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Family Fun in Ohio 🎡
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items Our favorite places to visit and things to do in Ohio! Whether it’s a fun day trip, a hidden gem, or a must-see attraction, these are the experiences we’ve personally enjoyed as a family.
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Outdoor Adventures 🌲
Attractions & Entertainment 🎢
Seasonal Fun ❄️☀️
Local Eats & Treats 🍦
Outdoor Adventures 🌲
Parks, trails, and nature spots that are perfect for exploring, hiking, and enjoying the beauty of Ohio.
This park has a nature center where you can see real, live bison and other creatures. There are playgrounds, nature trails, and party shelters. They also have events throughout the year for people of ALL ages.
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Hocking Hills is, to me, the most beautiful place in the state. There are tons of trails and beautiful sights to see.
Hocking Hills State Park
The caverns are stunning and the tours are fun and educational.
Ohio Caverns
Attractions & Entertainment 🎢
Theme parks, zoos, museums, and other must-visit spots that offer fun for all ages.
Who doesn't love going to the zoo? It's one of the biggest in the country and it's full of fun and education for everyone in the family!
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
COSI is such a fun place for kids of all ages to learn about the world around them. There are tons of hands-on activities and fun things for them to do and learn. We take our kids there quite often and they always have a great time.
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
A beautiful place to see new and interesting plants and flowers and learn about the things that grow in different climates. They also hold classes and events for people of all ages.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A less well-known amusement park unless you're from the state, but just as fun as any other!
Kings Island: Amusement Park & Water Park
The Roller Coaster Capital of the World! That's not all they have though. They also have family friendly rides and all sorts of entertainment.
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Seasonal Fun ❄️☀️
From summer festivals to winter wonderlands, these are our favorite seasonal events and activities throughout the year.
My family and I visit this every Christmas season. It has become a tradition of ours to drive through and see the display of lights every year.
Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights
You CAN'T miss the Ohio State Fair in the summer! It's full of rides, games, competitions, expos, live shows, and more!
Ohio State Fair
A fun Spring event at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
Eggs, Paws, and Claws | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The Halloween event that the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium holds every year. Kids wear their costumes and so do their favorite animal friends. They also get treats passed out to them.
Boo at the Zoo - Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
As you can tell, we love going to the zoo. The Wildlights are one of our favorite events. The zoo is FILLED with Christmas light displays, and they have a display over the lake synchronized to Christmas music. Santa is there and you can take pictures...
Wildlights Zoo Lights - Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The Renaissance Festival takes you back in time or even to a place of fantasy. There is a parade, music, live shows, dining, shopping, games, and even a royal court!
Ohio Renaissance Festival
The biggest fireworks show in the Midwest is right in downtown Columbus! It's also FREE.
Red, White & BOOM!
Local Eats & Treats 🍦
The best family-friendly restaurants, ice cream shops, and must-try food spots across Ohio.
Absolutely my favorite hibachi restaurant. I have Celiac and this a safe place for me to dine. We always have a great time and an excellent meal when we go to Daruma.
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Anthony-Thomas has shoppes all throughout Central Ohio and their chocolate is FANTASTIC. Their main building does factory tours and you can see where and how the candy is made as it's being done! We go there every so often as a treat for all of us.
Anthony-Thomas Candy Shoppes
You can't visit Ohio and not dine at Bob Evan's. It's a must-try!
Bob Evans
Having Celiac makes it difficult to find yummy treats that are safe to eat. Bake Me Happy is dedicated gluten free and everything is DELICIOUS! I can't recommend them enough!
Bake Me Happy