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Tennessee Aquarium

1 Broad Street, Aquarium Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402
423 265 0695
Ranked #2 of 62 attractions in Chattanooga
4.5 of 5 stars 536 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Leisure education
Traveller Description: The Tennessee Aquarium on the Chattanooga riverfront  The Chattanooga skyline features six magnificent peaks that top the Tennessee Aquarium's River... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

The Tennessee aquarium is alot of fun. We have made 2 trips to Chattanooga and went to the aquarium both times. Very enjoyable for kids of all ages. I would highly recommend to anyone.

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Calhoun, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Don't visit during week when schools will be visiting, all the kids are in the way so your smaller children can't see not to mention rugrats running you down.

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Pontiac,mo
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Our girls were really excited to go to the aquarium to see all the animals and fish. The first building the River Journey was pretty interesting and took quite a while to go through but the second building the Ocean Journey was not as interesting and only took like 20 minutes. I think it's one of those things one visit... More

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Collinsville, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We love aquariums and we always make it a point to visit the aquarium in every city we visit. We really liked the setup of the TN aquarium inside and out. We would suggest paying the $9 to park in the aquarium parking lot because there is SOO much stuff to walk to in the area. Some of the items... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

this is the best aquarium that I have ever visited the way the displays are set out is wonderful and very easy to follow.The staff are excellent and go out of their way to make sure your visit is satisfactory.Maybe just a little expensive but for us with the exchange rate it was tremendous value

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Twentynine Palms, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This was a great attraction for young and "older" alike! My 3 year old loved it.

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ANDERDONVILLE
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Haven't been in years. really grown and was great. added alot since first visit. Very clean and comfortable. really enjoyed the large seahorse exibit and the jelly fish. great trip for all ages.

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Hendersonville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We have been many times and it never diappoints. My husband and I took a trip there when we were dating and we have gone back several times, now married with kids. It's great.

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Cleveland, Tennessee
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We got season passes for Christmas last year and went once a month through the summer months. There is lots to see and do! They have water activities outside and markets on certain days in front of the building. Both buildings are relaxing and fun, my kiddos especially love the butterfly's and penguins, I love the seahorses. Its a wonderful... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

As an Atlanta resident visiting Chattanooga, I cannot put this aquarium in the same class as the Georgia Aquarium, but it is an excellent facility as it was the last time I visited ten years ago. My three year old had a great time, and it contributed to making our Chattanooga visit a sucessful one!

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