Georgia Aquarium

As aforementioned, this is a major attraction, and not putting it on the list of the best day trips from Georgia would have been a mistake. The world's fourth largest aquarium, Georgia Aquarium houses more than 100,000 aquatic animals in more than 10 million gallons of fresh and saltwater. While its sheer size may seem overwhelming, the exhibits are divided into various themes to make visits more focused and educational. Visitors will be able to spot amazing SDA otters, beluga whales, penguins, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, stingrays, albino alligators, giant octopi, and more throughout the place. People who are brave can also swim with the sharks on a dare-devilish tour.

Cold Water Quest explores cold water life across the world's oceans, with unusual creatures that include Australian sea dragons and Japanese spider crabs. In 'Under the Boardwalk', trainers interact with sociable California sea lions, and in the river Scout exhibit are albino alligators, piranha, and emerald tree boas. The largest, the 6.3-million-gallon Ocean Voyager, houses whale sharks and manta rays among its thousands of fish and features a 100-foot-long acrylic tunnel for visitors to walk through, surrounded by swimming fish.

Official site: www.georgiaaquarium.org

Address: 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Phone: 404-581-4000

Google rating: 4.6/5.0