The Newport Aquarium in Cincinnati is home to over 7,000 different species of sea life and presents a spectacular way of experiencing life under the sea. Featuring a state of the art facility this aquarium has been named number one of its kind in the Midwest according to the Family Travel Guide in 2004.

The aquarium features an interesting combination of different methods to see the various marine life housed here including transparent floors and tube ways. This allows visitors to get as close as possible without ever actually touching the water itself.

Another outstanding feature of this aquarium is its 200 feet of underwater tunnels that has the characteristic of being completely seamless, a feat that has been achieved by very few other aquariums in the world.

One of the most impressive attractions is the ‘Surrounded by Sharks’ experience. A set of five underwater tunnels allows visitors to walk across shark infested water that is home to over 50 sharks and 2,500 other fish. As guests walk through this area, they are only separated from the deadly sea life by a mere 2.5 inches of acrylic which presents an exhilarating journey. This exhibit is one of the five largest shark exhibits in the world.

Visit Newport Aquarium and learn about the diverse range of sea creatures and their habits. Guests who pass through this wonderful sea world will not only be privy to some extraordinary sights but also under go an educational experience as well.

The aquarium is open daily from 10 am till 6 pm during the summer hours (May 27 till Sept 2) while during the rest of the year it is open from 9 am till 7 pm on Sundays through Fridays. On Saturdays throughout the year, the aquarium is open from 9 am till 9 pm.

Staying in a Newport hotel such as Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, located near the aquarium provides guests with easy access to this destination that should not be missed during any trip to Cincinnati, especially when traveling with the family. With so much to offer it comes as no surprise that the Aquarium has become one of Cincinnati’s most popular attractions ever since it opened.