Ohio is so diverse that it has something for every traveler. The northern side of Ohio borders onto Lake Erie, and with the great Ohio River and many other rivers flowing through the state, water recreation is abundant. The three Cs—Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus—are highly industrialized urban centers, while the family farms and small towns of Middle America offer a contrast to Ohio's big city life. All over the state visitors will discover amusement parks renowned for their bigger than life roller coasters, like Cedar Point in Sandusky North Ohio and Paramount's Kings Island near Cincinnati. Ohio's innumerable aviation contributions are documented and celebrated in Dayton, home to the United States Air Force Museum, one of the oldest and largest aviation museums in the world. Amish Country in North Ohio is home to the Amish and Mennonites who have shunned modern conveniences to maintain simpler times. In South Ohio, exotic animals roam free at The Wilds, a 10,000-acre endangered species reserve. With all that Ohio has to offer it is no wonder that in the Iroquois language Ohio means Great.

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Northeast  

Akron Zoological Park - The zoo is a wooded park that sits on 24.5 acres.  The Akron Zoo houses over 500 animals from around the world. 

Allen Memorial Art Museum - Founded in 1917, the Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) is now ranked among the finest college or university collections in the nation, and is one of the greatest cultural assets of Oberlin College. The comprehensive collection, which contains over 11,000 works that span the entire history of art, is particularly strong in the areas of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish painting, European art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contemporary American art, and Old Master and Japanese prints.

Canton Classic Car Museum - The Canton Classic Car Museum is more than just a building filled with classic automobiles. The museum also houses a unique array of memorabilia that reflects a nation in transition. Cars from the past, clothing that reveals the fashions of the times, along with photographs and other collector items fill a building that can be, in itself, called a historical site.

Canton Museum of Art - The Canton Museum of Art provides opportunity for everyone to experience the visual arts through exhibits, education, outreach and the permanent collection.

The Carousel Dinner Theatre - The Carousel Dinner Theatre brings to the stage New York's brightest professional talent... showcasing singing and dancing in the finest Broadway musicals.

Century Village Museum - Century Village Museum is owned and operated by The Geauga County Historical Society. It is a non-profit institution maintained for public education and historic preservation.  The museum offers a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

The Children's Museum of Cleveland - The Museum’s focus on the younger child, in combination with its experienced educators, quality programs, dynamic new leadership and interactive exhibits, has gained the Museum recognition and credibility in the local Cleveland community as the premier cultural resource for children ages 10 and younger.

Carriage Trade Farm - Carriage Trade Farm offers rides aboard restored, antique, horse-drawn carriages.  Visitors begin on the picturesque farm with a thirty-minute historic tour. Off the road and away from the noise, enjoy the leisurely pace and beautiful scenery of the eastern edge of Cuyahoga Valley.

Clay's Park - Clay's Park offers a 500-acre camping and waterpark facility featuring a 10-acre, sand-bottom, man-made lake with 2 winding water slides, a fleet of paddle boats, a barrel roll, cable slide and ring swings across the water.

Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art - The Center brings the latest and most important developments in contemporary art to Cleveland. Through broad-based programs that are reflective of artistic and cultural diversity, the Center celebrates national and international artistic achievements, while recognizing the contributions of artists from the region.

Cleveland Botanical Garden - For more than seventy years, Cleveland Botanical Garden has been one of Northeast Ohio's treasures. Offering ten beautifully landscaped acres, Cleveland Botanical Garden is home to many different formal and natural gardens.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo features thousands of animals from 7 continents in its 165 rolling wooded acres and 2 indoor acres of tropics.

Cleveland Museum of Art - Considered one of the world's great art museums, the Cleveland Museum of Art hosts a collection of more than 40,000 works of art which ranges over 5,000 years, from ancient Egypt to the present, and includes masterpieces from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is renowned for its superb quality and cultural breadth.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History - The Cleveland Museum of Natural History encourages people of all ages to discover and explore the natural world. Curators care for over a million specimens in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, botany, geology, paleontology, zoology and wildlife biology. These are used for scientific research and are the basis for interpretive exhibits and educational programs offered to the public.

