togetherness. What will you find in Ohio? Whet your appetite for adventure by joining 1,800 kayakers for one of the biggest river paddle festivals in the country! Download or order the FREE 2017 Spring/Summer Calendar of Events and Ohio Travel Guide at ohio.org to find more. Ohio River Paddlefest in Cincinnati TO17006_Family Fun Insert_JuneJuly-10.indd 2
COSI always something to enjoy. Explore space and the future of space exploration during COSI s Cosmic Summer! Learn about the challenges and exhilaration of spaceflight and complete space missions in COSI s summer traveling exhibition Be The Astronaut, opening May 27, 2017. Keep the knowledge going through stunning visuals in Asteroid: Mission Extreme in COSI s state-of-the-art digital planetarium or learn what s next in space exploration in the giant screen film, Journey to Space. Plus, extend your science learning and fun through COSI s more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live shows like the hair-raising electrostatic generator show, the country s only high-wire unicycle and more! COSI.org 614-228-2674 The COSI Planetarium in Columbus OH WOW! Children s Center for Science & Technology in Youngstown Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland YOUNGSTOWN the happiest place in Ytown. Your family will love OH WOW! Children s Center for Science & Technology. Hands-on STEM-based learning and FUN for all ages. Then explore Mill Creek MetroParks for miles and miles of hike/bike trails, historic Lanterman s Mill & Covered Bridge and Fellows Riverside Gardens. Enjoy plenty of summer festivals and events. Call for your free Travel Guide and start planning your weekend getaway! YoungstownLive.com 800-447-8201 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME find your musical motivation. The guitar riff that gets your heart pumping. A voice that touches your soul. The drum solo to end all drum solos. Music moves people in ways no other art form can. Come and experience the sounds, sights and stories from legends that have rocked the world, only inside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. RockHall.com 216-781-7625 Download or order the FREE 2017 Spring/Summer Calendar of Events at ohio.org. TO17006_Family Fun Insert_JuneJuly-10.indd 4
CULTURE BUFFS CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER Star Wars and the Power of Costume explores the challenges in dressing the Star Wars universe from the Galactic Senate and royalty to the Jedi, Sith and Droids. Featuring over 60 hand-crafted costumes from the first seven Star Wars films, this exhibition reveals the artists creative process and uncovers the connection between character and costume. The exhibition features short films that provide a behind-thescenes look at the creative process and include interviews with designers and actors. Star Wars and the Power of Costume opens May 25 at Cincinnati Museum Center. CincyMuseum.org/StarWars 513-287-7000 Boba Fett, R2-D2, C-3PO and Queen Amidala at Cincinnati Museum Center 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. TO17006_Family Fun Insert_JuneJuly-10.indd 3
GETAWAYS CEDAR POINT more thrills than you can imagine. We re known for our roller coasters, but the thrills don t stop there. With the all-new Cedar Point Shores water park, our mile-long beach on Lake Erie and a sunrise walking tour atop Valravn, we keep the thrills going from morning to night. Add our upgraded hotel accommodations, beach entertainment, water sports and special events this is one can t-miss destination. Find your thrills and save on tickets when you buy online. CedarPoint.com 419-627-2350 Cedar Point in Sandusky Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point Cedar Point Shores Waterpark Storm Surge at Cedar Point Shores Waterpark Valravn Roller Coaster at Cedar Point TO17006_Family Fun Insert_JuneJuly-10.indd 5
DESTINATION TOLEDO jam-packed with unique adventures! Head to Hensville, Toledo s newest entertainment district and catch a Mud Hens baseball game while enjoying your favorite ballpark treats. Hand-feed Masai giraffes from the feeding deck at Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, then experience a new high on the ropes challenge course and zipline. Immerse your senses at Toledo s science center, Imagination Station, that s as fun as it is educational. National Museum of the Great Lakes reveals the fascinating history of our treasured Great Lakes and offers tours of a retired freighter. Sauder Village, Ohio s largest living-history village, features guided tours, train rides and period craftsmen providing families with hands-on fun. VisitToledo.org 800-243-4667 Hensville in Toledo MEDINA COUNTY Year round Christmas entertainment at Castle Noel: New York City animated department store windows, movie props, sets and costumes. Shop at unique stores and outlets. Visit agricultural farms, markets, orchards and wineries. Experience Buckin Ohio rodeos, festivals and events, parks, history, museums, Victorian architecture and so much more. Only 30 miles from Cleveland and Akron on I-71. VisitMedinaCounty.com 800-860-2943 Buckin Ohio Pro Bull Riding in Burbank NATURE & ADVENTURE Wagon Trails Animal Park in Vienna TRUMBULL COUNTY Waiting for you here is a variety of attractions, plenty of history, loads of outdoor activities and a relaxing, laid-back lifestyle. Whether your next family getaway is for the day, weekend or week, bring the gang to Trumbull County in Northeast Ohio. Order your FREE Family Fun Packet today! ExploreTrumbullCounty.com 866-360-1552 Ohio State Fair in Columbus OHIO STATE FAIR Enjoy budget-friendly family togetherness at a place where you can do it all: pet exotic animals, watch acrobats, go fishing, view art, milk a cow, enjoy music, be thrilled by exciting rides, get hands-on with robotics, meet entertainers and more! Visit July 26 August 6. OhioStateFair.com 614-644-3247 Download or order the FREE 2017 Spring/Summer Calendar of Events at ohio.org. TO17006_Family Fun Insert_JuneJuly-10.indd 6
HOCKING HILLS every adventurer s dream. Vacations and stories go together like peanut butter and jelly. Some vacation stories are funny, some are poignant, some are unbelievable and some just make our heart smile every time we remember our travels. Southeast Ohio s Hocking Hills provide the perfect backdrop for your vacation stories. Located in the foothills of Appalachia, the Hocking Hills are Ohio s natural crown jewels. The terrain changes from towering cliff faces to deep ravines through sandstone caves to forests with wildflower carpets. The unique topography makes for an awesome eco playground. The Hocking Hills is best known for miles and miles of scenic hiking trails traversing prehistoric caves, sparkling waterfalls and clifftop vistas, but there is so much more. Over sixty ziplines make Hocking Hills the canopy tour capital of the Midwest and that s just the beginning. Canoe or kayak the historic Hocking River. Rent a pontoon boat and cruise around Lake Logan. Take a horseback ride to an authentic cowboy cookout. Rock climbing and rappelling on a real cliff face is always better than a man-made indoor climbing wall. There s nothing like a good fish story and there s plenty of great fishing in this playground. As you relax around the fire pit at your cozy cabin tucked into the woods the stories of your day will linger in the evening air as the night sky fills with an unforgettable star show. Find your next vacation stories in Ohio s Hocking Hills. ExploreHockingHills.com 800-462-5464 NATURE & ADVENTURE High Rock Adventures in Hocking Hills in Logan High Rock Adventures in Hocking Hills in Logan Download or order the FREE 2017 Spring/Summer Calendar of Events at ohio.org. TO17006_Family Fun Insert_JuneJuly-10.indd 1