Newport's dramatic coastline, parks, and historical sites offer great family activities

For Save The Bay's educators, learning and having fun go hand-in-hand. And this nonprofit environmental organization offers plenty of opportunities to do just that at their year-round locations in Providence and Newport, RI. At its Bay Center in Providence, you can explore shoreline trails, enjoy the fishing cove and public dock, or even hop onboard a Lighthouse Tour (June through October). In Newport, you can stop by their interactive Hamilton Family Aquarium to check out sea urchins, horseshoe crabs, skates, sharks and more. Or, you can take a seal tour from Perrotti Park from November through April.
Boat tours depart from Newport, Westerly, and Providence RI.

Don’t settle for the ordinary when you consider your next family vacation: Get onboard with an exceptional sailing experience at America’s Cup Charters, the largest fleet of America’s Cup winners in the world. It’s a guarantee that the kids will be impressed when you board a magnificent yacht in Newport, RI, including yachts that have won or contended for the America’s Cup, then head out on glistening Narragansett Bay. Opt for a ticketed two-hour sail or make arrangements for a charter for your extended family! No sailing experience is required, and you can help raise the sails or take a turn at the helm — or just sit on the comfortable deck of a legendary sailing vessel and bask in the glow of a great family outing.