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Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

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Atlanta: Georgia Aquarium Skip-the-Box-Office Entry Ticket

1. Atlanta: Georgia Aquarium Skip-the-Box-Office Entry Ticket

Skip the purchase lines at the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, and spend the day enjoying the aquarium's seven different galleries. The Aquarium features a variety of places to eat and drink, and parking is made easy in the connected parking garage. Every weeknight in June we’ll amplify the sounds of our city and uplift the talented voices of our artists. During this series, you will discover sound waves in a new way while connecting with the ocean’s magnificent life. Enjoy live music in our atrium while having access to the Aquarium’s galleries and presentations, included with general admission 5-9pm on weeknights! Learn about whale sharks, manta rays, giant groupers, and stingrays as you watch them from a huge window or walk through the clear underwater tunnel running through the giant tank. Discover the exciting energy of dolphins and their behavior from experienced trainers. Explore the world's coldest oceans with wildlife like the weedy seadragon, beluga whale, giant Pacific octopus, and Japanese spider crab. Introduce yourself to the charismatic nature of California sea lions before checking out one of the largest living reef exhibits of any aquarium in the world.

Atlanta CityPASS®: Save 44% at 5 Top Attractions

2. Atlanta CityPASS®: Save 44% at 5 Top Attractions

Make use of the Atlanta CityPASS® on your next trip to Atlanta. Experience 10 million gallons of aquarium life, a pop culture tour of Coca-Cola, natural history, America’s beloved Football Hall of Fame, and the powerful and uplifting journey of human rights, all with your Atlanta CityPASS® tickets. CityPASS® tickets offer convenient instant delivery and are valid for 9 consecutive days, allowing ample time to experience each attraction. Save 44% on prepaid admission to 5 must-see attractions: • Georgia Aquarium – Expedited entry with the Anytime Pass, including access to all galleries, a dolphin presentation, and a sea lion presentation. Presentations are based on availability and reservations are required. • World of Coca-Cola –General admission access to all of the World of Coca-Cola's exhibits, films, and experiences with expedited entry during peak attendance periods. Some experiences may be temporarily altered or unavailable. • Zoo Atlanta – General admission Plus your choice of admission to 2 of the following attractions: • Fernbank Museum of Natural History – Daytime general admission, including one giant screen film, all special exhibitions, daily programs, outdoor nature adventures, and free parking. Check fernbankmuseum.org for info on touring exhibits and seasonal experiences, included with the CityPASS® • Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame - General admission to interactive exhibits and the indoor playing field • National Center for Civil and Human Rights – General admission Reservations may be required at some attractions. Visit my.citypass.com for up-to-date attraction information including reservations, entry instructions, hours of operation and helpful tips to plan your visit.

Atlanta: Downtown, Midtown or Eastside Segway Tour

3. Atlanta: Downtown, Midtown or Eastside Segway Tour

Discover Atlanta in a fun and exciting way by gliding around on Segway. Learn about the rich culture and history as you explore some of the eclectic neighborhoods of this fascinating southern city. Choose one of three tours to explore different parts of Atlanta. Each segway tour begins with a 15-20 minute training session so that you feel safe and comfortable as you hit the streets on these vehicles.  On the Eastside Atlanta 2.5-hour tour, see the historic sites and neighborhoods of Atlanta on a relaxed tour that takes an in-depth look at the city’s history and culture. Meet your group at the meeting point and set off, avoiding the busy sidewalks and congested streets. Go to the Inman Park neighborhood to explore Atlanta's first planned suburb, established back in the 1890’s. Continue to the Martin Luther King National Park, located at his boyhood home on Auburn Avenue. Explore the traditionally African American neighborhood of Old Fourth Ward (O4W), where King grew up. Go to the Historic Oakland Cemetery, one of Atlanta’s largest green spaces. Cruise through Grant Park, Atlanta’s oldest public park, and look out for the renovated mill in the artistic Cabbagetown district. Along the way, your guide will stop to introduce you to some of the city's specialty stores and there may even be the chance for food tastings along the way.  On the Midtown Atlanta 2.5-hour tour, experience the soaring skyscrapers and leafy neighborhoods of Atlanta and enjoy great views of architecture and urban nature. Pass the modern skyscrapers of the Midtown Business District en route to the lovely houses of Ansley Park. Marvel at a diverse range of building styles, from opulent Tudor homes to Craftsmen and Italian Renaissance buildings in the heart of the city. Discover one of the fastest growing areas of Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park, bordered by many of the city's top attractions. Glide into Midtown, known for its diversity of restaurants that you cane come back and visit some of them after the tour. Pass the Georgia Institute of Technology, one of America’s top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. Then, escape the hustle and bustle of the city center as you roll past the lush landscape of Atlanta Botanical Garden. Continue to Piedmont Park, Atlanta’s “Common Ground” since 1904, always alive with a range of outdoor activities.  The Downtown Atlanta 90-minute evening tour is a leisurely journey through historic Downtown Atlanta. From Atlanta’s early beginnings, the Centennial Olympics, and current day expansion. Come and see why the city is noted as the Capitol of the south. See sites including the Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Headquarters, World of Coke, Mercedes Benz Stadium, and Georgia State University. Venture into the historic Fairlie Poplar district of downtown. This tour is great for picture opportunities. You will learn, explore, and get sound recommendations on restaurants and other things to do in the area.

