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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Sandusky to Cincinnati?
The direct drive from Sandusky to Cincinnati is 250 mi (403 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 58 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Sandusky to Cincinnati, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Dayton, Toledo, and Port Clinton, as well as top places to visit like Liberty Aviation Museum and Jet Express, or the ever-popular African Safari Wildlife Park.
The top cities between Sandusky and Cincinnati are Dayton, Toledo, and Port Clinton. Dayton is the most popular city on the route. It's 3 hours from Sandusky and less than an hour from Cincinnati.
Port Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, located at the mouth of the Portage River on Lake Erie. The population was 6,025 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Port Clinton micropolitan area, about 34 miles southeast of Toledo. Wikipedia.
22% as popular as Dayton
6 minutes off the main route, 8% of way to Cincinnati
Toledo, an Ohioan metropolis situated at the western end of Lake Erie, boasts a rich artistic and industrial heritage. One of its main attractions is the Toledo Museum of Art, which houses an extensive collection of contemporary and classic artwork. The museum's Glass Pavilion is dedicated to exhibiting thousands of glass pieces, reflecting Toledo's long-standing connection to glass production. The Imagination Station is another popular destination in Toledo for children with interactive exhibits that make learning about science fun.
73% as popular as Dayton
12 minutes off the main route, 26% of way to Cincinnati
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Dayton, located in western Ohio, is a city known for its rich historical and cultural attractions. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force showcases an extensive array of aircraft spanning from early 1900s planes to a space shuttle exhibit. At Carillon Historical Park, visitors can explore a Wright Brothers plane, 19th-century buildings, and antique trains. Families with kids can enjoy interactive science exhibits and a small zoo at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.
Most popular city on this route
1 minute off the main route, 76% of way to Cincinnati
Best stops along Sandusky to Cincinnati drive
The top stops along the way from Sandusky to Cincinnati (with short detours) are National Museum of the US Air Force, Kings Island, and Toledo Zoo. Other popular stops include Jungle Jim's International Market, African Safari Wildlife Park, and Toledo Museum of Art.
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African Safari Wildlife Park
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Zoos & Aquariums
Large park with a range of African animals such as monkeys & ocelots, plus shows & tours.
The people there are great! Really friendly! They're passionate about the animals. Expect to get the car a bit dirty when you feed the animals....but luckily there's vacuums available for just a couple bucks right at the gate.
Brian Imai — Google review
Had a great time at the African Safari wildlife Park! It really is a unique experience and you get to feed the animals right from your car!
The price of admission is expensive! But you are paying for the up close experience that you do not get at a zoo. They also have a small walk through section with some additional animals and birds Your ticket is good for all day. So you can drive through the safari again if you like! However, I am taking off a star because I did not know this until at the end of the safari and I have dumped some of the animal feed so it would not go to waste! If this was more clear, I would have either bought additional food or saved some of it to go through again.
It really is an amazing experience. Especially when the giraffe uses their tongue to grip the mulberry leaves.
This is not something I will do often because of the cost, but may come again based on who I might be traveling with.
Michael Hillman — Google review
Awesome experience! 2yr old loved feeding the giraffes. Buy the special Mulberry leaves for $5 in giraffe area. The other animals were large and somewhat intimidating. Yet, they knew what to do. Just some of the long horns were scary. Touring the walking paths had so many opportunities to take pics ...pics w dinosaurs, pics w animals. With a snack bar and a store everything is fun. We bought food with quarters to feed the fish. We petted a snake during the live animal show. We rode a camel. $10pp
Then the aviary
Lots to do...our toddler loved it
Until the tornado sirens..long story
Bianca Maarie — Google review
Nice place, animals all seemed healthy and well cared for.
The camel stole two cups from me 😆 and the zebras weren't impressed with anything we had to offer but that's no big deal. We had two cups of food and two cups of lettuce and it was sufficient but we definitely rationed it along the way.
Liz Starrett — Google review
OMG!!! Best spur of the moment stop ever!!! So much fun!!! Please do yourself a favor, stop here!! We laughed so hard and had so much fun!!! We will definitely be back the next time in the area! More fun for me than Cedar Point! Thank you for such a great experience!!
Raymond Merfeld — Google review
Suck a cool experience! Even our 5 months old had a great time. I highly recommend to any animal lover or parent. Our fear was that our car would be scratched but it was not. The employees here were so nice and helpful. Overall a great experience and a perfect family day!
Colleen Rinaldi — Google review
The kids loved this experience! Ages 2 through 6 and they all really enjoyed the drive-thru portion. It was cold so we weren't able to see any animals outside. Can't wait to take them back!
Megan MacFarlane — Google review
Perfect place to spend with your family and especially the kids! They will enjoy animal feeding and very close up interactions! Awesome place and a must do!!!! Had an excellent time and don't forget to buy feeds for the animals! Go ahead support them!!! I recommend this place!!!
Jake Black — Google review
A self-drive through park with dozens of types of animals roaming freely. You're given a large cup of animal feed at the beginning of the drive, then they wait for you to drive up. They'll come right to your windows to beg. Alpacas, deer, longhorns, even bison come up to beg. In fenced areas are antelope, zebras, giraffe. Also a walking tour of smaller animals, gift shop, etc. More feed can be purchased too. If you get surrounded and can't drive, wranglers on golf carts will disperse the herds. Overall a lot of fun and I would recommend it highly for all ages. And if you leave your windows open, they will stick their heads in for food. Fine for Alpacas and deer, not so much with longhorns and bison!
Steve Tishko — Google review
We had a wonderful time! The dinosaur exhibit was fun to look at as we followed the paths to see the live animals. After we walked through the park, then we drove through and fed the animals. They come right up to the car so you can feed them!
