April Spotlight: The Tennessee Aquarium

The highest rated aquarium in the USA, the Tennessee Aquarium is one of America's top ten tourist attractions for overall guest satisfaction. And it's just a day trip from Blue Ridge! Located on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga and surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains, the Tennessee Aquarium has made it their mission "to inspire wonder, appreciation and protection of water and all life that it sustains." 

The Tennessee Aquarium helps visitors connect with the natural world by offering an enriching and entertaining experience. Both freshwater and saltwater habitats offer insight into caring about creatures and habitats throughout the world and the urgent conservation needs of our fragile planet. 

Explore indoor forests, underwater caverns and deep canyons while meeting amazing creatures like playful river otters, toothy sharks, lurking alligators, whimsical seahorses, pulsing jellyfish, giant catfish and captivating penguins. A visit to the Tennessee Aquarium is sure to be an experience you'll remember, and one you'll want to share with those you love. Check out their website to learn more and start planning your visit today!