Nearby Activities

Paramount's Kings Island

Just off of I-71, 24 miles north of Cincinnati, this is the Midwest's largest and most popular theme park with over 300 rides and attractions plus a 30-acre water park. A campground is located next to the theme park. For more information, visit www.pki.com or call 513.754.5800. PO Box 901, Kings Island, OH, 45034.

Historic Metamora, Indiana

Located off of Highway 52 within 30 minutes of the communities of Brookville, Connersville, and Rushville. The past comes alive in this quaint corner of Indiana. Experience history by sampling fresh corn meal, stone ground at the local grist mill or ride the canal through the last wooden aqueduct in the United States. Stroll through the streets of Metamora and visit over 150 specialty shops housed in the buildings of yesteryear. Enjoy lunch at one of the sandwich shops or restaurants. For more information, visit www.emetamora.com.

The Beach Waterpark

Just off I-71 at exit 25, approximately 30 minutes from Cincinnati or Dayton. The Beach is 35 acres filled with 2 million gallons of water fun, 40,000 square feet of white sand and more that 40 rides and attractions.  Visit www.thebeachwaterpark.com or call 513.398.2040 for more information.  The Beach Waterpark; 2590 Waterpark Drive, Mason, OH 45040.

Newport Aquarium

A world class million gallon aquarium on the banks of the Ohio River. Presenting fresh and salt water fish from around the world including sharks. Visit www.newportaquarium.com or call 859.261.7444for more information.  One Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Wings of the World and Jungle Trails include a renovated bird house and lush, tropical rainforest exhibit. The zoo has the most gorilla births of any zoo in the U.S. Visitors can also see Komodo Dragons, White Bengal Tigers and rare black Sumatran & Indian Rhinos. Open year-round. Visit www.cincinnatizoo.org or call 513.281.4700 for more information.  3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220.

Hollywood Casino & Hotel 

Hollywood Casino has 270,00 sq. ft. of space on two levels, 150,000 sq. ft. gaming space, 3,200 slots and electronic table games, over 88 table games and 41 live poker tables. Visit www.hollywoodindiana.com for more information or call 1.888.274.6797.

United States Air Force Museum

The oldest and largest Military Aviation museum in the world! This museum houses more than 300 aircraft and missiles, plus Wright Brothers' memorabilia, Word War II artifacts, the Apollo 15 capsule and thousands of personal artifacts. Dayton, OH 937.255.3286. Visit www.wpafb.af.mil/museum.com for more information.

You can also find more information about activities, events and recreation in Ohio by visiting the official Web site for Ohio Department of Development, Division of Travel and Tourism - www.DiscoverOhio.com.

Jungle Jim's International Market

Come and see what all the talk is about! Good Morning America, The Food Channel, NPR Radio, The Travel Channel and more - Jungle Jim's International Market has caught the attention of television and radio around the world. With over 22 "shops" within our store, there is something for everyone. For more information visit www.junglejims.com.

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park

Pyramid Hill is an outdoor museum focusing on monumental pieces of sculpture in a environment of meadows, forests, and various gardens. For more information visit www.pyramidhill.org.

Bull's Run Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum

The Sanctuary contains the last free-flowing section of Bull's Run creek, which marked an original boundary of Middletown plotted in 1802. Eight bird-feeding stations are maintained during winter for easy bird viewing. For more information visit www.bullsrun.org.

Cincinnati Premium Outlets

For more information visit www.premiumoutlets.com.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

"Sobering, humbling, uplifting; if you see only one museum in Cincinnati, this should be it. " - Phil Marty, Chicago Tribune.
For more information visit www.freedomcenter.org.

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad

Experience a nostalgic train ride on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad through Warren County. Walk through the train to the open-air gondola and listen to informative conductors describe railroad history and operation during the ride. For more information visit www.lebanonrr.com.

LaComedia Dinner Theater

Featuring six Broadway-style shows a year, along with our famous mouth-watering buffet, La Comedia Dinner Theater has been southwest Ohio's greatest entertainment value since 1975! For more information visit www.lacomedia.com.

America's Packard Museum

America's Packard Museum is the world's only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum, and only full-time museum dedicated exclusively to the Packard Motor Car Company, its products and philosophies. For more information visit www.americaspackardmuseum.org.

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery's featured exhibits are designed to creatively balance fun and knowledge by engaging visitors in interactive elements to explain innovative and important subject matter in an understandable style to visitors of all ages. For more information visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org.

Indiana Football Hall of Fame

For more information call 765-966-2235 or visit www.indiana-football.org.

Model T Ford Museum

Located at the Centerville, Indiana (Exit 145), on I-70 (Near the Warm Glow Candle Company). For more information call 765-855-2008 or visit www.mtfca.com.

Warm Glow Candle Factory

Discover 11,000 sq. ft. of warm and cozy shopping paradise. Every visit is an exciting new venture because there is always something new at Warm Glow Candle Outlet. For more information visit www.warmglow.com.