The 6 Most Spectacular Aquariums in the United States

The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is most well-known for its enormous and stunning Whale Shark show, where you may witness the biggest fish species in the world.

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However, there is also a day's worth of activities here. The aquarium also features penguins, dolphins, and even beluga whales, and you may buy a painting made by an animal artist.

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An interesting place to visit in Boston is the New England Aquarium, which is located on the Central Wharf pier.

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Their most intriguing exhibits are huge Pacific octopuses, weedy seadragons, and several seal and sea lion species.

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Midwesterners can visit the Shedd Aquarium to view an amazing array of saltwater species. Numerous famous animals call the aquarium home, including Nickel, a green sea turtle who will be spending her 20th year at the Shedd in 2023.

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Beautiful on the interior and exterior, the National Aquarium is located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. This may just be the author's hometown prejudice speaking.

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The immersive tropical rainforest display at the top of the structure provides a thrilling change of pace for aquarium visitors, and its stingray and shark shows are magnificent.

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