Phil Campbell
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12 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012 NEW

Have visited a couple of times, enjoy very much each visit, lots of different things to see, would visit again. More

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timeisshort
Troy, Michigan
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57 reviews
27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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I almost had to drag my wife and 3 daughters ages 16 , 16,& 17 years old to this when we slept over nite on the way to Florida. But once you get inside the whole concept of following the river down to the gulf as you work your ay down the sloping ramps was really cool. It is a... More

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