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Virginia Aquarium named one of the top places for families to visit to nationwide

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Aquarium is attracting national attention as one of the top places for families to go to!

TripAdvisor announced on Monday that the Virginia Beach favorite has earned a TripAdvisor 2024 Traveler’s Choice Award. The award is based on visitor reviews for destinations that stay in the website's top 10% rated places for 12 straight months.

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The aquarium has had some major upgrades, including its newly renovated South Building which opened in January. The upgrades include new touch pools, play areas and a veterinary center.

If you haven't seen the new South Building yet, you can check it out in the video below!

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