Georgia aquarium

Joe0813 · 11/19/2017, 07:30 PM

Me and the wife are planning on flying out of Boston in January or March and we are just wondering if it was worth the flight and a two night hotel stay? Also what else is around the aquarium that we could do for the weekend? Military museums are a plus since I leave in May for basic training

HippieSmell · 11/19/2017, 07:37 PM

I saw it about a decade ago while in Atlanta for unrelated events. Is it worth a special trip? Maybe? It is impressive, but there wasn't much else around there although that may have changed.

marinelife · 11/19/2017, 07:46 PM

I think its worth it, we drove from Ohio to Atlanta over the summer just for this. We did other things when there but that was the reason we went down there.

There is World of Coke which is interesting and Center for Civil and Human Rights all within the same block.
Look at CityPASS for discount tickets.

The weekend is going to be busy, a weekday would be better.

thegrun · 11/19/2017, 08:52 PM

I can’t speak to what else there is to do nearby, it to me the Atlanta Aquarium is worthy a place on anyone’s bucket list, it’s simply amazing! If you do decide to go be sure to spend the extra money to get the back of house tour, it is well worth the cost.

jubei2006 · 11/19/2017, 08:59 PM

I can easily spend all day at the aquarium especially with a backstage adventure. World of coke is right nearby, as is shopping and eating in the downtown area. Good choice for a weekend trip.

locito277 · 11/19/2017, 09:34 PM

Stone Mountain! Coca Cola factory is next door to the aquarium. Once you see the aquarium you won’t want to leave. I may know someone who has fought children for position at feeding tome

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mwrobers · 11/19/2017, 10:17 PM

Aquarium is worth it. If you have time, the Infantry Museum at Fort Benning is awesome. It's 1.5 hours south of Atlanta...check out the reviews. Where are you going to basic?

WVfishguy · 11/20/2017, 03:47 AM

The wife and I love the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. We like ALL kinds of fish, and their facility is top notch. There's a bunch of good restaurants nearby, Imax. museum, horse coach rides, clean city with no crime problems. We LOVE Chattanooga.

Joe0813 · 11/20/2017, 08:36 AM

Thanks guys we are booking the hotel tomorrow. Mwrobers I'm going to benning for OSUT

Vinny Kreyling · 11/20/2017, 09:17 AM

CNN is also close by & agreed on behind the scenes.
We got a private tour from Bruce Carlson when they had MACNA there.

nanosteve309 · 11/20/2017, 10:08 AM

Me and the wife had a planned trip to the Georgia aquarium back in Early September. We got cancelled due to hurricane Irma.

The plan was the Georgia Aquarium, Coca-Cola world, zoo atlanta, as well as CNN. Be sure to check out the Atlanta City Pass

https://www.citypass.com/atlanta?mv_...mbos-learnmore

We are also foodies and had a bunch of spots lined up for food from Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives.

HiImSean · 11/20/2017, 02:14 PM

There's a lot around the Aquarium, Civil Rights Museum, World of Coke, The Olympic Park, The Sky Wheel, College Football Hall of Fame, Mercedes Benz stadium, tons of places to eat. The zoo is about a 10-15minute drive. I'm about 30minutes north of Atlanta, if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM. If you're here in March check out an Atlanta United MLS game. Totally worth it even if you're not into soccer.

Joe0813 · 11/20/2017, 02:25 PM

Probably going to go in January.. how is the weather around the end of January? March I think we will do another weekend type get away for a last small vacation before I leave

HiImSean · 11/20/2017, 03:39 PM

January is hit or miss much like the rest of winter here. Could have snow, could be in the 70's. If you're staying around the aquarium it should be fine since you can access MARTA a good bit to other parts of the city and walk to most the main attractions.

mwrobers · 11/20/2017, 07:54 PM

Joe...I spent some time at Benning, currently at Bragg. If you have any Army questions let me know. Enjoy your last bit of fredom and time with the wife for a while.

trivan · 11/20/2017, 08:01 PM

We did it and well worth the trip. Do the sea otter encounter, also well worth the extra cost. IMHO.

Joe0813 · 11/20/2017, 10:27 PM

So far we are doing the aquarium with the back stage pass and the zoo

Joe0813 · 11/20/2017, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwrobers

Joe...I spent some time at Benning, currently at Bragg. If you have any Army questions let me know. Enjoy your last bit of fredom and time with the wife for a while.

14 weeks of basic then airborne and air assault and ranger school. After that hopefully RASP.

How did you like benning?

Esh1 · 11/20/2017, 10:46 PM

Porsche has a driving center right next to the airport, worth checking out if you have the time. https://www.porschedriving.com/porsc...center-atlanta

Heard the Atlanta aquarium is awesome and is a place Ive always wanted to see. I've been to the Churaumi aquarium in Okinawa and only recently heard Atlanta has whale sharks. Coolest animals Ive ever seen.

reefbanker · 11/22/2017, 06:41 PM

Purchase the behind the scenes tour. Well worth it.

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Joe0813 · 11/22/2017, 10:56 PM

We definitely are doing the behind the scenes

lmm1967 · 11/25/2017, 07:57 AM

Since you are coming from out of town and are there for a couple days I would seriously consider one of the Journey with the Gentle Giants programs - scuba, snorkel or rebreather.

There are other interactive programs as well - the ones I've been to or have been told about were all worth the extra cost IMO.

