Georgia Aquarium

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Lonely Planet review

The showstopper of the bunch is the Georgia Aquarium, a colossal facility billing itself as the world's largest aquarium. It's been massively successful among tourists, drawing five million guests in its first 18 months, but animal rights activists have criticized the aquarium for displaying exotic whale sharks, two of which died not long after the attraction opened. Nevertheless, the Georgia Aquarium has other whale sharks still swimming, and it also boasts a tank of gorgeous beluga whales.

Other animals on exhibit include otters and pirhana, and there's even a petting tank where guests can touch sharks and rays. Little kids may enjoy the 4-D movie, which sprinkles water on the audience and preaches environmental sensitivity. Mom and Dad may not appreciate paying around US$6 on top of the aquarium admission fee to see the film.