The Cleveland Orchestra - Long considered one of America’s great orchestras, The Cleveland Orchestra stands today among the world’s most-revered symphonic ensembles.

Cuyahoga Valley - Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area encompasses 33,000 acres between Cleveland and Akron and features a wide variety of natural, cultural, and historical resources. Visitors enjoy picnicking, hiking, bike trails, bridle trails, winter sports, golf, fishing, and ranger-guided programs.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Northeastern Ohio runs through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. Each trip is a different adventure filled with fun, excitement, natural beauty and historic sights.  Spend a little or a lot of time exploring the things you like to see and do. You'll ride comfortably in vintage climate-controlled coaches built between 1939 and 1940.

Dover Lake Waterpark - Dover Lake Waterpark offers seven slippery mountain waterslides, three tubing rides,speed slides, wavepool, waterwhirl, miniature golf, petting farm, a scenic train ride,  sandy beach with clean swimming lake, paddle boats, batting cages, video games, sand volleyball, softball, horseshoes, kiddie amusement rides, kiddie wet and dry playlands and more.

Great Lakes Science Center - More than 340 interactive exhibits available for you to see, touch, and explore on 3 floors make the Great Lakes Science Center one of the largest science museums in the U.S.

HealthSpace Cleveland - HealthSpace Cleveland is The Health Museum of Cleveland completely transformed.  A stunning new 81,000 square-foot facility provides families and individuals a forum for discussing timely health issues, a place to learn through play, and up-to-the-minute information that can truly impact your health.

Gund Arena - Gund arena is home to the Cleveland Cavalier and Rockers as well as other events throughout the year.

Historic Roscoe Village - Take a step back in time to Historic Roscoe Village, a 19th century Living History Community.  History comes alive as costumed interpreters escort you along red brick paths and historical buildings. Experience a modern exhibit hall with intricate dioramas featuring the construction of the Erie canal, see a working mini lock model, journey to the Village Blacksmith and witness the forging of iron the way it was done in the 1800's, print on an 1800's printing press, tour Dr. Maro Johnsons house, attend class in a one room schoolhouse and much more!

The Holden Arboretum - Located in Kirtland, twenty five miles east of Cleveland, the Holden Arboretum encompasses over 3,400 acres.  The Arboretum is a living museum of forest and woodlands, meadows and display gardens, mountains and ravines, rock ledges and lakes, rivers and streams, wetland and bogs and abundant wildlife.

National Inventors Hall of Fame - The National Inventors Hall of Fame features hands-on interactive exhibits and displays, each encouraging visitors to explore the ideas of discovery, creativity, and invention. Also featured is the Hall of Fame, which showcases inventors who have significantly changed our lives for the better.

I-X Indoor Amusement Park - Held at the International Exposition (I-X) Center in Cleveland, the I-X Indoor Amusement Park is completely indoors spanning over 20 acres and offering over 150 rides, games, and attractions to provide lots of high-flying, belly-turning rides and attractions, as well as live entertainment for guests of all ages.

Kent State University Museum - Housed in Rockwell Hall, the original University Library, the Museum contains important collections of costume and decorative arts.  Its nine galleries feature changing exhibitions of work by many of the world's great artists and designers. 

Lake Metroparks - The mission of Lake Metroparks is to conserve and preserve the natural resources of Lake County while providing a variety of safe, affordable, and enjoyable educational and recreational programs and activities that enhance the quality of life in Lake County now and for the generations to follow.

Lyric Opera Cleveland - Each summer, in the heart of University Circle, Lyric Opera presents its Festival Season. This integral part of the city's arts scene combines leisurely "al fresco" picnics outdoors, with quality entertaining productions performed indoors - in the intimacy of The Cleveland Institute of Music's Kulas Hall. The company is noted for programming that continues to blur the lines between the popular and the adventurous.