Georgia Aquarium: Ocean Voyager Virtual Tour

4. Georgia Aquarium: Ocean Voyager Virtual Tour

Discover the on-demand virtual experience of the Ocean Voyager. Be awed as your expert guide takes you through a world beneath the waves. Dive into the vast open oceans and encounter whale sharks, manta rays, a green sea turtle, and over 90 species of sea life. Relax in the comfort of your home as you encounter dozens of species of all shapes and sizes. Encounter brightly colored fish like porkfish, grunts, and cleaner wrasse. Take comfort in knowing your virtual tour will help maintain the exceptional animal care which the Aquarium provides. After you complete your purchase, you will receive a voucher containing a link for the tour.

Atlanta: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

5. Atlanta: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Note: This 3+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Atlanta in 1-2 hours. Experience Atlanta, Georgia, on a self-guided tour via an app that functions as a guide, narrator, and map in one. This tour has been developed by local guides, creative writers, and professional voice artists. The walking tour begins at Centennial Olympic Park. Learn about the 1996 Olympic Games and the shocking bombing that went unsolved for an entire year. Enjoy animated videos that let you visualize what you cannot see, such as different centuries or interior rooms. Swing by the World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta’s most popular attraction. Experience all sorts of quirky exhibits, colorful tidbits of history, and coke flavors from around the world. After that, stop at the Georgia Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the United States. See enormous whale sharks and more thanks to the aquarium’s 10-million-gallon tank. Continuing downtown, hear about the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917. Learn about the astonishing blaze that left a whopping 10 percent of the city homeless. If you know where to look, you can still find evidence of the fire. Keep exploring downtown and tune in to the city’s entertainment business, from Hollywood to hip-hop. If you want to get a birds-eye view of Atlanta’s gorgeous downtown, hop on board the SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel next. Pass the APEX Museum, dedicated to Black history in Atlanta. Then, turn back the clock to a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when half of Atlanta’s population wasn’t allowed to vote. Step into the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical District and walk to his birthplace, Auburn Ave. Hear the whole story of King, from his formative years to his studies in the ministry and, finally, his world-changing activism. Stop by the World Peace Rose Garden and a statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Learn Gandhi’s importance to King and the Civil Rights Movement as a whole. Next, walk to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame. Hear about King’s shocking assassination and his enduring legacy. Finally, visit the King Center, hear about Coretta Scott King, and conclude your tour at the home of King’s birth.

Atlanta: Scavenger Hunt at Centennial Olympic Park

6. Atlanta: Scavenger Hunt at Centennial Olympic Park

Use your smartphone as part guide and part taskmaster on this fun scavenger hunt around Atlanta. See some of the city's best known landmarks and discover a few hidden gems along the way. Solve clues and complete challenges, whilst learning the local history. Begin in the heart of Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Then, follow a well-designed course among the monuments and brand name attractions. You will walk for approximately 1.5 miles, but can stop and start whenever you want. Enjoy a slice of peach pie or cold glass of sweet tea if you need a break!

