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Places to visit in Ohio
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Kaeli Thomas
Ohio isn’t just cornfields! If you’re planning a trip or simply driving through, be sure to check out some of these spots!
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Parks and hiking spots!
Go for a swim 🏊
Toddler friendly!
Family fun!
Museums 📖
Parks and hiking spots!
Beautiful sights, long trails, and animals up close!
Long, relaxing trails with quiet and calm scenery. Such an enjoyable place to visit. The bison are a must see!
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Experience walking in the trees at this park!
Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk
Up close animal encounters from the safety of your vehicle!
African Safari Wildlife Park
Such a fun park to check out. If you’re feeling brave, try to climb the rock wall or try your hand at the Columbus rotary obstacle course!
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
This is a well populated spot as of late, but it does have great trails!
Hocking Hills State Park
Beautiful scenery! Cliffs, waterfalls, trails, and more.
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve
A family friendly experience with many things to do - petting zoo, mini golf, cave exploring, gem mining. I recommend purchasing the all access pass.
Olentangy Caverns | Rock & Gem Gift Shop
Go for a swim 🏊
Get your beach experience without traveling a long distance to an ocean.
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Headlands Beach State Park
3 miles of trails, a beach, forest, and a meadow. Have kids? Check out Karen’s way play space while you’re here.
Huntington Beach
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Maumee Bay State Park
Toddler friendly!
Toddlers want to have fun too! Take your littles to these spots to burn some energy and interact with children their age.
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AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum
Spacious and very clean! The sandbox is always a favorite.
Dig ‘N Play West Chester
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Momi Land Hilliard
Family fun!
Science centers to amusement parks. So much to do!
Spend a full day here to fully experience each exhibit. Forget going to a restaurant at the end of your day, Cosi has a cafe!
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
I absolutely love the Columbus zoo, but I must say, the Cincinnati zoo is so much better. The botanical gardens bring in so much color and life as you’re walking through.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Rides, 4D movies, and so so many legos!
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus
The best amusement park hands down!
Cedar Point
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Kings Island
Museums 📖
As a museum lover, here are a few of my favorite spots in Ohio!
Huge museum you can experience for FREE!
National Museum of the US Air Force
Experience beautiful pieces of art and interactive exhibits. Sundays are free admission!
Columbus Museum of Art
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Great Lakes Science Center
Definitely a must see!
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