Malabar Farm - The mission of Malabar Farm is to perpetuate Louis Bromfield's farming philosophies by operating a working demonstration of grass-based animal agriculture and to provide a place where visitors may explore and learn about life on a farm and appreciate the beauty of nature.

MAPS Air Museum - The MAPS Air Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about the history of aviation and its impact upon society. It accomplishes this mission by acquiring, restoring, preserving, and exhibiting the impact of aviation on the culture of man.

McKinley Museum - McKinley Museum's interactive history and science exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to explore fossils, dinosaurs and the lives of historic people.

Memphis Kiddie Park - Since 1952 Memphis Kiddie Park has been putting smiles on the faces of children in the greater Cleveland area. With many of the original rides still in place, Memphis Kiddie Park is truly a landmark of the Cleveland area which has thrilled generations of children.

Metro Parks - Metro Parks, Serving Summit County encompasses 7,300 acres and provides residents with safe, outdoor recreation and educational opportunities through a system of natural area parks.

Mohican Reservation Campgrounds and Canoeing - Offers Ohio's most scenic rustic riverfront sites.  The facility also offers RV's, tent camping & Canoeing.  The location is also home to the Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow.

NASA Glenn Research Center - Since 1971, NASA Visitor Centers have provided information to the public on NASA aerospace programs and their benefits to humanity. The NASA Glenn Visitor Center opened its doors to the public in 1976 and has an estimated annual attendance of 150,000.

National Packard Museum - The National Packard Museum commemorates the Packard family, The Packard Motor Car, and other Packard enterprises which have influenced the growth and history of both Warren, Ohio and the American Automotive Industry.

Nautica Entertainment Complex - The Nautica Entertainment Complex is a mixed use waterfront development located on the West Bank of Cleveland's Flats. The river front complex currently includes the Nautica Stage (a 4,100 seat outdoor amphitheater), the Powerhouse, the Sugar Warehouse, the Nautica Queen, the former U.S. Coast Guard Station, and the Brewer-Chilcote building — all located along the Cuyahoga River.

Nautica Queen - Experience the excitement of the Nautica Queen, offering a unique adventure in lakefront and river cruise dining for people of all ages and interests in Cleveland.

Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Pro Football Hall of Fame serves as a hallowed honoring spot for the greats of the pro football world. Two large galleries in the five-building complex are devoted to the display of the niches of the enshrines of the Hall.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors the legendary performers, producers, songwriters, disc jockeys and others who have made rock and roll the force in our culture that it is.  The museum contains equally remarkable interactive exhibits, films, videos and priceless and poignant artifacts, and serves as host of the permanent Hall of Fame exhibit. 

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens - Located in Akron, Ohio, Stan Hywet Hall is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America. The majestic 65-room country house sits on 70 acres of artfully landscaped gardens and grounds.

Stark County Parks - Stark County offers areas accessible to all residents of Stark County for purposes of passive recreation, conservation, education and outdoor nature appreciation.

University Circle - University Circle in Cleveland, is an extraordinary cultural, medical, and educational district -- its concentration of institutions in one beautiful square mile is unsurpassed in the world. The Circle is a prime tourist destination, a renowned medical center, and an incomparable place of learning.

Western Reserve Historical Society -The Western Reserve Historical Society is the largest privately supported regional historical society in the nation.  The society is responsible for the History Museum, Crawford-Auto Aviation Museum, Hale Farm & Village, Library, Lawnfield, Shandy Hall and the Longhurst Farm Museum.  The society also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

Cleveland Opera - The Cleveland Opera presents opera, operettas and the best of American musicals in extraordinary productions at the spectacular State Theatre in Playhouse Square.

Northwest  

Au Glaize Museum - Au Glaize is a farm museum and historical village in the heartland of the Maumee River Valley.

