By Isabel Prontes
If you are planning to take a
family vacation to Ohio, the state has many excellent family-friendly tourist destinations and children's attractions. From gardens and museums to amusement parks and more, there is no shortage of fun things for kids to see and do while in Ohio.
Cedar Point
Cedar Point, located on Lake Erie's shoreline, is an amusement park that spans 364 acres. It has more rides (68) than any other amusement park on the planet, as well as the most roller coasters (17). Known as the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, some of Cedar Point's most thrilling roller coasters include Disaster Transport, Cedar Creek Mine Ride, Magnum XL-200, Millennium Force and Mean Streak.
One Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
Tel: (419) 627-2350
Merry-Go-Round Museum
The Merry-Go-Round Museum is a whimsical and laid-back museum that is excellent for family vacations. If you are interested in learning about the history of the carousel, this is the place to go. There are carvers at the museum who restore old carousels to their previous glory and splendor. There are vibrant painted ponies on display at this quirky museum, which is sure to delight both children and adults.
301 Jackson St
Sandusky, OH 44870
Tel: (419) 626-6111
Perry's Cave
Perry's Cave Family Fun Center offers fascinating guided tours through a natural limestone cave. One fun attraction of this entertainment center is gemstone mining. This center is full of exciting activities and features, including a rock climbing wall, a garden of majestic butterflies (The Butterfly House at Put-In Bay), a labyrinth (Fort aMAZE'n), an antique car museum and a miniature golf museum.
2071 Langram Rd.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Tel: (419) 285-4855
Toledo Museum of Art
The Toledo Museum of Art boasts one of the United States' finest and most extensive art collections. The Toledo Museum houses more than 30,000 pieces of art from almost every area on earth and every era as well. The galleries are full of paintings, decorative arts and sculptures. There are works by Degas, El Greco, Cezanne, Monet, van Gogh, Cole, Miro, Rembrandt, Matisse, Bearden, Rubens, Kiefer and many others on display at this illustrious Toledo museum.
2445 Monroe Street
Toledo, OH 43620
Tel: (419) 255-8000
Children's Museum of Cleveland
The Children's Museum of Cleveland focuses on promoting the educational development and imagination of youths between the ages of 8 months to 12 years. Some notable exhibits include a water exhibit called "Splish Splash" and an exhibit dedicated to cultural diversity in Cleveland called "Bridges to Our Community."
10730 Euclid Ave. (University Circle)
Cleveland, OH 44106
Tel: (216) 791-7114
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer/traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has a bachelor's degree from Pace University in New York City, and a professional background in public relations. She has traveled to 5 continents and counting. Her writing has been published on a number of websites, such as Travels.com, Ehow.com, and Happy Living Magazine.
