New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium is a popular must-see attraction right on the Boston waterfront. It offers a rich and multifaceted experience of marine life, from a giant penguin colony to a giant circular Caribbean tank that reaches across all floors of the aquarium. Here are some of its major attractions:

Giant Caribbean coral reef
The centerpiece of the aquarium, this 200,000-gallon cylindrical tank offers an immersive look at a Caribbean coral reef. Visitors can see an array of marine life, including Myrtle, the 90-year-old green sea turtle, sharks, stingrays, and countless colorful fish. 

Penguin Colony 
At the base of the Giant Ocean Tank, the penguin exhibit is home to African, Rockhopper, and Little Blue Penguins. Watching their playful antics and learning about their distinct behaviors offers a unique and delightful experience for all ages.

Harbor Seals 
The Marine Mammal Center showcases adorable and intelligent harbor seals. Interactive training sessions and educational talks highlight their natural behaviors and the care they receive.

Hands-On Experiences
Edge of the Sea Touch Tank: This exhibit allows visitors to get up close and personal with tide pool animals like starfish, crabs, and sea urchins.

Shark and Ray Touch Tank: Located in the Science of Sharks exhibit, this tank provides a safe opportunity to touch small, gentle sharks and rays, deepening the understanding and appreciation of these fascinating creatures.

Whale-watching tours are departing from the aquarium, providing an unforgettable adventure. These tours take visitors to the Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, where they can see humpback whales, finbacks, and other marine wildlife in their natural habitat.

Accessibility 
The aquarium is fully accessible, with ramps and elevators to accommodate all visitors.

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Restaurants near the New England Aquarium

Trattoria Il Panino	Italian	North End	$$	Exceptional
Citrus & Salt	Contemporary Mexican	Seaport	$$	Awesome
Union Oyster House	Seafood	Faneuil Hall	$$	Awesome
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside	Seafood	Seaport	$$	Awesome
Serafina Seaport	Italian	Seaport	$$	Exceptional
Moxies - Boston Seaport	American	Seaport	$$	Awesome
Pink Taco - Boston	Mexican	Seaport	$$	Excellent
Lucia Ristorante	Unspecified	North End	$$	Awesome
Hook + Line	Seafood	Seaport	$$	Awesome
Quattro	Italian	North End	$$	Exceptional
TreMonte Restaurant - North End	Italian	North End	$$	Awesome
Panza	Italian	North End	$$	Exceptional
Vinoteca di Monica	Italian	North End	$$	Exceptional
casarecce	Italian	North End	$$	Exceptional
Ristorante Saraceno	Italian	North End	$$	Exceptional
Massiminos Cucina Italiana	Italian	North End	$$	Exceptional
Nico	Italian	North End	$$	Exceptional
Rosa Mexicano - Boston	Mexican	Seaport	$$	Awesome
STREGA Italiano – Seaport	Italian	Seaport	$$	Exceptional
Tradesman - Charlestown	American	Charlestown	$$	Exceptional
Prima	Italian	Charlestown	$$$	Exceptional
Mare	Italian	North End	$$$	Exceptional
The Daily Catch - Waterfront	Seafood	North End	$$$	Exceptional
Ciao Roma	Italian	North End	$$$	Exceptional
Joe’s Waterfront	American	North End	$$$	Awesome
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea	Afternoon Tea	Faneuil Hall	$$$	Exceptional
Strega North End	Italian	North End	$$$	Awesome
Tresca	Italian	North End	$$$	Exceptional
Lucca North End	Italian	North End	$$$	Exceptional
Aqua Pazza	Seafood	North End	$$$	Exceptional
Libertine	Italian	North End	$$$	Awesome
Arya Trattoria	Italian	North End	$$$	Exceptional
Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf	Seafood	Faneuil Hall	$$$	Awesome
Isabella	Italian	North End	$$$	Exceptional
The Florentine Cafe	Italian	North End	$$$	Exceptional
Limani Grille - Seaport	Mediterranean	Seaport	$$$	Exceptional
Mamma Maria	Italian	North End	$$$	Exceptional
Tuscan Kitchen - Seaport	Unspecified	Seaport	$$$	Awesome
Villa Francesca	Italian	North End	$$$	Awesome
Umbria	Italian	North End	$$$$	Awesome
The Nautilus Pier 4	Pan-Asian	Seaport	$$$$	Exceptional
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Boston	Steakhouse	Seaport	$$$$	Exceptional