Location: Newport, Kentucky Years Active: 1999 – Active Newport Aquarium isn’t your average fishbowl. It opened in 1999 and has been blowing minds ever since. You’ll find it in Kentucky right on the Ohio River – a cool spot to watch the water and explore the deep. This place is seriously dedicated to ocean life…
Location: Newport, Kentucky Years Active: 1999 – Active The Newport Aquarium is a world of wonders…and a few oddities. Get ready for sharks big enough to swallow you whole (well, almost), gators with prehistoric vibes, and penguins that squabble like a bunch of toddlers! The real thrill is the Shark Bridge – if you dare!…
Location: Dubuquem, Iowa Years Active: 2003 – Active Ready to dive into the mysteries of the Mississippi? The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium isn’t your average attraction. This place is a true gem, but don’t let the polished exhibits fool you – this museum’s got secrets. You’re wandering the aquarium halls, giant catfish swirling…
Location: Maui, Hawaii Years Active: 1998 – Active Forget those boring aquariums with the same old fish! The Maui Ocean Center is all about Hawaii’s underwater oddities. Think fish with goofy faces, turtles with serious munchies, and sharks that would totally win a staring contest. Their Open Ocean exhibit is next level – you literally…
Location: Waikiki, Hawaii Years Active: 1904 – Active Look, the Waikiki Aquarium isn’t going to blow you away with flashy tech or massive shark tanks. It’s a smaller, older aquarium – and yeah, it shows in places. But before you write it off, remember this: it’s all about the animals. And they focus on the…
Location: Waimanalo, Hawaii Years Active: 1964 – Active Sea Life Park Hawaii is where ocean adventures come to life! Imagine swimming with dolphins, hanging out with playful sea lions, and watching sharks glide right past you. This place has been a part of Oahu’s magic since 1964. It’s not just another aquarium, it’s a full-on…
Location: Atlanta, Georgia Years Active: 2005 – Active The Georgia Aquarium is on a whole other level. This place is massive, packed with stunning creatures you won’t find anywhere else. Whale sharks? Check. Belugas? Yep. Dolphins, sea otters, even a few intimidating sharks – you’ll see it all. The Georgia Aquarium ain’t cheap. Some folks…
Location: New London, Connecticut Years Active: 1928 – Active Ocean Beach Park isn’t some glossy newcomer. It’s been a New London tradition since back in 1928. The sand’s perfect, the water’s usually calm – great for families. But if you’re bored with building sandcastles, Ocean Beach has plenty more up its sleeve. Think classic boardwalk…
Location: Mystic, Connecticut Years Active: 1973 – Active Mystic Aquarium isn’t your average sea life exhibit. Sure, it’s got the cute seals and penguins, but this place dives deeper. They’re big into research and saving ocean animals, which you’ll get to see firsthand. Their beluga whales are a must-see – you won’t find these gentle…
Location: Denver, Colorado Years Active: 2005 – Active Think the only adventure in Denver is hiking? Think again. The Downtown Aquarium is a hidden world waiting to be explored. It’s part zoo, part theme park, and the closest thing you’ll get to diving a shipwreck without getting wet. Forget just looking at animals – you…
