Aquarium Kids Play Area

Right inside the aquarium in Newport, this little play area is one of those spots that actually stays clean — which, if you’ve got toddlers, you know isn’t something to take for granted. It’s clearly maintained by people who give a damn, and the kids can just do their thing without you cringing at the floor. Good fit for the younger crowd up through early school age, especially when the coastal weather outside decides not to cooperate.