Holly — Google review
I have been here in the past. If you haven't been here in a while you need to check it out. My grandsons had a blast. Once you pay for admission you can drive through all day. The animals are all willing to greet you with their open mouths. You may want to bring an older car because you will get slobbered on. Many great picture opportunities. If you leave your windows open you will get big heads into your space so be prepared. They will get up close and personal. The walking part with live action dinosaurs is fantastic. Many real animals to see and interact with also. Who doesn't like a real pig race? Cheer on your favorite pig! So much to see and do you have to see it. Use Groupon to save some money 🤑!
Jan Thorkelson — Google review
This is a cool place. Make sure you financially prepare yourself for the sticker shock. Quite expensive, especially when they get paid to feed their animals. You have to pay to get in, then if you want to feed any animals, you have to buy their food and feed them. I should have thought about that when I was young. Smart.. all in all, my kid loved it and was happy, so I was happy.
Faithful 49ers — Google review
I loved this place so much I drove through it a second time. The staff was amazing the park was very clean and all of the animals were amazing to see up close and personal. I definitely recommend getting the carrots to feed their beautiful bison. Be careful because they drollllll. Lol I look forward to my next trip out in this direction. Thanks to the staff for maintaining this park and keeping it a safe space for everyone to enjoy.
Shawna Rae (Shaw.na.na) — Google review
We loved this place. So many different animals to encounter. We almost had too many animals wanting to eat on the safari. 😂 My son's favorite parts were the camel ride and feeding the little birds.
Everything was clean and well maintained.
It's as awesome as I remember it from going as a kid.
Amanda Monahan — Google review
The walk through park left a lot to be desired and there was no soap in the bathrooms the whole time we were there. However, the drive through safari was an awesome experience, but I would not recommend doing it with a new car their horns will probably scratch it a time or two
Beth Sherlock — Google review
A very cool zoo, how many positive emotions I and my children had, such beautiful, cute and kind animals, which you can pet, feed with your own hands (food can be purchased at the cash register). Cute deer, big giraffes, beautiful zebras, serious antelopes, funny llamas, big and kind bison, as well as incredible parrots that you can hold in your hands, cute rabbits, respectable turtles. There is also a shop with nice souvenirs to remember, a cafe where you can eat delicious ice cream, toilets, playground, various dinosaur decorations. It's just great here, I recommend it)
The museum is awesome with a great collection of military memorabilia, and a military themed gift shop… But the real attraction is the attached Tin Goose Diner. Great food at a great price with an amazingly unique atmosphere. The menu is WWII Themed. Go for both; you won’t be disappointed !!!
Tool Man — Google review
Great museum with lots to look at and lots of history! Worth the price for sure which was only $10 a person for military families. Facility is pet friendly which is great for those traveling with theirs! We got to see the B-25 fly on the air which is definitely a once in a lifetime experience! Lots of walking though so be prepared! The diner wasn’t open when we went due to short staffing. The staff was great and knowledgeable about t everything!
Forman Brittany — Google review
Very disappointed! We tried to visit on August 24, 2023. However, even though we drove through heavy rain to get to "blue sky" Port Clinton, the museum was closed due to inclement weather. While we were in Port Clinton we drove a little further and ate outdoors at a great restaurant with a great view of Lake Erie. I have included a picture from the restaurant view of the lake. Sorry about the on star, but it was very disappointing since we came from the Cleveland area and met friends from the Toledo area to spend a day together.
Larry Chozelewski — Google review
This place is incredibly rich in history and full of really cool airplanes and cars and specialty vehicles you wont find anywhere else. I've never seen historic planes and trucks in such perfect condition. The staff was really nice and informative. Wonderful way to spend an afternoon. And the gift shop is awesome. GO SEE IT!!
Ben Johnson — Google review
Possibly the best Aviation I've seen. The coolest thing about this place is the people who work and volunteer there. You can hear the pride as the docents work the guests. Another is that, as you look at the toys on display, know that they are (almost) all fully functional and excersized regularly.
stevessoap — Google review
Awesome spot for local and national history. Don't pass up the opportunity to visit if you get a chance.
Robb Smithson — Google review
Fantastic little aviation museum. Lots of restoration projects in progress. Great 1950’s historic diner ‘The Tin Goose’ was fun to eat at.
Dave Robinson — Google review
Not only interesting, but expertly displayed. We didn't just see planes and historical artifacts, they also have antique cars. There are volunteers throughout to answer questions. We also got to see a PT boat under restoration. They have a well stocked gift shop.
Linda Ogram — Google review
I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this Museum is and the quality and variety of their collection. Should not be missed.
Steve L — Google review
Awesome place to experience! So much history...both static and "living".
Excellent displays and information. The vehicles are amazing to see.
The Diner on premises also is amazing! Great menu and food! My favorite place to go and visit, and be a part of!
WWII Motorpool — Google review
We had a fantastic visit to the museum this weekend. The Pearl Harbor diorama was worth the visit by itself. We got to get an upclose look at PT 728 being refurbished. Make this a one tank trip, it's worth it.
John Howard — Google review
We had a very good time and it was so informative! Find Todd...he is a great wealth of information and super helpful! Lots of history and presented very well. I loved the dioramas and seeing the planes up close. If I knew how cool the diner was, we wouldn't have eaten before going. Don't miss it!
Roberta Martin — Google review
Beautiful place. Very well laid out and displayed. Employees were all very kind and had a ton of knowledge
Nate The Great — Google review
The Liberty Aviation Museum is a non-profit aviation museum located in Port Clinton, Ohio, United States. The museum was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft, vehicles, and artifacts related to aviation history. The museum's collection includes over 50 aircraft, including a 1928 Ford 5-AT Tri-motor, a 1943 B-25 Mitchell bomber, and a 1944 TBM Avenger torpedo bomber. The museum also has a collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, and boats.
