Looking for a fun day trip before the summer is over? Get one free kid admission at Newport Aquarium with each adult paying full price of $24.99 during Summer Family Hours. Spend the day in Cincinnati or head there after school or work to enjoy Family Hours Sunday-Friday from 4-7 pm through … [Read more...] about Free kid admission at Newport Aquarium with adult admission
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Free admission at Kings Island for police and fire personnel
Kings Island honors and celebrates the people who keep us safe during Fire and Safety Days. Active fire and police personnel get free admission at Kings Island from August 25-27, 2017. They can also purchase admission tickets at a special price of $32 for up to six family members, a savings of $35 … [Read more...] about Free admission at Kings Island for police and fire personnel
Kids ride free on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Head to Northeast Ohio to ride the rails with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad with your favorite little train lovers! The CVSR, located in Northeast, Ohio runs through Cuyahoga Valley National Park on 33,000 acres of land from Independence to Akron. CVSR Runs August Kids Ride Free … [Read more...] about Kids ride free on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Act fast! National Parks Lifetime Passes for seniors soon jump from $10 to $80
National Parks are truly National treasures, and while most are free, others charge a fee. National Parks Service has offered Lifetime Passes to seniors for just $10 for over 20 years, but those are about to increase in price by 700 percent - to $80, effective Aug. 28, 2017. The extra money will be … [Read more...] about Act fast! National Parks Lifetime Passes for seniors soon jump from $10 to $80
Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Explore The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, with over 9,000 acres of open range habitat for rare and endangered species. Take a tour through open range animal areas to see giraffe, rhinos, camel, bison, zebras, cheetahs, and many other animals … [Read more...] about Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Where to go to watch Total Solar Eclipse August 2017
It's coming....the day will go dark during the Total Solar Eclipse of August 2017 across North America. On the afternoon of Monday, August 21, 2017, the moon will cover the sun, and depending on where you're located, you'll experience a total or partial solar eclipse. While Ohio isn't in the path … [Read more...] about Where to go to watch Total Solar Eclipse August 2017
The top Free and Cheap things to do in Columbus
There are so many amazing things to do in Columbus that aren't going to break the bank. Here are some of the top free and cheap things to do in Columbus. Enjoy a festival Check out this list of over 320 festivals in and around Columbus! There are festivals all over Central Ohio throughout the … [Read more...] about The top Free and Cheap things to do in Columbus
Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay 2 day discount
Cool off this summer and check out the amazing Zoo animals at Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo! Purchase a 2 day, 2 park combo admission to Zoombezi Bay and The Columbus Zoo. For children ages 2-9 and seniors 60+, the combo price is $31.99, while ages 10 and up the price is $43.99 (price is for … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay 2 day discount
Float on: Trapper John’s Canoe Livery
Summer has just begun, and canoeing is a great option during the dog days AND once we head into fall and the leave start to change. Trapper John's Canoeing is about 15-20 minutes south of the city on Big Darby Creek and is a great way to spend a summer morning or afternoon. Whether you’re looking … [Read more...] about Float on: Trapper John’s Canoe Livery
Roadtrippin’: 20+ things to do with kids in Cincinnati
Cincinnati is less than 2 hours from Columbus and is FULL of things to do with kids. If a bigger vacation isn't in the budget this year, head to Cincinnati for a weekend and check out a few of these fun attractions. You'll find fun activities in Cincinnati for the whole family at a variety of … [Read more...] about Roadtrippin’: 20+ things to do with kids in Cincinnati
Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
You've heard of bar crawls, wine trails, coffee crawls, and other treks for goodness, but here's one you don't want to miss. Butler County is home to the first and only Donut Trail in Ohio. The Butler County Donut Trail features 10 family-owned businesses with a combined 307 years of donut-making … [Read more...] about Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
Bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus this Summer
School out and there's so many free and cheap activities around Columbus this summer for the kids. This list will surely help avoid the "I'm bored" complaints that start approximately one week after school lets out. Whether you want to enjoy the sun or avoid it, there are plenty of options to keep … [Read more...] about Bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus this Summer
COTA Bus Service and Discount for the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay
You don't have to fight traffic or pay for parking to enjoy the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay - and you can get cheap admission to the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay. The Columbus Zoo and COTA have again partnered to provide bus service from downtown Columbus and Griggs Dam Park & … [Read more...] about COTA Bus Service and Discount for the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay
Columbus Clippers Games and Promotions
The Columbus Clippers games offer exciting baseball action in a great ballpark in downtown Columbus! The season opens on April 7, so make plans to see a game soon. Tickets start as low as $7 for adults and $4 for kids under 12 and seniors over 60! There are tons of promotions going on through … [Read more...] about Columbus Clippers Games and Promotions
Free days at U.S. national parks
America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks
