Travel to Chattanooga's Freshwater Aquarium, Breathtaking Riverboat Cruise and Other Adventures

The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga Tennessee is known for being the largest freshwater aquarium in the world. There are two spectacular living forests, a breathtaking 60-foot canyon and over 9,000 different species in which to enjoy. The Tennessee Aquarium is one of Tennessee's top attractions and includes a 3D IMAX theater which takes movie watching to a whole new level with its six story screen. The Tennessee Aquarium also plays host to an exquisite and thrilling riverboat cruise.

The Chattanooga riverboat cruise takes you down the Tennessee River on a enormous high speed catamaran boat called the Tennessee Aquarium's River Gorge Explorer. The sleek riverboat features a wonderful guide who points out historic sites along the river and many of the indigenous species. Riverboat prices range from approximately 30 dollars for adults to 22 dollars for children over three years of age. The riverboat cruise is approximately 2 hours however they do have a scenic and breathtakingly beautiful long three hours sunset cruise. Reservations are recommended, however adverse weather conditions can cancel cruise times.

Ticket prices include a discount Aquarium and 3D IMAX combo that is approximately 30 dollars for adults and 20 dollars for children.

The whole adventure package which includes the IMAX, Aquarium and River Gorge Explorer Cruise is approximately 54 dollars for adults and 38 dollars for children over age three.

The Aquarium only however is approximately 25 dollars for adults and 15 dollars for children. The Aquarium price includes however the River and Ocean Journey buildings.

Of course being so close to Fort Campbell they have many discounts such as military, seniors and even discounted group rates.

The Aquarium opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. The Aquarium's gift shop closes at 6:30 p.m. Both the IMAX and the Aquarium are open year round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas day.

Chattanooga is known for its breathtaking scenic beauty. Chattanooga has many attractions from its mountain top views to abundant civil war and historic sites. Chattanooga is also known for its cultural and art experiences that can be found throughout the city, with a rapidly growing art district many young budding artists have made Chattanooga their home.

Chattanooga is also home for many sports enthusiasts and has some of the best road and mountain biking trails around, as well as some of the best hiking, rock climbing and white water rafting adventures in the state.

Many people also think of Chattanooga as a city rich in romance. During the winter months many people flock to Chattanooga for its beautiful and crisp mountain romantic cabins, as well as its romantic bed and breakfast getaways.

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www.thingstodo.com/states/TN/east.htm
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