Anik Datta — Google review
Nice museum to visit. Great classic car collection, war memorabilia, miniature collection and lots of other odds and ends, not just aviation. Nice little restaurant inside but it is only open limited hours so if you want to stop in there check the hours. It's not just open when the museum is, even though it's attached. Two separate buildings to visit with lots to look at. A nice little place with a very reasonable admission.
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Jet Express
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Transportation
Transportation infrastructure
Ferries
This is the best way to get to the isles. Beats swimming by a mile.. maybe more! The boat ride is fun on its own and the destinations are almost forgotten while you’re cruising along sitting on 3000hp!
MtZ Reviewz — Google review
Wedding Review!: We held our wedding on the Jet Express in September, and it was the best decision we could have made. While this is obviously not a typical wedding venue, it was so unique that we were willing to throw caution to the wind and do something very non-traditional. We expected with that there would be many hurdles, and that was NOT the case at all. It was the best day ever, and that is in large part to the whole Jet Express staff that was so attentive and helpful throughout the process through to day-of. Our family and friends continue to talk about our wedding being the most unique and fun wedding they have ever attended! We just wish we could do it all over again (and again, and again)! Thank you to Chase and the whole Jet Express team for all of your hard work and great attitudes!
Amanda Foldi — Google review
Very quick ride, regardless of the weather, take a sweatshirt or long sleeve for the ride back if you're going to sit in the open areas. Great experience to get to put-in-bay.
MyDailyLife Shorts — Google review
This place is amazing. Love the bar right next to the waiting area to load on the boat. Employee's awesome.
Rickie Moore — Google review
Clean and runs on time. Good value.
Ken Stacy — Google review
This is your ferry option if you want to be dropped downtown on the far side of the island. It's a longer ride than Miller but still pleasant with lots of comfortable outside seating. Most of the staff seem to be young, but there were no issues specifically arising from that. There's also a comfortable bar on the mainland side to hang out at while you wait, just as there's one on the island, so that helps while away the minutes.
Brady Zbikowski — Google review
Best way to get over to Put n Bay
Tops speed is 44 mph
Make sure you bring a brush
Ranee Lewis — Google review
Jet Express is a nice little boat to get over to put in bay. They are all nice there and wonderful
Moriah Wells — Google review
Great experience. The ticket sellers were friendly and efficient. The buildimg was nice and well kept. It was great to have the Musician there to keep us entertained while we waited for our boat ride. The crew were very friendly and helpful when boarding and unloading. The ride over to the island was the perfect speed. Very relaxing and scenic. Riding back at sunset was something great to witness. Since we don't own a boat, this was such an awesome way for my Family to experience the fun of Put-in-Bay, and not have the worry of anything else. Top notch all the way around
troy whitman — Google review
I got to say I've only been on a few boats this size but this was by far my favorite it was a wonderful ride it was a bit expensive but we all enjoyed it very much.
tumble 99 — Google review
Perfect location from our condo, this is the best way to get onto Put In Bay. The route puts you on the north part of the island where everything is located. With the speed and where it takes you, the price is 100% worth it, especially if you're staying there.
R C — Google review
Of your planning on traveling to put in bay island I would strongly recommend this form of travel! Very comfortable! Reasonably priced. And they also have a military discount.
Robert Bush — Google review
Jet Express ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Transportation : Ferry
Port Clinton, Ohio to Put-in-Bay, Ohio USA
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sylvia 3-star = average
As of June 2021, everyone can ride and enjoy. Jet Express offers a 30minute passenger ride out to the island of Put-In-Bay. There are 3 decks: top outside, middle both in and outside and bottom inside. For those who are staying for a night or for the summer, there are luggage carts the crew uses to carry your bags on board. For mid-week trips, you can get a better price and add on a golf cart to get around. The hop-on-off tourist train also stops at the dock. You’ll need some way to get around, unless you’re staying right in the downtown area, which is where the Port Clinton ferry will drop you off. The ferry is a little pricier than the other from the mainland but it offers seats for everyone vs. standing room and bringing your car. Plan on paying for parking another $12/day; the entrance isn’t across the street it is on the far side from the building, plan on driving around the block if this is your first visit. The best thing about the ferry is even with a return time RSVP, you can change it if your plans keep you on the island longer. The ferry schedules run from 8:30am until 11pm or later. Nothing for purchase on board but you can drink dockside at Port Clinton. Bathrooms were clean on board and at each dock. Comfortable journey and courteous staff.
Sylvia Tourstein — Google review
So much fun! I have not been on a boat for years. You could feel yourself bubble around, hear and feel the waves hit the side of the boat. Water all around and no land. The ride was only about 24 minutes and they were on time at the dock. The first level of the boat is completely wheelchair-accessible!
Amazing place to bird watch!! We went the day after the biggest week was over and was expecting the place to be packed, but it was actually quite nice with a lot of devoted birders there who were very helpful and identifying bird species if you weren't sure what they were. Can't wait to go back!.
jen sugar — Google review
This has a beautiful boardwalk going through the marsh, right next to Lake Erie. So many beautiful birds to look at, especially during migration season. Really spectacular!
The visitor center is very nice. Right next door is also the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.
Jeanne notgiven — Google review
Fun walk any day of the year. Friendly staff.
Bring your camera and enjoy the marsh along with a walk along the shore of Lake Erie.
*Note: Magee Marsh boardwalk to be closed until Spring 2022 due to storm damage. ... Magee Marsh's road and parking lots have been cleared of debris from the August storm, according to ODNR.Sep 15, 2021
Bj Lantz — Google review
This is a wildlife reserve. Mostly for birds, if you like walking there are boarded walkways. You can see the lake, stand on the Sandy Beach type area beside the lake, but it is no longer a swimming beach. There are clean. Porta potties available. As of October 2022, the education center is closed for renovation. There is a wildlife ranger station.