Cedar Point - Considered the roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Point located in Sandusky features the most rides at a theme park (68) and the most roller coaster in a theme park (14).  Cedar Point also offers three water rides, musical shows, special camps, a real steam-powered locomotive and lots more.

COSI Toledo - COSI Toledo is a hands-on science center where kids of all ages and learning styles learn and enjoy science by actually doing it. With unique, themed exhibition areas, COSI sparks curiosity and imagination and encourages exploration in all topics related to science.

Jet Express - The Jet Express is a safe, ocean-approved catamaran offering passengers a 22 minute ride in which you'll pass seven Lake Erie islands, catch up on the lake and island histories with a narrated tour, and travel shore-to-shore from downtown Port Clinton to downtown Put-in-Bay, Lake Erie's most popular island destination and family fun spot. 

Merry-Go-Round Museum - Ride into the past at the Merry-Go-Round Museum, located in historic downtown Sandusky. The museum features a "fully restored" Allen Herschell Carousel, band organ.  Visitors can also learn about the history and art of the carousel through exhibits and wood carvers.

The Ritz Theatre - The Ritz Theatre is host to a variety of concerts, musicals and performances.

Perry's Cave - Perry's Cave is a natural limestone cave which lies 52 feet below the surface of South Bass Island in Lake Erie.  The cave is 208 feet long by 165 feet wide; the walls, ceiling and floor are heavily encrusted with calcium carbonate deposited by centuries of water dripping from the ceiling.  An underground Lake is also located within the cave.  20 minute guided tours are available.

Sandusky State Theatre - The historic State Theatre has been serving the greater Firelands region for over 72 years. The theatre is host to a variety of concerts, musicals, performers and more.

Sauder Village - Sauder Village outside Archbold, Ohio has become the Destination of Choice in northwest Ohio. Whether your favorite pastime is eating, shopping, learning, or being with friends and family, the Sauder Village offers experiences rich in history, hospitality, creativity and fun.

Toledo Botanical Garden - The Toledo Botanical Garden features the Susan H. LeCron Shade Garden, Herb Garden, Perennial Garden, Grand Allee, Pioneer Garden, Rose Garden, All America Selections Vegetable & Flower Garden, Village Garden, and The Greenhouse.

Toledo Museum of Art - Featuring one of the finest art collections in the U.S. , the Toledo Museum has more than 30,000 works of art from nearly every part of the world and every time period.  Visitors will find world-famous paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts in nearly every gallery.

Toledo Zoo - Known as the world's most complete zoo, the Toledo Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals representing 600 different species, making it a unique, educational and fun place to visit anytime of the year.

Huron Parks & Recreation Department - The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide various recreational programs and facilities to the residents of Huron that will improve the quality of life, encourage active lifestyles and stimulate community involvement.

Schoepfle Garden - Unique 70 acre preserve of horticultural gardens, natural woodlot, ponds and river valley. It is a living museum of plant collections and unique specimens.  The garden also includes two miles of natural hiking trails along the Vermilion River.

Central

BalletMet Columbus - BalletMet Columbus has provided artistic excellence in the field of dance to central Ohio since 1978.  BalletMet presents classical favorites in the Ohio Theatre and contemporary dance in the Capitol Theatre.

The Bicycle Museum of America - The Bicycle Museum of America features one of the largest private collections of bicycles in the world.  The museum houses elegant antique bicycles from the 1800s, balloon tire classics of the 1940s and 1950s and even the banana seat high rise handle bar bikes of the 1960s.

Center of Science & Industry (COSI) - COSI Columbus is among the country's most highly respected science centers. COSI distinguishes itself by creating programs and experiences that make science learning fun through hands-on discovery.

Cloak & Dagger Dinner Theatre - A unique combination of entertainment and fine dining. Shows feature musical parodies and audience participation. Enjoy a hilarious murder-mystery during a delicious four-course dinner.

