It won’t be long before school gets out and summer vacation starts up. Now that the kids are home, it’s the perfect time to plan some family fun that the kids will actually want to go to. We’ve put a list together of some of our favorite things to do in Ohio. Get ready…get set…it’s summer!
Enjoy the Summer in the Water
Whats better than taking the kids to the lake? Taking the whole family to a lake that doubles as a water park! Baylor Beach Park is the perfect fun spot that the whole family can enjoy. Kids can enjoy the water park, while adults can swim in the lake, or enjoy the sun on the beautiful sandy beaches. Have a picnic on one of the grassy areas, or challenge the family to 18 holes of mini golf.
Make it a Challenge
Inspire a day of friendly family competition at Goofy Golf. Start off on a challenging mini golf course to determine who the Arnold Palmer of the family is, then head over to the bumper boats for a chance to splash the competition. See who gets the family title of NASCAR champion with a few laps around the kart track. End the day with a little time in the gaming arcade, where we’re pretty sure the kids will have the upper hand.
Get Excited about the Outdoors
There’s plenty of fun outdoor family activities to be had at Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center. Take the whole family down into the limestone caves where you’ll learn about the history of the cave and see rare natural occurrences like pearls stuck to the limestone walls and an underground lake. Afterwards, you can head to the mining station where you and the kids can look for real gemstones and fossils! Scale the rock climbing wall or go for a walk through the butterfly house.
Run with the Animals
Everyone loves going to the zoo, but we suggest trying out a few of Ohio’s animal parks that get you a lot closer to our four-legged friends. Check out Rolling Ridge Ranch Animal Park where you’ll get up close and personal with over 100 exotic animals as you ride in an open wagon through the park. For a super close encounter with exotic animals go to Lagoon Deer Park, where you’ll be followed by animals as you explore. Feed and interact with the wildlife for a unique experience that the whole family will love. There is also a great stocked fishing area so you and the kids can spend an afternoon baiting hooks, casting out, and reeling in the fish!