Kathryn Shiley-Cox — Google review
The new visitor center is really great. I would recommend checking it out if you enjoy learning about our native wildlife. There is also a nice beach to view the lake from and a fun drive back with lots of bird viewing.
Adelle Rodriguez — Google review
The hour or so I spent here before our trip home was just amazing!!! We saw a family of Swans, mother, father, and about 6 babies!!! Red winged black birds. Heron birds. This was also the first time I saw a real Marsh area!!! So much wildlife here! And a PERFECT place for bird watchers!!! There are Bald American Eagles here. There were warning signs to stay clear of their nests! I was in Awe of this beautiful part of Ohio. And, its in my state!!! This place is great for families with children and it had wheelchair parking to get on the beach to Spectacular views of Lake Erie. We will definitely be back. It was clean and not at all crowded.
Tiffany Becker — Google review
Seems like a nice little park, the boardwalk could've used some summer maintenance to trim back the overgrowth. Heard it's a great place during migration so I'll have to go back.
Tim Zeipekis — Google review
The boardwalks are the best location in the Great lakes region for spring warbler viewing. The boardwalks are in good condition but can be crowded during peak times. The parking lot near the boardwalk can be slow and crowded
Stu V — Google review
Stop here to walk the bird trail & see the beach. The area to the beach was overgrown quite a bit, but there were some open walkways to get to the beach without walking through weed. The beach itself is not meant to be swam at. There was quite a bit of garbage & dead fish all over the beach. We ended up just walking the beach, collecting shells, and just enjoyed the peacefulness of the area. There was an eagle nest in the trees right in front of the parking area. Ran out of time to walk the trail but plan to come back & do that next time.
Jen — Google review
Beautiful and peaceful little place. I didn't even walk the whole thing but from what I did it was incredible. Lots of wildlife turtles, egrets, swans and cranes. Carp in the waterlily retention pond. Tons of birds and varieties. Saw quite a few blue winged warblers, bald eagles and cardinals. Nice areas to fish,picnic, and just find a tree to hang under. The marsh has such a peaceful symphony to enjoy! Great way to spend a day or afternoon. And there are plenty more nature stops to enjoy in the area as to enjoy!
Courtney Bookman — Google review
It is very easy to find. The Marsh has a spectacular diversity of birds and birdwatchers in early May. On May 11, I've counted cars' license plates from 27 different states (including Alaska and California) in their parking lots + one from Ontario, Canada. On the boardwalk, besides the English language, I heard Spanish, German, and Pennsylvania Dutch (Amish people speak that). On that day, I made 13,953 steps (5.47 miles). In one day, I've found 68 different bird species, including 17 different warblers. This place is a must-see for any serious birder. It was very crowded in the morning on the boardwalks, but after 3 PM, there was much more free space there. I loved everything about Magee Marsh and will visit it again.
Alexander Viduetsky — Google review
My favorite place on Lake Erie, usually quiet and uncrowded. Fun place to walk the dog, look for arrowheads and shells, and peace out
Cynthia Mahaffey — Google review
Brilliant birding, even though it was very crowded? Don't forget your camera as the wildlife is very obliging. Only a slight complaint, nowhere to get any refreshments, we had to travel to the Ottawa reserve for food and drink, although this area has many facilities and many birding opportunities.
J Howlett — Google review
So well preserved and accessible to all. Well maintained and has diverse habit and wildlife, especially birds.
Natural landmark featuring guided tours of underground caverns, gem mining & a picnic area.
This was a fascinating experience. I signed up online the day before, and I chose the ticket that included the gemstones for the kids. The tour began above land to 80 feet below.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the caves, the fossils, even the inscriptions that go back to the 1800's.
It was very cold down there, and lots of small openings that I imagine would be difficult for later individuals. An elderly couple however didn't seem to have much trouble.
Afterwards the kids enjoyed sifting through the gemstones and washing them off.
Definitely recommend as an educational outing!!
HZ Amer — Google review
Definitely worth the money. It's a bit physical and claustrophobic so be warned. The tour guide seemed a bit rehearsed but, it gave enough breaks to have some people catch their breath.
Yours start at the top of hour
Timothy Debalzo — Google review
Very cool tour, Maddie was a terrific guide, very informative..it does have some tight spots to walk, so it's not for everyone..a cool 54 degrees when you are in there, bring a light jacket
Eddie Morris — Google review
Full disclosure, we did not go into the cave. But for a roadside attraction, it is quite cool. It is a guided tour of the caves, takes about an hour. We didn't have the time, so we skipped it, but it looked cool. The gift shop was surprisingly reasonably priced and had all kinds of goodies.
Arthur Hurlburt — Google review
Quite the expierence! Make sure you bring something warm even on a hot day the cave will be quite cold. Very unique and scenic. Invest in the shop "sift your own treasure" its a blast and kid friendly. Bring home some fossils and fancy rocks 🪨. A bit on the pricey side
Dylan McCain — Google review
What a natural wonder! Five levels of cave exploring. Guided tours take about an hour. This is not for the faint of heart. The caves are rich in ancient and recent history. This is well worth the trip. I loved the Mystery River and the mini stalagtites. My grandkids loved this adventure. I recommend no purses or bags as there is a lot of bent-over walking. Also, I recommend some hand wipes for afterward. You have to use the rocks to assist the hike and they are wet and slimey.
Cathy Morris — Google review
A great little road side attraction in Ohio.
A very deep and snug cave system awaits you with stairs and squeezes and stoops. It is cool so dress appropriately.
It can be a challenging climb down and up if you aren't in shape, and not recommended for people with mobility or flexibility issues. All in all you will crawl down through the different levels, down 110 feet, to see the surface of an undergroind river! The guide was friendly and engaging, and pointed out many interesting things. Keep an eye out for "George" and for the many artifacts, ancient graffiti, fossils and mini museums around the site.
