Chicago

This is one of my favorite places to visit. I may just be very partial to it because I have been visiting this place since I was young or it just may be one of the best aquariums in the U.S. There is so much to see and do here. The exhibits are designed with such intense attention to detail. The aquarium takes you through different parts of the world and allows you to experience the different species found in the different parts. There are daily feeding shows that take place, this is a must do because it adds so much more information than a person could get from just walking through the aquarium.

The dolphin show is a must do! The show over looks Lake Michigan and gives the idea that the dolphins are out in the wild. This show also provides much information about the dolphin's natural behaviors. It is an interactive show where that host asks questions and the audience is encouraged to respond.

There are free days throughout the year so if you are in the area on those days it is free to get in but there will be the rest of Chicago there with you. They have many other activities too many to discuss here so here is the website: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/about/index.html.