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
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Get Away Safely! Rent an RV for Winter or Spring Travel
Sponsored by RVshare.com Rent an RV for fall or holiday travel, as extra housing for family and guests, or as a spare office for working from home. And an RV even adds a second kitchen - or more like a kitchenette - for holiday meals. In some parts of the country, winter or spring is the … [Read more...] about Get Away Safely! Rent an RV for Winter or Spring Travel
Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Looking for a fun and inexpensive family getaway close to Columbus? Enjoy indoor waterpark fun for the price of a hotel room at Comfort Inn Splash Harbor in Bellville, about an hour from Columbus. With room rates starting at less than $100 depending on the season, it's an affordable trip … [Read more...] about Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Virtual AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo
The annual AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo is being presented virtually on February 27 and 28, 2021 instead of being held at the Ohio Expo Center in 2021. Get ideas for your next big vacation by talking to travel experts and checking out vacation packages. The AAA’s Virtual Great … [Read more...] about Virtual AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo
Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5
Are you ready to think of warmer weather fun? If you have preschool kids and love amusement parks, you don't want to miss this amazing deal! Sign your preschoolers up for a Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5 and introduce them to all of the fun that Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores … [Read more...] about Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5
Military families and Veterans get free admission to National Parks
Our National Parks are something to be treasured, and the people who protect the land (and all of our country) are rewarded with free admission passes to enjoy these parks. Active-duty military personnel and their dependents, and veterans and Gold Star Families can receive free admission to our … [Read more...] about Military families and Veterans get free admission to National Parks
Great Wolf Lodge deals and discounts for Sandusky and Cincinnati
Looking for a fun and quick getaway that the kids will LOVE? Columbus has not one, but two Great Wolf Lodge locations within easy driving distance! Groupon is currently offering special deals for Great Wolf Lodge in Cincinnati and Sandusky (as well as other locations around … [Read more...] about Great Wolf Lodge deals and discounts for Sandusky and Cincinnati
Visit Kings Island; no reservations required
Kings Island is open for the rest of the Summer season! With roller coasters, rides, Planet Snoopy kids’ area, and Soak City, you'll find hours of fun for the whole family. Kings Island amusement park has put stringent health, safety and hygiene protocols in place to allow a safe opening. … [Read more...] about Visit Kings Island; no reservations required
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 … [Read more...] about Roadtrippin’: 20+ things to do with kids in Cincinnati
Travel Ohio: Town Center, Fun Finds, and more in Columbiana, Ohio
A small town Main Street, thriving Town Center, craft breweries and wineries, Shaker Woods Festival and Christmas in the Woods, Handel's Ice Cream, Firestone Park, and more - all combine to make Columbiana, Ohio a wonderful place for out-of-towners to visit. Columbiana is a city with a small town … [Read more...] about Travel Ohio: Town Center, Fun Finds, and more in Columbiana, Ohio
Find your next Ohio adventure: Ohio Tourism Day
We cover so many fun events in Columbus on this website, but that's no reason to overlook the rest of the Buckeye State! Ohio Tourism Day is Wednesday, May 8 from 11 am - 2 pm at the West Plaza at the Ohio Statehouse, and is the perfect place to experience Ohio's diverse destinations, … [Read more...] about Find your next Ohio adventure: Ohio Tourism Day
Free admission and events for National Park Week
Enjoy spring at one of 400+ National Parks during National Park Week, April 20-28, 2019. You’ll enjoy free admission on April 20, so plan your trip to visit one of these great parks! Many National Parks are just a car ride away. You can plan your visit by what you want to … [Read more...] about Free admission and events for National Park Week