Columbus Children's Theatre - Founded in 1963 as the Columbus Junior Theatre of the Arts, the Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT) is dedicated to educating and involving greater Columbus area young people of all races, backgrounds and potential in all facets of the theatre arts.  The theatre produces a variety of productions throughout the year.

Columbus Museum of Art - The Columbus Museum of Art features works from an outstanding collection of impressionists, German expressionists, cubists, American modernists, and contemporary art, including works by Degas, Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Bellows, Demuth, Hopper, Marin and O'Keeffe. Highlights include the Russell Page Sculpture Garden, the Ross Photography Center, and an interactive exhibition for children and families.

The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium - The Columbus Zoo is recognized as one of the finest animal education and research facilities in the United States.  The Columbus Zoo currently covers over 400 acres adjacent to O'Shaughnessy Dam in the greater Columbus area.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden - Take a walk through the cool Himalayan Mountains, stroll through the steamy Tropical Cloud Forest, or wander through a Pacific Island Water Garden. Explore the thirsty wilderness of a hot, arid Desert and then step into the mist of a Tropical Rain Forest.  Encounter an ancient Bonsai Garden and discover an enchanted Pacific Island. All of these, and many other earthly wonders, can only be found together inside the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden.

Music in the air - Since 1973, Music in the Air, a program of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, has been providing programs throughout the Columbus community for the whole family. More than 100 free outdoor performances and festivals are held Memorial Day through Labor Day and feature a variety of music, dance, drama and programs for children.

National Heisey Glass Museum - Visitors are treated to breathtaking arrangements of Heisey glassware featuring hundreds of patterns and all known colors. Elegant cuttings, etchings and engravings, as well as experimental pieces, can also be seen.

North Market - Since 1876, the North Market has been part of the Central Ohio community. Here you can shop from more than 30 local merchants offering fresh produce, meats, seafood, poultry, baked goods, and gifts, plus ethnic and prepared foods, and more.

The Santa Maria - The Santa Maria is one of the world's most authentic, museum-quality representations of Christopher Columbus' flagship used when he set sail in 1492.  Built from historically accurate plans based on ancient archives, the ship presents an accurate portrayal of the conditions Columbus and his crew endured on their historic voyage.  On board tours dramatize the daring and determination it took for these explorers to set out on their mission.

Six Flags Wyandot Lake - At Wyandot Lake, you'll find over 60 thrilling rides, slides and attractions for all ages.

Topiary Garden in Old Deaf School Park - Old Deaf School Park in downtown Columbus, is the site of a unique arts project.  Georges Seurat's Famous post impressionist painting, A Sunday On The Island Of La Grande Jatte, is created in topiary.  It is the only topiary interpretation of a painting in existence.  This "landscape of a painting of a landscape" consists of 54 topiary people, eight boats, three dogs, a monkey, a cat and a real pond.  The largest figure is 12' tall.

Wexner Center for the Arts - At the Wexner Center for the Arts, you'll find a diverse array of contemporary arts. The center offers visual arts exhibitions by major artists and emerging talents, films and videos by leading filmmakers of the past and present, and performing arts from around the world.

The Dawes Arboretum - Founded in 1929 by Beman and Bertie Dawes, The Dawes Arboretum includes 1,149 acres of plant collections and natural areas that offer unique educational experiences in any season.  

Southwest

Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm - Aullwood is an environmental education center whose goal is to promote the protection of birds, other wildlife and the habitats on which they depend. Aullwood offers both children and adults the opportunity to experience and appreciate the world through experience-based education.  Visitors can see woods, streams, ponds, prairies, meadows, and an education center and organic farm.

The Beach Waterpark - One of the top 5 Waterparks in the nation, The Beach is 35 acres of water fun, with 2 million gallons of water, 40,000 square feet of white sand, and more than 40 rides and attractions.

Blue Jacket Drama - One of Ohio's most treasured family adventures, Blue Jacket features 18 horses, Revolutionary War cannons, flaming arrows and a multiracial cast of 50 professional actors. Evocatively underscored by Native American flutes, rattles, drums and nature sounds.

