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Chattanooga Things to Do

First admittance to the Aquarium is at 10 a.m. with last admittance at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The Aquarium closes at 8 p.m. The Gift Shops close at 6:30. The Aquarium and IMAX 3D Theater are two great things to do in Chattanooga and are open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas day. The Aquarium ticketing center opens at 9:30 a.m. daily.

RIVER GORGE EXPLORER

Chattanooga Riverboat Cruise
A Chattanooga Riverboat Cruise on the River Gorge Explorer is part thrill ride and part nature tour.

TN RIVERBOAT

IMAX Theater

So real, It's unreal
The huge, six-story screen at the IMAX 3D Theater puts YOU in the action. Travel to undersea reefs filled with colorful creatures, or visit exotic locations from around the world.

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Children touching stingrays

Directions

Located on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Aquarium is easily accessible from I-24

From Atlanta: drive I-75 North to I-24 West, then follow directions below.
From Knoxville: drive I-75 South to I-24 West, then follow directions below
From Nashville: I-24 East, then follow directions below.
From Birmingham: follow I-59 to I-24 East, then follow directions below.
From Huntsville: follow Hwy 72 to I-24 East, then follow directions below.

From I-24:
I-24 to downtown Chattanooga.
U.S. Highway 27 North
Take exit 1C right on 4th Street
Left on Broad Street (second stoplight)
Go two blocks and you’ll see the Aquarium.

PARKING:
There are several paid parking lots near the Aquarium and IMAX Theater and a free shuttle runs daily in downtown Chattanooga.

MOTORCOACH AND BUS PARKING:
Aquarium:
A bus turn-around is available for loading and unloading, and off-site extended parking is located within one mile of the Aquarium.
IMAX: Approximately 20 buses can park and unload behind the IMAX Theater. Overflow parking is located within one mile of the IMAX Theater.

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Campus Map
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Downloadable PDF Brochure
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Chattanooga Hotel Packages

The Tennessee Aquarium has teamed up with the best Chattanooga hotels to offer special deals and experiences in the city.
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Backstage Pass

NEW Backstage Passes will give you VIP access to get up-close, feed, and actually touch Aquarium animals.
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Sleepovers at the Aquarium

Ever dream of sleeping under the peaks alongside sharks, stingrays and more? Now is your chance.
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Traveling with Kids

Get discount tickets you can use any time at the Creative Discovery Museum. Pilot a riverboat, dig for dinosaur bones, make sculptures and build a car at this hands-on children’s museum full of family fun.
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Traveling with your Pet

Planning a trip to Chattanooga? Bring your pet! We've got tips and links to pet-friendly hotels and boarding facilities.
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Fun Stuff

Check out this fun-filled page with links to interactive games and other activities. Enjoy some of these items at home or download maps to help you "dive deeper" into your next Aquarium visit.
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Chatter Magazine

Check out the digital version of Chattanooga's Chatter Magazine.

River Scenes at the Aquarium

On your next visit to the Tennessee Aquarium, we invite you to take a trip back in time. Snapshots of Chattanooga’s amazing story can be discovered by following an artistic timeline featured on the exterior of the Aquarium’s River Journey building.
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By diving in now, you'll be among the first to learn about new animals and exhibits, conservation programs, special events at the Aquarium and new films coming to the IMAX 3D Theater.
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