Newport Aquarium

Boasting 70 exhibits and 14 large galleries, the Newport Aquarium's highlight is the jellyfish gallery which is the largest in the Midwest. A stone's throw from Cincinnati, this AZA-accredited aquarium focuses on interactive exhibits such as the Seahorse Creation Station where you can make a digital image of your own seahorse. There's something here for everyone - from menacing reptiles and sharks to adorable penguins and a petting tidepool.