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery - The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a hand-on museum. The Museum includes a host of places for adventure - - That Kid's Playce, the Hall of the Universe, the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater Oscar Boonshoft Science Central, EcoTrek, the Mead TreeHouse, Bieser Discovery Center, Charles E. Exley, Jr. Wild Ohio Zoo, and two galleries for temporary exhibits - - where reality and imagination mix. Adventures are enhanced through real specimens and artifacts from the museum's collection of 1.4 million items.

Brukner Nature Center - Brukner Nature Center is a private non-profit, organization dedicated to environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation. The mission of the center is to provide environmental education opportunities.

Carillon Historical Park - Carillon Historical Park's mission is to celebrate and preserve the history of the Miami Valley and illustrate how it leads to the future. The Park is a 65-acre outdoor museum with 20 exhibit buildings, and is the site of the 57-bell Deeds Carillon, Ohio's largest.  The highlight of the collections is the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, and a National Historic Landmark.  The airplane and Wright Hall are components of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.

Cincinnati Art Museum - At the Cincinnati Art Museum, visitors sample 6,000 years of world art distinguished by its extremely high quality. In addition to the art of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, there are extensive galleries of Near and Far Eastern art, Native American and African art.  The museum also features an extensive collection of painting by world renowned artists.

Cincinnati Ballet - Performing at the Aronoff Center, the Cincinnati balet offers an exciting repertoire of classic, neo-classic and contemporary ballet.

Cincinnati Fire Museum  - Located in a 1907 National Register firehouse, the museum preserves and exhibits Greater Cincinnati's firefighting artifacts while honoring all the heroic firefighters, past and present.  Over 200 years of firefighting history is on display in the museum.

Cincinnati Museum Center - Once a bustling train station, Cincinnati Museum Center is now a major tourism destination that welcomes more than one million visitors a year to the Cincinnati History Museum, Cinergy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, and the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater.

Cincinnati Opera - Cincinnati Opera stages four productions throughout their Summer Festiva, bringing world-renowned stars and rising talents together to create a thrilling opera experience.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park - Nestled on a hill and commanding a superb view of downtown Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Playhouse offers the finest in classic and contemporary works: musicals, dramas, comedies and recent hits.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - The internationally acclaimed Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra have engaged audiences all over the world through performances and recordings. The nation's fifth oldest orchestra performs year-round from September through May at historic Music Hall, and from June until August at Riverbend Music Center.

Coney Island - Coney Island features Sunlite Pool, 2 acres and 3 million gallons of water fun, Zoom Flume and Pipeline Plunge water slides. The park also features 22 classic amusement rides for kids and adults, live stage shows, historic Moonlite Gardens and Moonlite Pavilion.

Carillon Historical Park - The Park is a 65-acre outdoor museum with 23 exhibit buildings and structures, and is the site of the 57-bell Deeds Carillon, Ohio's largest.  The highlight of the collections is the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, and a National Historic Landmark.

Contemporary Art Center - The Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati is the region's only museum dedicated to Modern and Contemporary art. The CAC focuses on recent developments in painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, performance art and new media.

The Dayton Art Institute - The Dayton Art Institute offers a diverse permanent collection, world class special exhibitions, interesting educational programs and unique special events.

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra - The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra is the largest performing arts organization in the Miami Valley. Established in 1933, Music Director Neal Gittleman leads the Orchestra in 46 subscription and special events concerts, as well as extensive educational programs.

The Dude Ranch - Spend the day at 
"The Dude Ranch" for Horseback Riding, Western Cattle Drives, Marshmallow Roasts and Much More.

Findlay Market - Findlay Market, Cincinnati's thriving open-air market with fresh foods all year round, is a gem set in the city's most historic neighborhood: Over-the-Rhine.

