Indoor Adventures for you to Explore...in Chattanooga
I just received this poetic press release from Thom Benson from the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. The rhyme is impressive and so are the attractions in this amazing city that continues to draw visitors rain or shine, hot or cold. Here is why:.jpg) |
| Hands on inside the Aquarium |
Chattanooga, Tenn. (July 3, 2013) – A rainy holiday forecast is one we deplore, but Chattanooga has great indoor attractions for you to explore. Laugh at Mother Nature and the wet weather she dishes, while at the Aquarium with colorful sunfishes. The Cove Forest is a great place to wander about, while enjoying the otters and big rainbow trout. You’ll chuckle at penguins with great big old bellies, then stare at toothy sharks and umbrella jellies.
Playful baby elephants, billions of butterflies and sharks can be seen, projected in 3D on Chattanooga’s largest screen. The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX is where cool movies are showin’ - (Rainy weather is one thing, we’re glad it ain’t snowin’.)
The Creative Discovery Museum is just a short distance away, it’s a great place for children to learn while they play. No washout for their celebration with a soda geyser salute, a party for the nation with bubble wrap “fireworks” to boot.
When the skies open up with thunderous calls, a cool place to be is deep within Ruby Falls. It’s rumored the falls really get roarin’, when the ground gets soggy from days of downpourin’.
And let’s not forget all the things you could be seein’, while strolling the galleries at the Hunter Museum. Some works inspire those with a patriotic heart, there’s no better holiday to celebrate American Art.
Here’s five ways you can get more bang for your buck at the Tennessee Aquarium during the 4th of July weekend.
1) Family units, of 10 or more adults, qualify for the Aquarium’s group discount. Adults can save $2.50 off admission by simply walking into the ticketing center to purchase tickets for the group. Or better yet, call 800-262-0695 ext. 3600 to make a group purchase in advance. The tickets will be waiting upon arrival at Will Call in the Aquarium ticketing center. Insider 411: Reservationists will be working Thursday, July 4th through Satruday, July 6th to help speed the process.
2) Smaller families and individuals can purchase Aquarium, IMAX and River Gorge Explorer tickets online and print at home. tnaqua.org/PlanYourVisit/TicketInformation Printed tickets can be scanned at the door allowing visitors to walk up and walk right in. Insider 411: Tickets are good for both buildings for the entire date of purchase so guests have an opportunity to enjoy dining downtown, or take in an IMAX film before continuing to explore exhibits.
3) Make the most of your visit by checking out the showtimes for bird shows, dive programs and keeper talks: http://www.tnaqua.org/RangerRicksBackyardSafari.aspx Insider 411: Different animals appear in Ranger Rick stage programs throughout the day. If you stay for back-to-back presentations, you’ll be entertained by two different routines.
4) Add IMAX for just $6! No upcharge for 3D glasses to see any of the movies on Chattanooga’s largest screen. Insider 411:Two of the highest-rated films ever shown at IMAX are “Born to be Wild 3D” and “Flight of the Butterflies 3D.” Also showing, “Great White Shark 3D.”
5) Penguin Pandemonium – The Aquarium’s adorable penguin chick can be seen on the right-hand side of the exhibit. Visitors will also notice other parents nesting now with five more gentoo eggs in various locations in “Penguins’ Rock.” Insider 411: Stop by the exhibit July 4th & 5th at 10:30 a.m. or 1:45 p.m. to quiz our penguin experts about these fascinating birds. Or, add the afternoon Backstage Pass http://tennesseeaquarium.com/PlanYourVisit/BackstagePass to get a bird’s eye view of the penguins during a guided, behind-the-scenes tour of Ocean Journey.
