Hocking Hills is one of the most beautiful spots in all of Ohio! When hiking at Old Man’s Cave you will encounter some of Ohio’s most stunning scenery including water falls, caves and cliffs!

This is a challenging but doable hike with kids. There is so much to see no matter what the season!

Bison roam through the pastures at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, west of Columbus! Depending on the season, they may be in the winter pasture or the summer pasture.

The park is also home to a great Nature Center, canoeing and kayaking, creeking and lots more fun for families!

Drive your own car or take a wagon ride through an Amish farm to feed animals from your own hand!

The Farm at Walnut Creek is a working Amish farm that is open in the spring and summer for tours and special events. You can pet and feed animals like giraffes, camels, llamas, deer, buffalo and more!

Take an open air safari trip through the 10,000 acre safari park where animals can come right up to the tram! You’re still in Ohio but you will feel like you have taken a trip to an exotic location!

See giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, and more! The Wilds is one of the largest conservation centers in the world and on your trip you will not only see amazing animals, but you will learn how conservation efforts are bringing these animals back from extinction!

Young’s Jersey Dairy is home to Udders and Putters which offers batting cages, beautiful mini golf courses, a petting zoo, giant slides, barrel rides and more!

Don’t miss the amazing ice cream or the famous fried cheese curds at The Diary Store!

This natural play area is made up of three “Play Forms”: The Ramps, Towers and Platforms. There are several climbing structures, a rope hammock, wall climbing, rope climbing, a small zip line and lots of opportunities to hide and seek!

Beyond the Ninja Course, there are many other fun things for kids to do in the park including an obstacle course (great for teens), a wetland education center and a a playground.

This museum in Dayton is home to all things Air Force! It's amazing AND it's free to visit

There are four large buildings that house flight simulators, a space shuttle replica, a presidential gallery featuring several Air Force Ones, plus planes from the various wars, photo galleries, life sized historical depictions and much, much more!

One of the top science museums in the country, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) has something for kids (and adults) of all ages!

There are 2 full floors of hands-on science exhibits with different themes from Oceans to Gadgets to Energy, a cafe, a little kidspace that’s perfect for the 6 and under crowd, a permanent American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery and seasonal, traveling exhibits.

Ohio Caverns is the largest of all the caves in Ohio. There are several tour options available to see the caverns.

The caverns are so fascinating! It is just amazing to me what is hidden below our sight that we may never know about!

Kids can also enjoy gem mining on the property!

Olentangy Indian Caverns provides a fun day out for families! With cave tours, mini golf, a petting zoo, gem mining, a large maze and more, kids will have fun and learn something, too!

No matter what the weather outside, it’s 82 degrees and tropical at Castaway Bay, a super fun indoor water park in Sandusky, Ohio!

Within the Caribbean themed water park are several different areas for kids, teens and adults to play in! Some of our favorites were the wave pool and the hot tub!

Put-in-Bay is not just a party island, there's plenty of fun for families! Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center is all about family fun.

Options for activities here include Perry’s Cave, Gemstone Mining, The Butterfly House at Put-in-Bay, War of 1812 Holes Miniature Golf, Gotcha Laser Tag, Fort aMAZE’n, Rock Climbing Wall, Antique Car Museum, gift shops and DanDee’s Snack Shack!

Technically named Veteran's Spray and Play, but affectionately called the Dinosaur Park, this very cool park and splash kid is a destination for Ohio families!

The park has a dinosaur theme with large dinosaur prints in the sidewalk, a dinosaur slide and dinosaurs to run through at the splash pad.

The park also has a picnic area and snack shack.

EnterTRAINment Junction is heaven for train lovers! There is an amazing model train display (the world’s largest!), interactive exhibits, a play area for kids, plus two outdoor rides.

There is also an amazing toy store, a gift shop and a cafe on site.

Butler County, Ohio, just 20 minutes North of Cincinnati and 90 minutes south of Columbus boasts the largest number of donut shops per capita in the Midwest – maybe even in the country!

The Butler County Donut Trail consists of 13 stops. At any stop you can pick up a Passport to keep track of your progress! At each stop, get the passport stamped with the official Donut Trail stamp and when you’re finished, you can turn in or mail in your passport to the Butler county Visitor’s Bureau to receive an official t-shirt!

Ohio History Center offers special events, interactive displays and Ohio Village, an outdoor town set in the 1880's filled with reenactors who can tell you all about life in the 1880's!

Kids will have hands-on fun while learning about the history of Ohio!

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden at Franklin Park Conservatory is one of the top family-friendly attractions in Columbus!

The garden is built to be explored and played in by children! There are climbing structures, a water cascade and wading area, a wetland to explore, a cooking garden, a Nature Play Zone, and much more!

The Children’s Garden is also home to seasonal events and activities.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center can be found at Easton Town Center and offers tons of fun for kids who love LEGO bricks!

With 4-D movies, two rides, building areas, workshops, a play gym and more, kids will be entertained all day!

Take a ride on an old-fashioned carrousel! Take your pick to ride on a horse, bear, ostrich, rabbit, zebra and more!

The carrousel was built in the style of the early 1900’s and is $1 to ride! Refreshments and a gift shop are also on site.

See bald eagles, feed the birds and take a hike at this awesome bird sanctuary in Mansfield, Ohio! This place is a hidden gem that provides education and a unique experience for kids!

The A-Ha Children's Museum is tons of fun for kids! Themuseum contains a water play area, building blocks, a construction vehicle and fire truck to climb in, pretend fishing, dinosaur digging, and a “real life” play area that contains a house, grocery store, pizza shop and more!

There is also a separate space for art projects and classes and a new outdoor nature playscape for outdoor fun!

The Little Buckeye Children’s Museum is 2 floors of imaginative play for young children. The museum is geared toward children up to 12 years of age and has been in downtown Mansfield since April, 2011.

The museum contains a baby play area, dinosaur digging, and lots of areas for imaginative play like a grocery store, mechanic shop, veterinarian’s office and much, much more!

The OSU Airport was recently remodeled and offers a great observation deck for watching planes take off and land. The terminal also has educational displays about the history of flight and the Ohio State University Ariport.

On stie is a great restaurant, The Barnstormer Diner!

This museum offers so much to see for train lovers! Displays include train cars you can walk through plus train memorabilia like lanterns, uniforms, signs, buttons, and objects used on trains like china, linens and more!

There is also a gift shop and picnic shelter on site.

Kids will love to visit Stratford Ecological Center where they can visit with animals in the barn, pick their own fruits and vegetables, take a leisure walk to the pond or attend a story time or special program.