Five Rivers Metroparks - Five Rivers MetroParks is dedicated to the protection and stewardship of the Miami Valley's natural and cultural heritage and provides recreational, educational and leisure time opportunities.

LaComedia Dinner Theatre - Comfortably seating 612 guests, LaComedia is the nation's 4^th largest dinner theatre and southwest Ohio's only professional dinner theatre featuring spectacular Broadway shows, revues, and fine dining.

Learning Through Art - Learning Through Art, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality diverse performing arts educational programs promoting integrated arts, supporting education and encouraging multi-cultural awareness and understanding.   

Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) - MEEC is a 130 acre nature preserve with 1.5 miles of hiking trails winding through woods, prairie, savanna, pond, organic gardens and tree and shrub nurseries.  The preserve is open to the public all year long. 

The National Aviation Hall of Fame - The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) nominates and enshrines individuals in recognition of achievement in the development of aviation.  

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - The Underground Railroad will be the core experience, but the exhibits will also include history galleries on pre-slavery African Kingdoms as well as post-slavery freedom movements in America, Poland, South Africa, India, etc.  Anticipated opening in Cincinnati in 2004.

Paramount's Kings Island - If you crave extreme thrills, raging water adventures, flying through the air, or just an enjoyable day with your family, Paramount's Kings Island has more than 80 rides and attractions with something for every member of the family.

SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park - Long before the arrival of Europeans, the Miami Valley was home to native peoples. Archaeological excavations at a site near the Great Miami River uncovered evidence of an 800-year-old village built by the Fort Ancient Indians. SunWatch Indian Village, a National Historic Landmark, is a reconstruction of that settlement of long ago.

The Taft Museum of Art - A National Historic Landmark, the Taft Museum of Art is known as one of the finest small art museums in America. From the Federal-period building to the masterpieces of art inside, the Museum encompasses a wealth of opportunities for you to experience art in an atmosphere harkening to a time of wealth, opulence, and elegance.

US Air Force Museum - Over 300 aircraft and missiles, along with thousands of artifacts are on display at the United States Air Force Museum. These exhibits present the history of military aviation from the first pioneers and their daring adventures to aircraft development of today's jets and their evolution in design and engineering.

Victoria Theatre - The Victoria Theatre Association is Dayton's premier arts organization presenting a variety of life-enriching performances for adults, families and school children.  

Young's Jersey Dairy - Young's Jersey Dairy is a working dairy farm which makes homemade ice cream, and operates two restaurants and a bakery.  Two wonderful gift shops offer many collectibles. In addition, the farm offers many family entertainment options for their guests. Miniature golf, watching the cow milking, petting goats and other animals, a beautiful driving range, and a batting cage are just some of the fun things to do during your visit.

The Cincinnati Zoo - The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden opened in 1875 and now exhibits over 700 different animal species and over 3,000 types of plants. 1.3 million people visit the Zoo's 70 acres each year.

Southeast  

Historic Harmar Village - Harmar Village is home of to the Cola and Train museums, specialty shops that feature dolls and Appalachian crafts.

Harmar Station - Visit Harmar Station and see one of America's most complete private collections of authentic toy electric trains. Relive memories of your childhood, and introduce the joy of model railroading to a whole new generation.

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - Welcome aboard... an old time passenger train for a leisurely ride through the beautiful hills of Southeastern Ohio. Enjoy the blooming dogwood trees in the spring, summertime fun, nature's spectacular fall foliage colors or a special winter ride with Santa.

Smoke Rise Ranch Resort - Nestled in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio is Smoke Rise Ranch Resort. The resort is a working cattle ranch that offers guests an opportunity to experience the adventures of the west, not so far from home.

Splash Down - Take a giant leap for wild water fun when you plunge from any of Splash Down's twisting, turning water slides. Kids can frolic in their own water activity pool. Splash Down has something to thrill everyone.

