The Best Aquariums in the U.S. As they transport ... not the first thing that pops into your mind, but the Shark Reef Aquarium at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is well worth a visit.

New Orleans' Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is part of an online readers poll as USA TODAY seeks its readers' opinions on which aquarium in the U.S. is the best. "The Audubon Aquarium is home to ...