Georgia Aquarium

Whale sharks, beluga whales, manta rays and a 100-foot tunnel that runs straight through the Ocean Voyager tank. The Georgia Aquarium is built for big groups — wide walkways, plenty of seating, and enough exhibits to fill half a day without anyone getting bored.

The dolphin and sea lion shows run several times daily, so you can plan around nap time. Book timed-entry tickets online before you go; weekends and school holidays sell out.

It sits right in Downtown next to Centennial Olympic Park and the World of Coca-Cola, so it pairs easily with lunch and a walk around the fountains.

Drive from the Volta homes: 15 mins

The Ocean Voyager tunnel at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia