CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSE, USA -- Perched on the banks of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium is the world's largest freshwater aquarium and home to more than 900 animals that swim, crawl and fly in natural habitats. Your journey through this world class facility may begin in the Appalachian high country and continue on down to the Mississippi Delta, but before your aquarium visit is over, you'll have seen the habitats, fish and animals of the world's rivers, including Africa, South America, Siberia and Asia. Along the way you'll pass through a spectacular 60-foot canyon and two living forests -- including cascading waterfalls and mountain forests where playful otters romp through the pools to the delight of guests.

There's always something new going on at the Aquarium in their changing exhibits area. As of this writing (November 2003) and for at least a year following, the aquarium is hosting "Sea Horses: Beyond Imagination." It's hard to find words superlative enough to describe this exhibit. Magical, mystical, wondrous, even miraculous don't quite do it justice. There are sea horses and sea dragons of all sizes and types. The creatures seem otherworldly, especially the huge, billowy Leafy Sea Dragons, who at first glance, look more vegetable than animal. If you get the chance to see this incredible exhibit, at the Tennessee Aquarium or anywhere else for that matter, jump at the chance. You won't be sorry. And bring everyone you love -- their gasps of wonder will provide you with happy memories for years to come.

The Tennessee Aquarium is located on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, and is easily accessible from I-24. It is also the last stop on Chattanooga's free downtown shuttle, before it makes its return trip to the Chattanooga Choo Choo. For more information about the Tennessee Aquarium, call 800-262-0695 or visit www.tnaqua.org.

For additional information about visiting Chattanooga contact the Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-322-3344 or 423-756-8687 or visit www.ChattanoogaFun.com .

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