Georgia AquariumvsAtlanta Botanical Garden
Both Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Aquarium are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Georgia Aquarium scores significantly better than Atlanta Botanical Garden. Georgia Aquarium has a TripExpert Score of 93 with praise from 8 reviews like Not For Tourists, Where and Travel + Leisure.
Georgia Aquarium
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225 Baker St, Atlanta, GA 30313
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Fodor's "With more than 10 million gallons of water, this wildly popular attraction is the world's largest aquarium." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The world's largest aquarium is Atlanta's showstopper. It's crowded, like Venice, but it's awesomeness is hard to deny." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The world's largest aquarium is one of Atlanta's absolute must-visits." Full review
Not For Tourists "World's largest aquarium with fish petting zoo."
Where "Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest in terms of gallons of water (10 million), square footage (604,000) and number of aquatic animals (tens of thousands)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Turn up early to make the most of the fantastic facilities of the world's largest aquarium, home to some 120,000 marine animals." Full review
Lonely Planet "Atlanta's showstopper." Full review
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Considered one of the world's largest aquariums, the Georgia Aquarium boasts more than 100,000 animals from 700 species represented in seven different galleries." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Georgia Aquarium casts a wide net (pun intended), with an impressive array of habitats and species represented." Full review
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Rather than racing through to see everything, make sure you beeline straight for the Ocean Voyager gallery and pause long enough to see (and maybe snap some pics) of one of the four whale sharks, which are neither whales nor sharks: they are the world’s largest fish, which average between 18 and 32 feet long.
Travel + Leisure "Touted as the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere, the Georgia Aquarium is home to a multitude of aquatic animals—everything from alligators to beluga whales. "
Atlanta Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Atlanta Botanical Garden
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1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Concierge "Piedmont Park has playgrounds, fishing ponds, extensive jogging and bicycle paths, a tennis center, and playing fields that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis online."
Lonely Planet "In the northwest corner of Piedmont Park, the stunning 30-acre botanical garden has a Japanese garden, winding paths and the amazing Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Fodor's "Occupying 30 acres inside Piedmont Park, the grounds contain acres of display gardens... and the award-winning Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Not For Tourists "Great for green thumbs."
Afar Magazine "The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been voted the city's best place to commune with nature and upon visiting you'll agree." Full review
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Be sure to check what's in bloom before you go.
On the Grid "The mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden as a non-profit is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation, and enjoyment." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"The Atlanta Botanical Garden should be every plant lover's first stop in the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Two elements of the Garden’s permanent collections seem to get the most rave reviews: the Fuqua Orchid Center and Canopy Walk." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Atlanta Botanical Garden features stunning plant collections across 30 acres of outdoor gardens, an award-winning Children's Garden, a striking Skyline Garden, and more."
Atlanta Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
