Beach Waterpark
2590 Water Park Drive
Mason, OH 45040
513-398-7946

The Beach Waterpark is a favorite of both kids and adults. The park features a 750,000-gallon wave pool, thrilling rides including five-story-tall freefall slides and more. The park has a beach feel, complete with sand and palm trees. Special events throughout the Summer – call ahead for their events calendar.

Newport Aquarium
1 Aquarium Way
Newport, KY 41071
859-491-3467

The Newport Aquarium is located minutes away from downtown Cincinnati. The state-of-the-art facility features sea creatures from around the world. Visitors can view and learn about thousands of marine animals via underwater tunnels, see-through floors, walk-around exhibits, a touch pool and more.

Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive
Mason, OH 45040
513-754-5700

Paramount’s Kings Island is located about 25 minutes northeast of Cincinnati. The nearly 365-acre park features more than 80 rides and attractions, as well as a 30-acre water park called WaterWorks. Taking almost 2 days to see everything it’s like a mini-vacation all in itself!

Caldwell Park
430 North Bend Road
Cincinnati, OH 45216
513-761-4313

More than 3 miles of nature trails among the 121-acre preserve with forestry and natural springs. See the flowers, hear the birds, and browse the nature center!

Museum of Natural History and Science
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-287-7000

The Museum of Natural History and Science is an educational trip back in time. Visitors can learn about the creatures of the ancient Ohio River Valley, the Ice Age Ohio Valley of 19,000 years ago and more. A Kentucky limestone cave has been recreated at the museum to give visitors a glimpse of cave life, complete with underground waterfalls, streams, fossils and a live bat colony.

Cinergy Children's Museum
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-287-7020

The Cinergy Children’s Museum allows children to climb, crawl and explore as they learn about themselves and the world around them and features nine interactive exhibits that challenge young minds.

Heritage Village
Sharon Woods Park
Sharonville, OH 45241
513-563-9484

Heritage Village is a recreated 19th century village featuring historic buildings that were gathered from across southwestern Ohio. Stroll around the village and admire the 19th century train station, doctor’s office, homes and browse the museum.

WonderPark
1050 Cincinnati Mills
Cincinnati, OH 45240
513-671-0100

WonderPark is a family entertainment center with kids and preteens in mind. A variety of rides, such as a roller coaster, games and a dining area are all centered around a jungle-theme.

Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45228
513-232-8230

For traditional theme park fun, visit Coney Island, where you’ll find a variety of rides, including a carousel, roller coaster, bumper cars and much more. A mini golf course and special little kids area. The Sunlite Pool at Coney Island has been in operation since 1925. It is the world’s largest recirculating swimming pool, holding more than three million gallons of water.

GameWorks
One Levee Way, Ste. 2130
Newport, KY 41071
859-581-7529

High-tech entertainment for the whole family! Eat, drink, party, and play with interactive games and attractions, restaurant and bar.

Purple People Bridge
Spanning the Ohio River between Newport and Cincinnati
859-581-7529

Adventure for the young, old, and anyone else who likes a little excitement! You will take an awesome journey up to the upper trestles of the bridge, walk out onto a long glass floor suspended directly over the Ohio River, learn the history behind the bridge and the town, and have pictures taken.

The Dude Ranch
3205 Waynesville Road
Morrow, Ohio 45152
513-563-7524

Horseback riding including a real cattle drive, scenic hayride, roast marshmallows around a campfire, play horseshoes, play paintball, and more! Make a day of it – it’s a mini-vacation at one stop!

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
800-944-4776

More than 1.2 million people annually visit the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. This National Historic Landmark opened in 1875, making it the nation's second oldest zoo. More than 500 animal species and 3,000 plant varieties are found within the zoo’s 75 acres.

Cincinnati Bengals Football/Paul Brown Stadium
1 Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-621-3550

Best known as “The Jungle” – home to the NFL Bengals – 7,600 club seats and 114 private suites. Visit the Jungle Zone prior to the game – music, food, beverages, free interactive games, and more. Or, if you are in town during the Summer months, take a tour of the stadium – but call ahead of time to schedule.

Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati Reds
100 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-765-5000

Baseball excitement, affordable seating, Team Shop, Reds Hall of Fame, good food, great fun! Call ahead and schedule a tour of the ball park that includes the Broadcast Booth, Scouts Alley, Press Box, dugout, and the Hall of Fame and Museum.

Parky’s Farm
10245 Winton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-521-7275

Families will delight in this 100-acre farm with live farm animals, gardens and crops, working windmill, and the PlayBarn – an indoor, 2-story family themed play place with cushioned safety flooring. During the warmer months visitors will enjoy the outdoor playground, outdoor water playland, the hiking and biking trails and golf.

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-287-7000

Once a busy railroad station patrons now can experience super sized images, astounding audio and visual quality, and entertaining movies at this Omnimax Theater where you will feel like you are actually in the movie itself! This location also houses three museums and is nationally recognized as a educational and research resource.

Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
2106 Florence Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-569-8080

Enjoy the unique tradition of the performing arts with professional, full-stage productions that appeal to children.

Wolff Planetarium
3075 Cliff Top Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-751-3679

Learn about the stars, enjoy the interactive display, and have a lot of fun!