This is really an aquarium, where there are tons of species of plants and animals. If you’re trying to choose between the two pick this one (plus Chattanooga is the most wonderful city in the world- especially compared to the god-awful downtown Atlanta.)

I lived just south of here growing up so I have been here over a dozen times (field trips), but it never gets old. My husband and I had our first date here about two years ago and literally spent 6 hours getting to know each other and touring the aquarium. It is the perfect date place early on.