By Kim Kirsch
If you have children you have heard the dreaded phrase, "there is nothing to do." If you live in Ohio you will find plenty to do for families who wish to spend time together at a facility where there is something for everyone. No matter your age you will find a family entertainment center right around the corner or within a short drive.
EnterTRAINment Junction
West Chester, Ohio, is home to EnterTRAINment Junction. This family entertainment center is one of a kind to the United States and opened in 2009. Your family will be entertained and educated by the world's largest indoor train display. The attraction offers a party room, play area for the kids, American Railroading Museum and the Train Expo Center. The Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are celebrated with special shows. EnterTRAINment Junction is open year-round.
EnterTRAINment Junction
7379 Squire Court
West Chester, Ohio 45069
513-898-8000
entertrainmentjunction.com
Amusement Parks
Ohio is home to Cedar Point, one of the biggest amusement parks in the United States. This is a seasonal facility open during the spring and summer. Small children can enjoy rides made just for them, while older children and adults find excitement on the roller coasters. Three parks are available to choose from. Cedar Point, Soak City, which is a water park, and Challenge Park, an area of Cedar Point that offers challenging golf courses, Grand Prix-style racing and rip cord challenges, complete the trio of fun for all ages. Cedar Point also offers para-sailing and jet-skiing opportunities. Surrounding this area of Ohio are other places that your family can visit: Kelleys Island in Lake Erie, a vermilion fishing village, Thomas Edison's birthplace as well as the scenic Marblehead Lighthouse.
Cedar Point
One Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
419-627-2350
cedarpoint.com
Amazone
Medina, Ohio, is home to Rockin' Robin's Amazone. Your family can enjoy a jungle-themed family entertainment center offering attractions for all ages. The playground area holds more than 200 kids. A jungle-themed laser-tag and game arcade with 50 various games are available for older children and adults to enjoy. Food is available in this center as well. You can book birthday parties and special events in addition to attending some of its special events such as the family New Year's Eve party.
Rockin' Robin's Amazone
2789 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256
330-764-4237
myamazone.com
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About the Author:
Kim Kirsch has been writing from Central Florida since 2007. She writes for the "Celebration Independent" newspaper and the "Seminole County Woman Newspaper." She also has SEO clients in the U.S. and Holland. Kirsch also writes for the "Sunday Magazine" at City of Life Church and "USA Roller Sports" magazine and website.
