At the Toledo Museum of Art, guests may view more than 30,000 works of art by such artists as van Gogh and Picasso, hear guest presentations or even hold a wedding or business event. The museum also offers art classes for beginners and professionals. Scholarships which cover 50 percent of the tuition fee are also available. Free student tours for elementary through high school groups are also available.
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe St.
Toledo, Ohio 43620
(419) 255-8000
www.toledomuseum.org
Mansfield Playhouse is the second oldest steadily-producing community theater in Ohio. Mansfield, which is also the largest production company in the state, features a variety of plays including "A Christmas Story" and "Sleeping Beauty."
Mansfield Playhouse
95 East Third Street
Mansfield, Ohio 44902
(419) 522-2883
www.mansfieldplayhouse.com
Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park Resort offers its guests the opportunity to stay, play and eat. There's 60,000 sq. feet indoor water park (the first to be built in Ohio); 338 rooms and villas----including villas for larger groups; and a full-service eating options including Branding Iron Grille----with Southwest specialties such as Texas red chili and blackened chicken Caesar salad. The water park includes attractions such as a pool with five basketball courts and a 30-person hot tub.
Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park Resort
4560 Hilton Corporate Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 868-1380
www.fortrapids.com
The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) has various exhibits including several new artifacts from the Titanic's wreck site. The COSI also allows visitors to conduct water experiments, create newscasts and even watch themselves age. In addition, there are nearly 100 new artifacts, including 23 which made their first public appearance at the COSI. You'll also find three movie theaters on site.
Center of Science and Industry
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228-2674
www.cosi.org