Afterward there is a nice little gift shop with the usual rocks and rock art gems and crystals and logo hoodies etc etc.
Overall I'd absolutely do this trek again. Highly recommended
Trevor Laframboise — Google review
We got all the way to level 7 and saw the crystal clear water! Our guide, Lucas, was very informative and answered lots of questions! There is a lot of walking & there are very small spaces to climb through in some parts of the cave. Not recommend for claustrophobics! Remember, you get out the way you came in, only uphill!! It is a once in a lifetime experience to see what's under the earth in our Ohio 'backyard '
gigi mcdonald — Google review
Our family had a wonderful time here! Ages ranging from 9 years old to 35 years old and we all made it! There are some pretty steep, slippery, and tight spaces to get through, but it is worth it! I highly recommend doing the tour! Our guide Josh was super informative and funny too! The gift shop had beautiful items priced very fairly. The staff was super friendly too! There is also a place to mine your own bag of dirt to find the treasures you got inside! I would do it again in the future because I enjoyed it so much! Must go see!!!
Amber Hart — Google review
What an amazing adventure. We took a 1 hour tour 100+ feet underground and the children mined for gems. Our tour guide Grey was knowledgeable, friendly and great with my children. If you want a cool experience check it out. $20/Adults $15/children (that includes the mining) it is reasonably priced.
Precious Combs — Google review
Enjoyed the experience. There's 8 levels to the cave, but the last level was closed due to water level. It was still really amazing seeing how this cave formed.
I don't recommend taking Grandparents unless they're up for climbing a bit. There were a couple older people that was on my tour and it looked like it was pretty hard for them. It wasn't a lot, trust me lol if it were too much climbing I would've opted out. Just thinking of the elderly 😉 might want to skip it.
If you have kids then definitely take them. Gives them a little exercise, and an adventure.
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Former estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes, featuring home tours, library, museum & grave site.
I took the house tour and self toured the museum. I really enjoyed it. Lots if interesting facts and artifacts from the late 1800's. My husband loved the weapons room and my kids enjoyed the doll room and train room a lot. The house tour was like touring a life size period dollhouse! The grounds were nice.
Tiffany Hanks — Google review
This is a great place to visit for anyone in the area, or passing through. The sheer amount of preserved historical items is astonishing. The museum is very well put together. Our tour guide for the residence was very informative, friendly, and kept the tour entertaining. For guests with disabilities, they even restored the elevator so you can see the second floor of the house.
John V — Google review
I came to charge my car at this museum and discovered a gem! We only visited the outdoor portion of the museum but there was plenty to see. We were most interested by the diversity of the trees and as you can see took some pics of the ones we've never seen before. Very cool place and we'll definitely be back in the future!
Omar Alami — Google review
Visited this place over 20+ years ago. Stopped today coming back from the lake to show my friend how cool it is. Arrived late, so didn't have time for a tour. But just the outside of the Library and Residence are marvel's to look at. There are nicely paved paths which lead to the gravesite, of which there are many marked trees and some interesting ones. Spiegal Grove is awesome location and property.
Brian Dible — Google review
We have visited all of the US Presidential Libraries and the museum portion was good. However, the Hayes house was very good. Our docent, Sarah, was super! She had a great personality and really knew the details about the house and the people who had lived in it. A few visitors asked questions that Sarah didn't know the answer but she had a tablet that she accessed quickly and supplied the answer. The grounds that surrounds the museum and house are absolutely beautiful and worth the time to walk around them. We spent about an hour and a half to visit the museum, the house tour was about an hour, and to walk around the grounds took about 45 minutes. In our opinion, it's a worth while visit.
Terri McBride — Google review
This was one of the better Presidential homes I have been too. They gave you a very insightful tour of the house and family. The museum was really neat. I love learning about our countries history. Check this place out of you can.
Tina Arteaga — Google review
Good museum displaying the life of Rutherford and Lucy Hayes’ lives. Spiegel Grove and the grounds are beautiful and a great place to take in the nature.
Wyatt Tatum / TGO — Google review
We were fortunate enough to visit on a cool rainy day when there were very few visitors. My wife and I were the only ones in our group for the house tour. Our guide was very well informed on the history of the house and the Hayes family. We were able to see and do things that are not normally part of the tour.
The view from the fourth floor was amazing. Incredible experience!
J. Mark Holbrook — Google review
Fun to see a president home. His historical life. Great for the entire family.
Adam Frear — Google review
There is much to learn about this Ohio president, and this is the place to do it. There is a well curated museum and a fascinating house tour. What's more, the grounds are beautiful.
Judy Gawelek — Google review
We did not have time to tour the mansion or library but stopped to walk the grounds and see the grave site. Amazing grounds to walk around searching for squirrel doors. Very relaxing and the home from the outside is amazing. You can walk the grounds and see the graves with no admission necessary.
Matt Mileur — Google review
What an enjoyable day at the presidential library/museum! The house tour was outstanding! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing with those in attendance. The museum was also very interesting. I learned a lot about RBH and the era during which he was president.
Jan Vivanco — Google review
Today has been busy, but in a good way 😌
I brought Remi along to my doctor's appointment a few towns away.
I had to stop by Bailiwicks Coffee Company in Tiffin and get a hot Irish Cream latte 😋 If you're in town, I recommend stopping by for an excellent coffee ☕️ Make sure you walk around inside and check out the beautiful artwork ♡ I saw the Marilyn Monroe drawing and was instantly in love.
On our way back to Fremont, I stopped by Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums so Remi could walk around and explore all the smells.
Even though it's March, flowers are budding and some trees as well 🌹 I think the rose garden will be beautiful this year ♡ I've loved coming here since I was a girl. I was filled with all the memories while walking through the gardens.
I always feel better after walking through the woods on the trails.
