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One of Ohio's premier attractions. Families looking for an exciting, entertaining time and rollercoasters are sure to find it all at this theme and water park. Kings Island is the largest amusement park in the Midwest, offering more than 100 thrilling rides. (park is seasonal)

Home to the world's oldest telescope still is use nightly by the general public. www.cincinnatiobservatory.org

Cincinnati' professional NFL football team. Go to www.bengals.com for game dates and times.

Cincinnati's professional MLB baseball team. Go to www.cincinnatireds.com for game days and times.

Recently named the best aquarium in the Midwest, this facility features thousands of animals, one million gallons of salt and freshwater and plenty to see and do. Open 365 days a year. This facility is a treat for shark enthusiasts. The "Surrounded by Sharks" exhibits features 85' of acrylic underwater tunnels. Just 2.5" of glass separating visitors from the sharks above and below.

Cincinnati Museum Center is a destination for families and any history or science buff. Explore the Duke Energy Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History and Science or experience OMNIMAX Theater adventures.

Home to thousands of animals and lush botanical exhibits sitting on 74 acres. Check out Lords of the Arctic, home to the polar bears and check out the rare white lions. Go to http://cincinnatizoo.org/ to see hours and ticket prices.

Ohio's first cable wakeboarding park. This watersports complex is designed for wakeboarding, wakeskating, water skiing, and knee boarding. Go to www.wakenation.com for more information (center is seasonal).

Experience the nation's struggle for freedom firsthand. Explore compelling exhibits like a recovered slave pen and "Brothers of the Borderland". Go to www.freedomcenter.org for more information.

Chateau Laroche was built in the 1920s almost entirely by a man named Harry Andrews as a reminder of the mighty knights of the time. The facility is open for tours and special events such as Hunted Knight Tour. Go to www.lovelandcastle.com for more information.

Enjoy permanent displays of 3,500 plant species throughout an indoor rain forest, desert garden, and floral display house. The annual Butterfly Show attracts huge crowds to see and touch more than 10,000 butterflies flying freely.

Classic amusement park rides, live entertainment, thrilling water slides, and the world's largest recirculation swimming pool, measuring 200' wide and 400' long (park is seasonal). Go to www.coneyislandpark.com for more information.

Jack Cincinnati Casino brings authentic gaming action all right in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, in the historic Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton neighborhoods, with great restaurants, unique outdoor event space and much more (open 24 hours).