Georgia Aquarium: Behind the Seas in Home Virtual Tour

7. Georgia Aquarium: Behind the Seas in Home Virtual Tour

Discover the secrets of the Georgia Aquarium without having to leave the house with this virtual 'Behind the Seas' tour. Enjoy learning about how the Georgia Aquarium is run with the whole family. Receive a voucher containing a link that will allow you to register for your on-demand tour. Get an in-depth and personal behind-the-scenes peek at what goes into keeping a world class aquarium like the Georgia Aquarium operating each day. Be transported to the facinating galleries and exhibits in the museum. Feel good knowing that your purchase of a virtual tour helps the aquarium to continue to provide exceptional animal care .

Georgia Aquarium: Harbor Seal Animal Encounter

8. Georgia Aquarium: Harbor Seal Animal Encounter

With unique Harbor Seal Encounter, you’ll go behind the scenes of Cold Water Quest gallery and enjoy about 30 minutes in seals Aquarium home. You will enjoy an exclusive tour of the seal facility and a special educational presentation on seals and participate in an exciting harbour seal training session alongside Georgia Aquarium’s own animal trainers. Under trainer supervision, you'll get closer than ever before to harbour seals. Learn from trainers who spend countless hours with these animals and can teach you about their habitats, conservation, feeding and more. Take home with a pro-grade pic, so you can share the memory of this moment with friends and family. The program is an exploration into the behind the scenes of the Cold Water Quest gallery and an in-depth look into Georgia Aquarium’s care of seals. The 30-minute program includes an educational orientation where participants learn about the biology, care, training and study of seals During your personal animal experience, you will go behind the scenes of the seal habitat in Cold Water Quest, enjoy an educational presentation about seals, participate in a training session, and meet one of our resident seals.

Georgia Aquarium: River Scout Virtual Tour

9. Georgia Aquarium: River Scout Virtual Tour

Discover the exhibits of the Georgia Aquarium as you take a virtual tour from home. See creatures from a variety of river habitats that are housed within the aquarium, including species from Asia, Africa, and South America, as well as local species that can be found in the state of Georgia. This "River Scout" virtual tour features river and lake animal life including alligators, snapping turtles, archerfish, and Asian small-clawed otters. Discover themed environments full of waterfalls, logjams, and a simulation of a meandering North American river that flows over your head. Go on a virtual journey to rivers and lakes around the world and learn about the wide diversity of animals of each habitat. Enjoy the exhibits of the Georgia Aquarium without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Olympic Park & Pemberton Place: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

10. Olympic Park & Pemberton Place: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Relive the glory days of Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park on a walking tour covering the history of the world-famous sporting event. Starting in front of the park’s Olympic Rings sculpture, you’ll hear about the significance behind these iconic colorful rings. You’ll then waltz through the park, passing five small plazas known as quilts, and find out how the city came to host the 1996 Summer games. At the Quilt of Origins, I’ll show you the artwork that protected park-goers from a bomb. From the quilts, you’ll stroll to Pemberton Place, tourist ground zero. There, you'll get insight into how Atlanta became the genesis of the Civil Rights Movement and learn about the bizarre beginnings of the most famous soft drink in the world. Within a 3-minute walk, I’ll show you the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which is the top-ranked Atlanta attraction on Tripadvisor. Next, you'll take in some of downtown Atlanta’s iconic sites, from Skyview Atlanta (our signature Ferris Wheel) and the marquee of The Tabernacle, a popular concert hall, to the impressive Westin Peachtree Plaza which is just a stone’s throw from where the tour wraps up. There, you’ll hear about Ted Turner, the founder of Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, and CNN, and his lasting impact on the city.

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What people are saying about Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 2,270 reviews

Zoo Atlanta is better suited for younger children… we completed our visit there in 1 1/2 hours…. World of Coca Cola was your typical tourist attraction and if it were not for the pass, probably would have skipped … Center for Civil and Human Rights was very informative and well presented; College Football Hall of Fame was equally an interesting and well thought out informative experience.

We went with a large group of 8 after thanksgiving. We had a great time and the tickets were very convenient.

Saludos fue muy bueno y sin problema ninguno al redimirlo.

Loved it. Easy check in and was able to see each exhibit.

Very interesting experience,especially the dolphin show.