The Wilds - The Wilds is the largest facility of its kind in North America covering  nearly 10,000 acres of land.  Thousands of acres have been developed and divided into large sections where African, Asian, and North American species roam freely--unencumbered by cages, pens or bars.  While at the Wilds, you'll observe many animal species as you ride through the park on a guided bus. 

National Parks

Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area - Just a short drive from the major metropolitan areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Whether you want to hike, bike, birdwatch, picnic, golf, fish, ski, ride Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, explore the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal, or attend national park ranger-guided programs, concerts, and art exhibits, Cuyahoga Valley National Park has it all. click here for more information

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - From about 200 BC to AD 500, the Ohio River Valley was a focal point of the prehistoric Hopewell culture. The term Hopewell describes a broad network of beliefs and practices among different Native American groups over a large portion of eastern North America. The culture is characterized by the construction of enclosures made of earthen walls, often built in geometric patterns, and mounds of various shapes. click here for more information

North Country National Scenic Trail - The North Country National Scenic Trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas in seven northern states. The approximately four thousand mile long trail incudes a variety of hikes from easy walking to challenging treks. When completed, through the efforts of many people, the trail will become the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States.

Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial - In September 1813, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated and captured a British squadron of warships at the Battle of Lake Erie. The battle, fought during the War of 1812, secured control of Lake Erie for the United States. Constructed between 1912 and 1915 by a commission of nine states and the federal government, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial was built to commemorate the American naval triumph.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park - Dayton Aviation Heritage commemorates three exceptional men - Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, and Paul Laurence Dunbar - and their work in the Miami Valley.  Through the invention of powered flight, Wilbur and Orville made significant contributions to human history. In their Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop these two men, self-trained in the science and art of aviation, researched and built the world's first power-driven, heavier-than-air machine capable of free, controlled, and sustained flight.

North Country National Scenic Trail - The North Country National Scenic Trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas in seven northern states. The approximately four thousand mile long trail incudes a variety of hikes from easy walking to challenging treks. When completed, through the efforts of many people, the trail will become the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States.

William Howard Taft National Historic Site - The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born is has been restored to its original appearance. A visit to the site includes a tour of the restored birthplace and four period rooms that reflect the family life during Taft's boyhood. The home also includes second floor exhibits highlighting Taft's life and career.

Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area - Just a short drive from the major metropolitan areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Whether you want to hike, bike, birdwatch, picnic, golf, fish, ski, ride Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, explore the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal, or attend national park ranger-guided programs, concerts, and art exhibits, Cuyahoga Valley National Park has it all.

David Berger National Memorial - This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of the 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and to the memory of the ten other athletes whose lives were taken.

First Ladies National Historic Site - First Ladies National Historic Site is currently located at the Saxton McKinley House. The City National Bank Building has been renovated for use as the National First Ladies' Library Education and Research Center. The library functions as a national archive of the contributions of America's first ladies and other notable American women.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site - James A. Garfield National Historic Site preserves the property associated with the 20th President of the United States. Garfield acquired the home in 1876 to accommodate his large family. The home, named Lawnfield by reporters, was the site of the first successful front porch campaign in 1880. James A. Garfield was President from March 4, 1881 until his death on September 19, 1881.

North Country National Scenic Trail - The North Country National Scenic Trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas in seven northern states. The approximately four thousand mile long trail incudes a variety of hikes from easy walking to challenging treks. When completed, through the efforts of many people, the trail will become the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - From about 200 BC to AD 500, the Ohio River Valley was a focal point of the prehistoric Hopewell culture. The term Hopewell describes a broad network of beliefs and practices among different Native American groups over a large portion of eastern North America. The culture is characterized by the construction of enclosures made of earthen walls, often built in geometric patterns, and mounds of various shapes.

North Country National Scenic Trail - The North Country National Scenic Trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas in seven northern states. The approximately four thousand mile long trail incudes a variety of hikes from easy walking to challenging treks. When completed, through the efforts of many people, the trail will become the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States.