The National Aquarium

We took a little day trip to the National Aquarium, which is in Baltimore, Maryland.

 It was SO COOL!

 This aquarium is way better than the one in downtown DC, and totally worth the trip.

A few travel tips for anyone who might visit: 1. There is no parking lot at the aquarium.  I don't know why I assumed there would be.  We found a garage a few blocks down for $20.  It felt like home.  2. No strollers are allowed.  Pack your baby carrier or borrow one there.  3. We lunched afterward at Hoolihan's, which was next door to the aquarium.  It was an excellent choice...the food was good and came fast, it's on the water, and they had the best kids' menu I've ever seen.

4. Buy your tickets online in advance.  Some entry times sell out.  And if you like jumping dolphins, pick the dolphin show package for a couple dollars more.

 Little Guy and I both thought it was great!

The whole thing was so much fun.

 The boys loved being able to see all the fish up close and touch the glass as they swam by.

Based on how much he still talk about it, I think Little Guy's favorite part was seeing the sting rays be fed.  He does a very nice imitation.  :)

But when asked what his favorite part was, he told us it was these bubbles in tubes that decorate the lobby of the aquarium.  Ha!

My personal favorite was the jelly fish exhibit.  I love me some jelly fish {as long as they're behind glass!}, and these were particularly pretty.

Fun to get out of the city for the day and see something new!

{Had to throw this picture in, because I just love how he grabs onto us like a little monkey.  He's always got a handful of shirt or skin or hair.  He's such a sweet baby.}