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Amanda Scott — Google review
Went to the Rutherford B Hayes museum and property and was awestruck. It was totally worth the visit. The mansions contents are priceless and takes you back in a time when the United States was young and vibrant. The property is beautiful. As I was guided through a tour there it was almost as if I could feel an unexplainable aura in the very air as I mentally absorbed the sights and sounds regarding this "American" family. Learned much concerning the Hayes couple and their whole lineage. Their contributions towards the success of the United States as a country is truly historic and of a legendary quality. There is much too experience here. If you have the opportunity pay the place a visit. If you enjoy United States history my guess is you will be genuinely moved.
Fifth Third Field is a 9,000-capacity stadium in downtown Toledo that is home to the Toledo Mud Hens minor league baseball team. The stadium offers great game-viewing from the Roost terrace and has been praised as one of the best in the American lower leagues.
This is an amazing ballpark. They have everything you can want for a day out at a ball game but at prices everyone can afford. I saw they have a rooftop deck viewing area which looks like something to be sure to check out on my next visit. Opening day was extra special this year and they won the game!
Seth Kleinglass — Google review
Kids had a blast, between innings they do so much to entertain you. Give aways, gags, contests. Playground behind center field.
No bad seats in the times I went. And so many food and drink options. Go enjoy
Tom Forcellini — Google review
Amazing views on any seat. Games are enjoyable, food and drinks are priced a little more expensive than you would usually see outside of the stadium, bathrooms and stores and food+drink booths are easy to locate. Bathrooms are nice and clean and the staff are friendly.
Taco — Google review
Beautiful ballpark but the tickets and parking are SO expensive. Only costs $8 to get into the Columbus Clippers game plus a minimum $4 to park in the cheap lot at Huntington Park in Columbus. In Toledo it costs $10 to park and the ticket to get in the park is at least $10 or more. Wish this changed but honestly it’s fine because the atmosphere and how much work that has went into making the surrounding area beautiful makes it worth it.
Derek Kurtz — Google review
Winterfest!! We attended my sons hockey game and the Red Wings vs Toledo Storm/Golddiggers alumni game. Viewing from the first tier is questionable. The boards are so high that you don't really see the whole action, but you can always watch the game on the big screen which is very good coverage. We were on the second tier and the view was great. They have concession upstairs as well.
Amy Vance — Google review
It is always a good time rooting on the Hens from this gorgeous ballpark. It is no wonder so many other cities have copied the look and feel of this stadium. It truly is a treasure of the Glass City.
Travis Rhoades — Google review
Beautiful field, pretty cool they occasionally do hockey too. Prices aren't too bad and they offer craft beer!
Mike McQueen — Google review
We love this place! Fun atmosphere, small enough to easily walk all the way around, handicap friendly, nice staff, good food and a wide variety of food items. I got a hot pretzel which was literally too hot to eat! Hubby got a hotdogs and again it was too hot to bite into which meant it was still super hot when we got to our seats! =) Pop was cold too.
Christee Regalado — Google review
Great minor league stadium. All the staff working here are very friendly & helpful.
Filefish — Google review
Good experience in upper suite. Food was ready when we arrived and plenty available. It was a windy night, so it was nice to be able to close the doors and watch the game.
Andy VanValkenburg — Google review
This is a very nice stadium. We were in the Toledo Mudhens gift shop and they allowed us to walk into the stadium to take some pictures. We wish we could have stayed for the game that evening but had to move on to our next destination. Maybe we can come back another time.
Brian Knotts — Google review
The front gate personal along with the concessions workers, and bar tender needs great improvement! They were crabby, and not very smart! There was only one bartender working the drink stand on opening day, there should have been at least 4! The workers at the hamburger stand asked repeatedly for us to verify an order of a cheeseburger and frustration with no pickles, how hard is that! The order was repeated at least 9 times! It's not that difficult!
Christine Olsen — Google review
Always a great time to catch a Toledo Mud Hens game 🥰 The burgers from the 2nd floor are delicious and juicy. The frozen cocktails are good!
Great family environment! If given a chance to catch some postgame fireworks, take it! They are wonderful!
Nichole Clark — Google review
Always a good time at Fifth Third Field! I was recently there for opening day, Toledo Mudhens. Everything went great except...they ran out of food at multiple locations...in the 3rd inning!!! I know it was a big crowd but no hotdogs in the outfield food area??? Oh well, a good time anyway.
J Chaney — Google review
Had so much fun going with my group EFE on Thursday night 9/14!! The Mud Hens won, I had an amazing cookies and cream funnel cake from far out funnels. And I got a ball used in the game and signed by 2 Mud Hens players. The workers in the red shirts that was at each section supervising was so kind and helpful. Thank you Mud Hens again it was a wonderful time will definitely be returning.
Amanda Lancaster — Google review
Great place to see the Toledo Mud Hens, the minor league team for the Detroit Tigers. Not too big, not too small, just right! Every seat is a good one and the food and snacks are pretty good too. The souvenir shops have a complete lineup of styles for your whole family, although the prices for some of them are pretty high. Forewarned is forearmed. Bring money!
A definite must for the baseball fan in your life!
Steve Litwin — Google review
This was my first experience with a Toledo Mud Hens game. I loved it! There is no bullpen, so the pitchers were practicing literally five feet in front of us. Players were somewhat friendly and gave some kids a ball or two while practicing. Field had easy parking, though a little expensive for $20. However, there were some cheaper places a block away. Food and beer was great. Obviously less crowded than MLB, so concessions were easy. Bathrooms were clean and easy. Mud Hen store was nice. Overall, it was a great experience that exceeded my expectations!
The staff also allowed us to get a group picture of our kids in travel ball on the field before the game, which was pretty sweet.
I would definitely come here again. We even got a picture with Tarik Skubal (not sure why he was there)!
