Crossing over Cincinnati's Purple People Bridge into Kentucky, guests can check out one of the main attractions of the city of Newport's Riverwalk: the nationally ranked Newport Aquarium. The excitement begins with a big splash when visitors walk in the lobby and are surrounded by whales, sharks and other sea creatures.
Visitors enjoy the opportunity to have an up-close experience at the Shark Central Exhibit, where they can pet sharks swimming around the 5,000-gallon touch tank. The Giant Pacific Octopus, seahorses and flashlight fish populate the 13 exhibits of the Bizarre and Beautiful Gallery. Newport Aquarium has 70 exhibits overall, and guests can traverse them under five acrylic tunnels to watch the aquatic life from dramatic vantage points.
The aquarium has venues for private events. The Newport Aquarium is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with extended hours during the summer. Admission is $11.95 for children ages 2-12 and $18.95 for adults. For more information: 859-261-7444
