New England Aquarium
Some 12,000 different species of animals and plants are exhibited in the New England Aquarium. Each of several large tanks recreates the habitat of a different type of underwater world. The ultimate highlight is an 26-foot high salt water tank with a coral reef. Here, you can marvel at dozens of species of circling coral fish, tortoises, perch and even sharks.
On four levels, visitors can get a close-up view of the different strata of which a coral reef is composed. There are also guided tours and shows in which sea lions perform, both several times a day. The aquarium is also connected to an IMAX theater which projects informative and impressive films on the underwater world on its gigantic screen. Finally, those who wish to can book a whale watching trip out to sea.