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1. Olentangy Indian Caverns, Ohio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Olentangy Indian Caverns, Ohio
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2. The Children’s Museum of Cleveland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Children’s Museum of Cleveland
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3. Aullwood Audubon Center

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Aullwood Audubon Center
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4. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
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5. Center of Science and Industry

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Center of Science and Industry
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6. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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7. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

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Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
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8. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
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9. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
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10. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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11. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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12. Great Lakes Science Center

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Great Lakes Science Center
© Great Lakes Science Center

13. Greater Cleveland Aquarium

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Greater Cleveland Aquarium
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14. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

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Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
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15. Merry Go Round Museum

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Merry Go Round Museum
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16. National Museum of the US Air Force

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National Museum of the US Air Force
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17. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
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18. Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

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Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
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19. Ohio Bird Sanctuary

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Ohio Bird Sanctuary
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20. Ohio Caverns

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Ohio Caverns
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21. Piatt Castles

Romantic Castles
Piatt Castles
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22. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
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23. Slate Run Living Historical Farm

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Slate Run Living Historical Farm
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24. SunWatch Indian Village Archaeological Park

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SunWatch Indian Village Archaeological Park
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25. The Bicycle Museum of America

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The Bicycle Museum of America
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Ohio is dubbed the Buckeye State because of the Ohio buckeye trees that grow in abundance there.
  • It is also a haven for families with kids, offering an array of world-renowned museums, zoos, national parks, nature centers, gardens, and aquariums.
  • A vacation with the kids must include a trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
  • Baseball fans will undoubtedly want to visit the popular Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.
  • Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, Ohio’s options for good times with kids are limitless.
  • Here are 25 of the best things to do with kids in Ohio.

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