Newport Aquarium, Newport

River dwellers and sea creatures all coexist peacefully at Newport Aquarium, a watery haven dedicated to creating educational and exciting experiences. Here, visitors do more than win staring contests with fish—interactive exhibits allow guests to touch some of the most exotic animals in the world, and acrylic tunnels give the sensation of being right in the tank with sharks. Read on to discover a few of the aquarium's engaging attractions.

NEW! Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels: Explore the wreckage of an ancient ship on the sea floor, now home to hundreds of animals including Moray Eels!

Shark Bridge: Here, visitors stroll across a 75-foot-long rope bridge situated only inches over dozens of swimming sharks.

Penguin Palooza: Enjoy one of the most diverse collections of cold-weather penguins in the country.

Surrounded by Sharks: This exhibit comprises 385,000 gallons of water and a complex of clear tunnels through which seven species of shark swim and interact.

Gator Alley: Meet Snowball and Snowflake, 2 of only 100 White Alligators in the whole world plus many other reptile species.

Stingray Hideaway: Touch dozens of stingrays in this tropical island environment and watch them soar underwater from a tunnel through their habitat.