Ohio can be a fun and accessible place to take a short vacation with your family. Depending on what area you'd like to visit in Ohio, there are plenty of options. Whether your family enjoys roller coasters and thrill rides, museums and sight-seeing or cities rich with history, Ohio has opportunities for mini vacations for all types of travelers.
King's Island is a large amusement park just north of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. The park has more than 80 thrill rides and roller coasters. Many rides are mild and appropriate for young children, and some rides are more appropriate for adventurous thrill seekers, such as the Diamondback or the Beast. The Diamondback is the park's tallest and fastest coaster, and the Beast is the longest wooden roller coaster in the world. Planet Snoopy contains a large collection of Peanuts-themed rides and has several rides for young children.
Cleveland has several attractions for visiting families. The Cleveland Museum of Art showcases more than 40,000 works of art including pieces from Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh. Any fan of the classic movie "A Christmas Story" should check out the Christmas Story House, the original house from the movie, which is open for tours. Visitors to the area can also walk through the botanical garden and the Lake View cemetery. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is a popular attraction for music fans. The museum has six floors of rock memorabilia.
Columbus has many attractions for families. The Center of Science and Industry is an educational museum with three movie theaters and plenty of demonstrations to entertain the entire family. Groups with adults or teens can explore the capital city and learn new facts during a two-hour Segway tour. The historic German Village is a restored community that was once settled by German immigrants in the 1800s. The village is now filled with antique shops, brick sidewalks, Queen-Anne-style houses and fine restaurants serving authentic German cuisine.
