The Downtown Aquarium In Texas Has Officially Been Named One Of The Best In The Country

Texas has many different aquariums where you can embark on an undersea adventure, but one rises above all the others. Downtown Aquarium in Houston is among the best aquariums in the nation and it constantly appears on lists of the best attractions in Texas. We can't help but agree - with 500,000 gallons of exhibits, rides, and games galore, and a restaurant that features a massive fish tank, this aquarium is tons of fun for the whole family.

Perhaps the most iconic aquarium in Texas, Houston's Downtown Aquarium boasts 500,000 gallons of fascinating underwater exhibits, plus rides, games, and dining and shopping opportunities to keep the fun going all day long.

There are several must-see exhibits in this epic aquarium, featuring everything from the alligators of the Texas bayous to coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life.

Several 180-degree aquatic tunnels afford visitors the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the vast world that exists beneath the surface of the ocean. Prepare to be mesmerized as colorful fish and other exotic, seldom-seen species swim past all around you.

You can even get up close and personal with live stingrays at Stingray Reef!

One-of-a-kind touch tanks let you interact with the normally elusive, deep-water dwelling creatures, feeling their silky smooth skin and feeding them out of the palm of your hand.

Six fun-filled rides each showcase a different aspect of the aquarium, with the Shark Voyage being the crowd favorite.

You'll climb aboard the C.P. Huntington train and ride straight through the center of a 200,000-gallon shark tank, watching the ocean's fiercest predators stalk the water just inches above your head.

Outside, you'll find even more fun and games, with a 100-foot-tall Ferris wheel, aquatic-themed carousel, and many more amusement park rides and other attractions for all ages.

Kid or kid at heart, you're never too old to ride on the back of a dolphin or endure an exhilarating, 65-foot vertical drop with awe-inspiring views of the Houston skyline.

Before you leave, don't forget to stop by the Aquarium Restaurant for a delicious meal.

The dining room features a floor-to-ceiling, 150,000-gallon aquarium that over 100 species of marine life call home, and every table has a front-row seat. As for the menu, it's largely seafood-inspired, but also includes steak and chicken entrees, salads, pasta dishes, decadent desserts, and so much more.

Address: 410 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002.

Visit the Downtown Aquarium website or Facebook page to learn more.

Have you ever been to the Downtown Aquarium in Houston? Do you agree it's one of the best attractions in Texas... and the country?