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Olentangy Indian Caverns, Ohio
The Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Aullwood Audubon Center
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Center of Science and Industry
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Great Lakes Science Center
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Merry Go Round Museum
National Museum of the US Air Force
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Ohio Caverns
Piatt Castles
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Slate Run Living Historical Farm
SunWatch Indian Village Archaeological Park
The Bicycle Museum of America
- 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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