The Toledo Museum of Art is an art museum located in the historic Old West End district of central Toledo, Ohio. The museum's collection features a wide range of art from classical to contemporary, and includes works by some of history's most well-known painters. The Glass Pavilion is one of the most popular attractions at the museum, and its curved glass walls are simply stunning.
It was a bigger museum than I expected and curated well. The inside layout is a bit confusing but you can see a lot. You get a lot of hope for good items when you first walk in and see the Van Gogh and Monet right away, but that was about it. There was a small Rodin Thinker as well. All in all, a good time, and worth a visit if you are in the area
DK Park — Google review
Wow this place is amazing! We traveled from Columbus to check out the museum and we weren’t disappointed. We have a membership with Columbus Museum of Art and through the reciprocal agreement program this was all free for us. The museum itself is free but normally you would pay $10 for parking. But since we have the membership it was free. They had works of art from all eras and I was happy to see a Renoir as those are my favorites! We spent 3 hours and didn’t get to see everything before they closed. We will be back! They have a little coffee shop with food (we didn’t go in so I can’t review that piece). They have bathrooms up and downstairs. Plenty of parking and everything is accessible. Check this out, you won’t be disappointed!
Cheryl Evans — Google review
Beautiful museum. I've been to several museums and this is one to see. Several unique exhibits 💚💯💯
Kenny Greene — Google review
I am so grateful to have such an incredible art museum in our city. My son & I frequent this place. We always enjoy ourselves. If and when he does get antsy about not interacting with the art, we just head downstairs where he can touch EVERYTHING! My little dude has been Culturally educated and inspired with the opportunities we've had to visit this place from such an early age. Thanks Toledo!🖼🎨🌃🎵😎
Ashley Smith — Google review
This beautiful complex is wonderfully curated which makes it easy and pleasant to experience the beauty presented. There is variety, history and culture.
I discovered a Dutch painting of people enjoying themselves on the frozen canal. And there were men playing golf! Yes, in 17th C.! The golf clubs were similar to those used in the 1920s.
There are many buildings on the acreage of the campus. One is the "glass" museum which also houses a glassblowing demonstration and the Impressionist hall.
There is paid parking, but free entry. But be careful: if you switch parking lots to go to other buildings, it'll cost another $10. Better to walk across the street.
The staff are pleasant and personable, and contributed to a marvelous experiences we had.
Pamela N. — Google review
The Toledo Museum of Art has so much to offer for engagement and wedding photo locations! I much prefer the outdoor locations so I do not impede on museum-goer experiences, but they are so good you won't even miss the indoor spots! There are marble columns for some classic and regal-looking photos and then there are pathways surrounded by unique art. My favorite spot is this cool metal building/wall. Rainy or bad weather? The Glass Pavilion is a very cool spot right across the street.
Luckybird Photography — Google review
Great museum! The mummified cat was neat. They had some really nice pieces and everyone we spoke with that worked there was super nice. If you get to close to something it announces that you’re too close and to back up. Beautiful pieces in the gift shop as well.
Jessica — Google review
I loved it here and want to go back soon. I went on a Friday when it was not crowded and found it very peaceful. Beautiful building and grounds and the museum features wonderful artwork. And admission is free! You pay for parking inside and it’s super easy.
Madelyn P — Google review
First time visiting the museum. The staff was professional and friendly and the museum exhibits were awesome. Spent 3 hours and ran out of time. Looking forward to going back. The Caravaggio exhibit was special and I learned a lot about the artist, his life, and style. I have a new appreciation for art in the little time I spent there.
Jim Johnson — Google review
Went to see the traveling Age of Armor exhibit that is currently on display. It was wonderfully laid out with an available audio tour. How ever long you think you'll be there, add time. There's much to see.
Michael Grentz — Google review
A beautiful museum filled with amazing treasures. Only 10.00 to park( which you pay for inside) and free admission. I was so happy to see so many people there today. Whether you casually browse or inspect everything it's a great place to go. So excited to go back sometime and try out the cafe.
Dawn Moore — Google review
One of the best art museums I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to over 30 museums, we didn’t even get to go to the blown glass Art building across the street, so we have to go back. HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!
Deidra Leitner — Google review
One of the very best art museums in the state of Ohio!! Free to enter, just pay parking. Don't miss the wonderful outdoor sculptures too!! Also. Explore the museum of glass across the street. Free to see!!
Jay Biddle — Google review
Came on a field trip with The Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club. We saw an amazing exhibit of artworks by Jacob Lawrence. Very nicely curated. It's such an amazing museum and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. I am happy to have learned this gem that is just over an hour away from Detroit.
Maurice Anderson — Google review
I was in town to visit the museum and I just expected more. The staff was nice and it was a nice day. I just expected a little more. If you are in the area check it out.
George Bolden — Google review
A famous spot at Toledo, where it accommodate varieties of arts and with detailed descriptions. The information is very educative and it’s good to have family trips here.
Allen Teo — Google review
This is a great museum with impressive Egyptian collection amongst many others. Don't miss the glass gallery across the street housed in a sleek glass building designed by Pritzker recognized architects. Nothing against Toledo, but this is much more museum than you might expect in such a city.
Mike Alsobrooks — Google review
The Caravaggio exhibit and the Marisol exhibit were both wonderful to see! The museum is always interesting to visit and the Glass Pavilion is very special. We had lunch at the museum, too with a nice glass of wine. They have vegan options so it's perfect for me
Lissa Perrin — Google review
The ceilings are high, the exhibit is large and spacious and beautifully set up. There are multiple items to review in one space. The art is interesting and there is so much to read. You can literally spend 5 hours at this museum just reading everything and learning. It's free with $10 parking. There are multiple places to sit in every room, the staff is friendly, and the environment is quiet and extremely well kept up. Love it here.
