This Underwater Tunnel In Cleveland Will Enchant You In The Best Possible Way
Though Lake Erie provides Cleveland with a pleasant coastal atmosphere, our city is far from a tropical getaway. However, there is one destination that serves the Greater Cleveland area that will bring you face-to-face with some of the region’s most exotic inhabitants. Imagine yourself immersed underwater, sharks swimming curiously overhead and colorful scales blurring brilliantly as they dart by—if you imagined such an experience occurring in the Flats, your dream could easily be a reality.
Welcome to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, located at 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland.
Located within the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse building on the West Bank of the Flats is a remarkable public aquarium with an amazing array of nautical life.
When the aquarium opened in 2012, it ended a 26-year period in which Cleveland was without an aquarium.
Get to know some locals in the Ohio Lakes and Rivers gallery, see some colorful and creepy fish in the Indo-Pacific gallery, or connect with the cold water inhabitants of the Northern Pacific gallery. The variety of species will pique your interest, and you'll love learning about these fascinating creatures.
The most striking exhibit features a 175-foot underwater SeaTube .
This amazing architectural feature is filled with 230,000 gallons of water, and contains four species of shark. As one of the longest underwater viewing tunnels in existence, it is easy to feel like you are truly underwater.
The extraordinary views offered within this tank will bring humans up close and personal with sharks, moray eels, stingrays, and other remarkable creatures.
When divers enter the tanks, they cling carefully to the floor of the tank to avoid capturing the attention of or disturbing any fish. Some fish, though, like the juvenile Goliath grouper, are friendly with human visitors and appreciate the occasional belly rub. Divers usually enter the shark tank in the morning and afternoon.
Experience daily feedings, tortoise encounters, and games at your local aquarium.
The Touch Pool is a remarkable feature filled with 11,000 gallons of water and an interesting array of critters. Its resident stingrays love to be the center of attention.
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is truly a delight, and its gentle blue lights and bubbly atmosphere are sure to enchant. What is your favorite exhibit in the aquarium?
Still feeling nautical? Check out these waterfront restaurants for unforgettable flavor and views.
Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
