The twin waterfalls are fed by two different streams: Curtis, and York Creek. Both of the creeks begin atop Tray Mountain, the sixth highest peak in Georgia. The creeks are fed by a combination of springs and runoff, and bubble along until they come and tumble down the rock faces, as they were destined to do. Curtis Creek drops a whopping 153 feet, flowing down the rock face, while York Creek tumbles a smaller—but still impressive—50 feet, splashing over rocks and boulders.

The Anna Ruby Falls are located inside a National Park, but to get to them you will have to pass through Unicoi State Park. Unfortunately, admission to one doesn’t pay for admission to the other—although Unicoi will allow you to pass through for free, if you’re just going to the falls. Admittance to the falls costs $3/perso for those 16 and older, with the park open from 9am—6pm, and staying open until 7pm during the summer months. Getting to the falls, you’ll follow a half-mile paved trail along Smith Creek until you get to two viewing decks, which provide you a very nice sight of both the falls. Because of its proximity to the town of Helen, the falls are relatively popular during certain times of year. A visitor center is near the falls, with restrooms, drink & snack machines, and a gift shop. A few picnic tables rest outside, for your convenience.

The Aquarium is divided into six different exhibit, each focusing on a different environment or animal. The first is Georgia Explorer, which is aimed especially at children.  The exhibit has several touch pools containing sea stars, horseshoe crabs, shrimp, stingrays, and sharks. Georgia Explorer also contains sea turtles, and a display of fish from Gray’s Reef, off of Georgia’s coast.

The second exhibit, River Scout, explores the lives of river animals. In this section of the aquarium a river flows overhead, allowing you a view of the fish from below. This exhibit contains fish from the rivers of Africa, Asia, South America, and Georgia, such as electric eel, piranha, and archerfish, as well as otters and albino alligators!

Dolphin Tales showcases the incredible dolphins, through a regular gallery, but also features special dolphin shows and even the opportunity to meet, touch, and feed the stars of this exhibit ($59.95 + General Admission).

The fourth exhibit at the aquarium, Cold Water Quest, features a wide variety of creatures from polar and other cold ocean regions, such as beluga whales, sea otters, African penguins, the mysterious weedy sea dragon, and frightening spider crab. Cold Water Quest, also has a touch pool.

The Ocean Voyager exhibit is the largest indoor aquatic habitat in the world, with a full 6.3 million gallons of water, and glass walls two feet thick! this exhibit houses several of the aquarium’s largest animals, including multiple whale sharks, the giant grouper, and spotted eagle ray (which can reach almost 11 feet wide, and 16 feet long)! The exhibit has one giant glass wall giving you an excellent view of the thousands of fish, and a glass tunnel through the middle, immersing you in the aquatic world.

Tropical Diver, the sixth and final exhibit, is a relaxing coral reef, with sea horses, clownfish, porkfish, several varieties of jellyfish, the giant Caribbean hermit crab, garden eel, and dozens of other species.

Besides their role as caretaker and presenter of these many fish, the Georgia Aquarium is also deeply involved in research and conservation efforts involving water life.

Admission & Location:

Admission prices vary by day. Click here to purchase tickets.

The aquarium is open every day of the year, but hours of operation vary with the seasons.

Georgia Aquarium can be found at 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313

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