Nearly 1.5 million daffodils fill Newport in a burst of sunshine throughout the month of April providing the perfect backdrop for a family photo (it's never too early to get a start on holiday cards.) In addition to the million blooms, a series of family friendly events encourage visitors to ‘Get Daffy.”

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Bowser and friends are ready to meet you! Welcome to the new, one-of-a-kind, Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium located in downtown Newport. 

The goal: A facility featuring species that come from, and are returned to, Narragansett Bay. With over a dozen exhibits that focus on the Bay’s habitats—from the rocky shore to its deeper waters—the Aquarium offers a plethora of discovery opportunities; complete with three touch tanks, hand-painted murals, and even an augmented reality watershed model. 

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Speaking of Save The Bay—After enjoying the new Aquarium, continue the nature exploration with one of their Seal Tours, running through April.

The whole family will enjoy a harbor tour and take in 360º views of harbor seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and under the Newport Bridge.Tours depart from Perrotti Park at 39 America's Cup Avenue.

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Want to earn your sea legs? Summer isn’t the only time to get out on the water!

Coastal Queen Cruises are the perfect way to enjoy the spring season seaside. Complete with enclosed seating (for the cool April breezes), their Daffodil Days Tour is narrated by a local guide and Coastal Queen's beautiful teak wood bar will be open for refreshments. The boat is spacious, warm and cozy and each seat has a panoramic view! 

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While you are visiting the Sailing Capital of the World—learn more about the history of the sport at The Sailing Museum. With interactive exhibits kids will love, get a (virtual) glimpse of what feels like to be part of the crew. 

Create your own burgee and collect rewards for your virtual locker. After you’ve collected all your rewards, explore the National Sailing Hall of Fame and sail into history. A trip to the museum is not complete without a visit to the gift shop, for a souvenir to remember your trip. 

In town on Wednesday? Enjoy free admission for all on Wednesdays, sponsored by Discover Newport. 

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Head just a few miles north to one of our nine coastal communities, Bristol, Rhode Island. Known for hosting the The oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in America, exploring this coastal town is picture perfect in any season.

Meander through the dozens of shops, restaurants and cafes in their downtown district. Or head over to the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium to explore interactive exhibits or take a stroll through the miles of nature trails on the 28-acre property. Throughout April break, they offer daily family friendly activities from Turtle Races to Fairy Fort Building, nature crafts and more.

More blooms? For adults and kids alike, don’t miss stopping by Blithewold Mansion to explore the seaside estate and grounds during their Daffodil Days, boasting over 100,000 daffodils throughout their 33-acres. 

Perfect for any kid (or kid at heart) Ryan's Amusement offers dozens of arcade games to keep the whole family entertained. Think: Two floors of fun, games, and prizes in the heart of downtown Newport.

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Young children to teenagers, and adults alike will be floored with the amazing collection of 95+ cars on display at the Newport Car Museum. The museum features seven galleries: Corvettes, Ford/Shelby, World Cars, Porsches, Fin Cars, Mopars and American Muscle.

Enjoy as well a collection of Mid-Century Modern furniture on display throughout the Museum, a giant gift shop and free parking. 

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There’s nothing quite like the family time and fresh air at Norman Bird Sanctuary.

Nestled on 300 acres of preserved land just past Third Beach in Middletown, this natural oasis offers seven miles of hiking trails and programming ranging from guided bird walks to geology hikes at golden hour. 

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A visit to Newport isn’t complete without a tour of the Newport Mansions. For the kids, take the Family Tour at The Breakers and Marble House; an audio tour featuring the stories of the children of the Gilded Age including ancient superheroes and a 2-foot high ice cream cake! Dreams do come true. 

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