Georgia Aquarium tips wanted

eshook · 09/03/2006, 10:05 AM

My wife and I are planning on visiting the Georgia aquarium

We were hoping some fellow reefers could provide suggestions in terms of close (good) hotels. Or if there were any good deals at the aquarium (i.e. backstage passes, VIP passes, etc) we should look into?

As a side note, I might want to look at some fish shops in the area so any of those suggestions would also be appreciated.

Can't wait to go, there have been soo many excellent pictures posted. I think we will be buying some new lenses so hopefully we can contribute some awesome photos after our trip.

Steven Pro · 09/03/2006, 10:26 AM

I stayed at the Embassy Suites Hotel at Centennial Olympic Park. It was very nice and walking distance from the aquarium.

eshook · 09/04/2006, 03:23 PM

The Embassy suites are a little pricy but we will definitely keep them as an option.

Thanks!

Amphiprion · 09/04/2006, 04:19 PM

I don't know. A friend of mine works at the aquarium, so I may be able to ask him for you.

Hopestar075 · 09/04/2006, 04:34 PM

A couple of fish stores in the area that are really good are
The Fish Store and More and Cappuccino Bay
both has web sites that you can Google

Hopestar075 · 09/04/2006, 04:35 PM

I would also suggest getting to the aquarium as soon as it opens because it will be absolutly jammed if you don't

eshook · 09/04/2006, 04:58 PM

Amphiprion:
Excellent, if you could get some info we would greatly appreciate it!

Hopestar075:
I googled both of those shops and have the addresses / hours so we will try to get them out.

We will have to peel ourselves out of bed then

I'm sure we would be happier going earlier when it wasn't crowed.

09/03/2006, 10:05 AM	#1
eshook Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kent OH Posts: 823	Georgia Aquarium tips wanted My wife and I are planning on visiting the Georgia aquarium We were hoping some fellow reefers could provide suggestions in terms of close (good) hotels. Or if there were any good deals at the aquarium (i.e. backstage passes, VIP passes, etc) we should look into? As a side note, I might want to look at some fish shops in the area so any of those suggestions would also be appreciated. Can't wait to go, there have been soo many excellent pictures posted. I think we will be buying some new lenses so hopefully we can contribute some awesome photos after our trip.

09/03/2006, 10:26 AM	#2
Steven Pro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,376	I stayed at the Embassy Suites Hotel at Centennial Olympic Park. It was very nice and walking distance from the aquarium. __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

09/04/2006, 04:19 PM	#4
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	I don't know. A friend of mine works at the aquarium, so I may be able to ask him for you. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

09/04/2006, 04:34 PM	#5
Hopestar075 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 202	A couple of fish stores in the area that are really good are The Fish Store and More and Cappuccino Bay both has web sites that you can Google __________________ Just keep swimming! Current Tank Info: 55 gal. fresh water cichlid tank/ 10 gal. hospital tank/ 65 gal. soon to be reef tank

09/04/2006, 04:35 PM	#6
Hopestar075 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 202	I would also suggest getting to the aquarium as soon as it opens because it will be absolutly jammed if you don't __________________ Just keep swimming! Current Tank Info: 55 gal. fresh water cichlid tank/ 10 gal. hospital tank/ 65 gal. soon to be reef tank

09/04/2006, 03:23 PM	#3
eshook Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kent OH Posts: 823	The Embassy suites are a little pricy but we will definitely keep them as an option. Thanks!

09/04/2006, 04:58 PM	#7
eshook Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kent OH Posts: 823	Amphiprion: Excellent, if you could get some info we would greatly appreciate it! Hopestar075: I googled both of those shops and have the addresses / hours so we will try to get them out. We will have to peel ourselves out of bed then I'm sure we would be happier going earlier when it wasn't crowed.