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GIRS roadtrip to Georgia Aquarium

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by xroads, Jan 15, 2013.

  1. Jan 15, 2013 #1
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I am thinking of making a road trip to the GA Aquarium, maybe in April.


    Leave 7am on a Friday, drive straight through.


    Saturday, all day at Aquarium, 9am-6pm.


    Sunday, drive straight through home.


    Minivan & gas cost would be roughly about $100 a person (6 to a van)


    2 nights hotel


    Aquarium admission


    Your own food whatever you want to buy.


    Drive time from CR is about 14 hours each way. Could drive a couple hours Sat evening if that was the consensus.


    Anyone game?
     
  2. Jan 15, 2013 #2
    Ray

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    I would love to go except I am going there in March with my wife.
     
  3. Jan 15, 2013 #3
    Reefman

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    That would be a great group activity!
     
  4. Jan 15, 2013 #4
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    How is this compared to the Shedd in Chicago. Is it bigger?
     
  5. Jan 15, 2013 #5
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    largest in the world
     
  6. Jan 15, 2013 #6
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I'd be interested if we can make something happen.
     
  7. Jan 15, 2013 #7
    Big John

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    Hey Craig, can it all be seen in 1 day?
     
  8. Jan 15, 2013 #8
    nickbuol Marion, IA

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    Too bad it wasn't in July. I am just north of Atlanta for work (just flew in tonight) and while I can't get to the aquarium while I am here (they close at 5pm), I will be back in 6 months. I guess I will have to do my own private visit then since my company pays for my travel and I would just tack on an extra day to the trip for a minimal cost.
     
  9. Jan 15, 2013 #9
    doug1029

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    No comparison to the Shed. The Georgia Aquarium is the best aquarium in the world. My family and I were there last summer and spent over 2 hours watching the Whale Sharks alone. It can be done in 1 day but 2 would be better. If done in 1 day just get there at opening and stay until close!
     
  10. Jan 15, 2013 #10
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    I'd love to go. But I think my wife and son would too!
     
  11. Jan 15, 2013 #11
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    I'm down! May have a +1! lol
     
  12. Jan 16, 2013 #12
    JB Marion

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    Might be up for it.
     

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