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New England Aquarium, Boston MA |
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Come to visit sea creatures in the world's largest cylindrical glass-enclosed saltwater tank. |
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It seems fitting that a sea-conscious city such as Boston should have a major aquarium, and it has exactly that in the New England Aquarium Pride of the aquarium is the largest cylindrical, glass-enclosed saltwater tank in the world, and this and other exhibit tanks are stocked with over 600 species of marine life, from electric eels to sharks. The variety of fishes is truly astounding, and the shapes, colors, and forms that evolution and adaptation have produced in these creatures really give one a sense of the richness of the marine environment. But the Aquarium is not just about seeing fish in tanks. The seals are among kids' favorites. You can even meet and get to know them! In summer, you can take an Aquarium whale watch cruise, and find out about the Aquarium's programs for protecting and preserving whales. For a virtual marine adventure, take a comfy seat in the Aquarium's Simon IMAX Theatre and experience the wonders of the sea on its huge screen with surround sound. The New England Aquarium is located on Central Wharf off Atlantic Avenue, two blocks from Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Boston's Waterfront (map). You can go there by subway: take a Blue Line to the Aquarium station. New England Aquarium
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The New England Aquarium is popular with families.
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