Joe0813 · 11/28/2017, 04:18 PM

I'll have to look that up. Thanks for the heads up about the diving.

11/19/2017, 07:30 PM	#1
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	Georgia aquarium Me and the wife are planning on flying out of Boston in January or March and we are just wondering if it was worth the flight and a two night hotel stay? Also what else is around the aquarium that we could do for the weekend? Military museums are a plus since I leave in May for basic training __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

11/19/2017, 07:37 PM	#2
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	I saw it about a decade ago while in Atlanta for unrelated events. Is it worth a special trip? Maybe? It is impressive, but there wasn't much else around there although that may have changed. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

11/19/2017, 07:46 PM	#3
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	I think its worth it, we drove from Ohio to Atlanta over the summer just for this. We did other things when there but that was the reason we went down there. There is World of Coke which is interesting and Center for Civil and Human Rights all within the same block. Look at CityPASS for discount tickets. The weekend is going to be busy, a weekday would be better. __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

11/19/2017, 09:34 PM	#6
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Stone Mountain! Coca Cola factory is next door to the aquarium. Once you see the aquarium you won’t want to leave. I may know someone who has fought children for position at feeding tome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

11/20/2017, 08:36 AM	#9
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	Thanks guys we are booking the hotel tomorrow. Mwrobers I'm going to benning for OSUT __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

11/19/2017, 08:52 PM	#4
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I can’t speak to what else there is to do nearby, it to me the Atlanta Aquarium is worthy a place on anyone’s bucket list, it’s simply amazing! If you do decide to go be sure to spend the extra money to get the back of house tour, it is well worth the cost.

11/19/2017, 08:59 PM	#5
jubei2006 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton, nc Posts: 68	I can easily spend all day at the aquarium especially with a backstage adventure. World of coke is right nearby, as is shopping and eating in the downtown area. Good choice for a weekend trip.

11/19/2017, 10:17 PM	#7
mwrobers Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 40	Aquarium is worth it. If you have time, the Infantry Museum at Fort Benning is awesome. It's 1.5 hours south of Atlanta...check out the reviews. Where are you going to basic?

11/20/2017, 03:47 AM	#8
WVfishguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 677	The wife and I love the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. We like ALL kinds of fish, and their facility is top notch. There's a bunch of good restaurants nearby, Imax. museum, horse coach rides, clean city with no crime problems. We LOVE Chattanooga.

11/20/2017, 09:17 AM	#10
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	CNN is also close by & agreed on behind the scenes. We got a private tour from Bruce Carlson when they had MACNA there. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

11/20/2017, 10:08 AM	#11
nanosteve309 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 62	Me and the wife had a planned trip to the Georgia aquarium back in Early September. We got cancelled due to hurricane Irma. The plan was the Georgia Aquarium, Coca-Cola world, zoo atlanta, as well as CNN. Be sure to check out the Atlanta City Pass https://www.citypass.com/atlanta?mv_...mbos-learnmore We are also foodies and had a bunch of spots lined up for food from Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives.

11/20/2017, 02:14 PM	#12
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	There's a lot around the Aquarium, Civil Rights Museum, World of Coke, The Olympic Park, The Sky Wheel, College Football Hall of Fame, Mercedes Benz stadium, tons of places to eat. The zoo is about a 10-15minute drive. I'm about 30minutes north of Atlanta, if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM. If you're here in March check out an Atlanta United MLS game. Totally worth it even if you're not into soccer.

11/20/2017, 02:25 PM	#13
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	Probably going to go in January.. how is the weather around the end of January? March I think we will do another weekend type get away for a last small vacation before I leave __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

11/20/2017, 03:39 PM	#14
HiImSean Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 834	January is hit or miss much like the rest of winter here. Could have snow, could be in the 70's. If you're staying around the aquarium it should be fine since you can access MARTA a good bit to other parts of the city and walk to most the main attractions.

11/20/2017, 07:54 PM	#15
mwrobers Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 40	Joe...I spent some time at Benning, currently at Bragg. If you have any Army questions let me know. Enjoy your last bit of fredom and time with the wife for a while.

11/20/2017, 08:01 PM	#16
trivan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 70	We did it and well worth the trip. Do the sea otter encounter, also well worth the extra cost. IMHO.

11/20/2017, 10:27 PM	#17
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	So far we are doing the aquarium with the back stage pass and the zoo __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

11/20/2017, 10:46 PM	#19
Esh1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 70	Porsche has a driving center right next to the airport, worth checking out if you have the time. https://www.porschedriving.com/porsc...center-atlanta Heard the Atlanta aquarium is awesome and is a place Ive always wanted to see. I've been to the Churaumi aquarium in Okinawa and only recently heard Atlanta has whale sharks. Coolest animals Ive ever seen.

11/22/2017, 06:41 PM	#20
reefbanker Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	Purchase the behind the scenes tour. Well worth it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T377A using Tapatalk

11/22/2017, 10:56 PM	#21
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	We definitely are doing the behind the scenes __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

11/25/2017, 07:57 AM	#22
lmm1967 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 153	Since you are coming from out of town and are there for a couple days I would seriously consider one of the Journey with the Gentle Giants programs - scuba, snorkel or rebreather. There are other interactive programs as well - the ones I've been to or have been told about were all worth the extra cost IMO.

11/28/2017, 04:18 PM	#23
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	I'll have to look that up. Thanks for the heads up about the diving. __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef