While Ohio doesn’t often make the list of favorite vacation spots, there are definitely a good number of places that are worth visiting in Ohio. We have compiled a list of kid friendly places to visit in Ohio. We would love to know if you have a favorite place that we missed. If you do, please leave it in the comments section of this post.
Fun Places to Visit in Ohio With Kids
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
The Wilds– Safari-like zoo with ziplines, animal explorations by horseback, fishing & guided
sunset viewing.
Zoombezi Bay– Zoombezi Bay is a 22.7 acre water park owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Hueston Woods State Park– Recreation area with lodging, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing & fossil-hunting opportunities.
Coney Island– Vintage amusement park with bumper boats, mini-golf & a massive pool with slides & diving boards.
Cedar Point– Sprawling amusement park with a wide range of water slides, thrill rides, coasters & entertainment.
African Safari Wildlife Park– Large park with a range of African animals such as monkeys & ocelots, plus shows & tours.
COSI– Hands-on science museum & planetarium. This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows.
Kings Island– Kings Island is a 364-acre amusement park located 24 miles northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio.
Kalahari Resorts– America’s largest indoor waterparks, resorts and convention centers. Located in Sandusky, OH.
Castaway Bay– Cedar Point’s Indoor Waterpark hotel.
Great Wolf Lodge– Another fun indoor waterpark that offers many other activities that the whole family will love!
Scene 75– Scene75 one of the LARGEST indoor entertainment centers in the country.
Ohio Caverns– One of Ohio’s most popular tourist attractions. The caverns feature some of the most unique formations in America. Guests from around the world come to experience the 35 acre park for an all-day family fun adventure.
Sauder Village– The Sauder Village experience moves us from the modern, fast-paced life into a world that celebrates unforgettable sights, sounds, and memories from the past. There’s no better place to unplug, slow down, and spend quality time with friends and family while enjoying fun with a purpose.
Serpent Mound– The Great Serpent Mound is a 1,348-foot-long, three-foot-high prehistoric effigy mound on a plateau of the Serpent Mound crater along Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio.
The Beach Waterpark– The Beach Waterpark is UNIQUE! Situated on 35 acres of rolling wooded terrain, The Beach has lots of shade and lush ambiance. At the park, you’ll enjoy live palm trees, white ocean sands, waterfalls, and crashing waves.
Neil Armstrong Museum– The Armstrong Air and Space Museum is a museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio, United States, the hometown of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the Moon. The museum chronicles Ohio’s contributions to the history of space flight.
EnterTRAINment Junction– EnterTRAINment Junction is the world’s largest indoor model railroad display located in West Chester Township, Ohio.
Zip Zone Outdoor Adventures– ZipZone Outdoor Adventures is a hands free, guided zip line tour in the treetops of Camp Mary Orton.
We aren’t that far – we need to check out all these places. So glad you shared them.
I have been to a few of these and love them. Cedar Point is my all-time favorite. They have THE best coasters!
Wow so many fun places to visit. I would love to visit there.