General admission is around $40 for adults and $35 for children ages 3 to 12 with children under 3 free; book tickets online in advance to save up to 20 percent and skip the box office line. Open daily from 9am to 9pm making it one of the few Atlanta attractions suitable for an afternoon visit that stretches into the evening. The Ocean Voyager tunnel — where whale sharks swim overhead — is a guaranteed jaw-dropper for kids of all ages. The facility is fully stroller-friendly with wide paths and elevators throughout. Paid parking is available in the adjacent deck and the aquarium is also walkable from the MARTA Civic Center station (Red and Gold lines), making transit a smart option to avoid downtown Atlanta traffic.

Address: 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

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Cost: Paid $$$