Marie Weeks — Google review
The museum was great. Some modern, contemporary, and a good amount of the great fine arts. It would be nice if parking was free, but I'm sure it goes towards the Museum
The Hollywood Casino Toledo is a sprawling casino located in Toledo, Ohio. It features slots, game tables, a poker room, 4 dining venues and live entertainment. The casino has its own smoke-free facility and offers big-time games with jackpots organized each day.
There's lights everywhere! The smell of the stadium, the echo of the sports game, is everything! So excited for March Madness, NFL, etc!
I'm here on opening weekend, so I'll grab a bite... Going in for the "Chef Burger"
Misty Morgan — Google review
Nice, clean, smoke free casino with areas for smokers (if applicable). Employees were seen constantly wiping down machines and beverage station. We ate at the Scene restaurant. It was about 30-35 minute wait. The Classic Burger with Sweet Potato fries were good! My only complaint was the Cherry Limeade alcoholic beverage. You pay $10 for a drink that will not give you a buzz. I am a light drinker and anything can give me a buzz, but it tasted amazing. I was told it's because you get only a get a hint of Jim Beam stag. If that's the case, go purchase a cherry limeade from Sonic.
Haile Haile — Google review
Make sure you bring lots of money if you want a chance to win the jackpot. If you are like me we only have 100 dollars to play on once a month. So we bet only the lowest to make our time last longer than 10 minutes of fun on an hour drive.
The blackjack table are 10 dollars a play and evening goes up to 20 and more. To rich for me to play.
Good luck!
Colt Kolb — Google review
First time visitors to the Perrysburg, Ohio area. Noticed the awesome reviews online and decided to check out the Hollywood casino. This location was much cleaner than the Kansas City Hollywood casino location. The staff were friendly and the floor area was clean. I loved how the staff walked around disinfecting the machines. The hand sanitizing stations were an added plus. In addition, the non-smoking areas were a breath of fresh air. Normally, I try not to spend too much time at a casino because the smoke can overwhelm a person (who does not smoke). My partner and I had no trouble at this location because the non-smoking area was actually non-smoking. The machines were paying out minimal amounts on the other hand, it was a fun way to spend a Wednesday evening. The buffet was still closed on the day we visited. I would definitely recommend this Hollywood casino location.
True Bookworm — Google review
ABSOLUTE CHEATERS!!! I’ve been going here for many years. Win, draw, lose it’s never been an issue. Today I hit the jackpot bonus spins TWICE resulting in a total winnings of $7500 AND BOTH TIMES AFTER LANDING ON THE 1000 credit the first time and 500 credit win the second time, The machine displayed tilt reel?!?????! I was left with no choice the first time but except the malfunction since the supervisor offered me a singular comp or simply told me that he can just walk away and that’ll be the end of it. Before they could even walk away from the area I ended up hitting a bonus and spin again which landed on 500 credits equaling $2500 To which again the machine displayed tilt real malfunction. Each time the machine operator came and reset the machine. Every time and landed on the lowest possible win, WHICH SURPRISINGLY NEVER MALFUNCTIONED!!! What a coincidence!!! After hitting service like to call the attendant a second time not only did the supervisor return, they also had a whole group of security, police and other gaming agents that showed up as if I was a threat. Again for the second time within literally seconds of it happening they refused to reward the bonus claiming that the game is messed up. I was escorted by the security,police, and gaming department to fill out a complaint form. I HAVE NEVER FELT SO CHEATED IN MY LIFE!!! STAY AWAY FROM HERE!!!
JD Pathan — Google review
Fun time for my birthday. People at check in noticed that it was my birthday on my I.D. it was very sweet. Also went to the new Sushi place inside, food was fantastic as was the service. Always good vibes there. Love the atmosphere. One of the security officers was so kind as to tell us how to get players cards so we could have a little extra cash to spend. Will be back!
Catherine N — Google review
I really enjoy the Hollywood casino in Toledo. I feel safe out in the parking garage and also going in and coming out. During my trip today I went to the deli to grab some food. While making sure that I tipped the young woman (Alexis) who waited on me at the counter I inadvertently dropped an almost $200 winning voucher in the tip can at the counter. While eating, I went in my purse to tally up all the vouchers I had and realized what I had done. Alexis was still there behind the counter and returned the voucher to me. She should be commended. I am truly thankful. Sincerely, Julie
Julie Gerth — Google review
Very clean, very organized, and the staff is very helpful. I don't remember the name of the young lady that helped us at the players service desk, but, she was very helpful in getting our cards and the app working for the free play even during this time. Glad we had someone like her to take the time and effort in helping us get all set up. The casino itself isn't too bad, I do like the ambiance and theme of it, lots of slots, though I wish they had a bit more variety in the games they have on the slots. Lots of the same with little gimmicks. Overall; we had a good time, made a good profit in the free play and will come again whenever a new event happens. Oh, one more thing. They do need more staff, looks like they have a problem for a while here.
Panzer Faux — Google review
Food options are not that great unless you dine at Final Cut. The last three times I tried to I couldn't get a reservation until 9p. I suggest not to play the roulette at the computer machine with all the seats, play at one close by in the second picture that you actually see a ball rolling around and dropping. They still do not have the buffet and the options at The Scene are not great at all, I've tried many of items throughout my years and its mediocre at its best, but there's really no other quick options so I always resort to eating there if I have to
Tara. Quicken Time Travels — Google review
Best time was spending it with my son, unexpectedly! A lovely gentleman at the roulette table said to my son that he was sorry but the whole time he thought I was his wife, no way I was his mother!!! Love Hollywood Casino! 😉😉 Love playing Fire Link games especially when I'm playing with my son's or my husband's???money!!! 😂😂
lori lamb — Google review
First time here, this place is great to hang with friends. Love their big screens ❤️ awesome to catch a game.
Karen Thomas — Google review
My wife and I have been going to this casino for years, and continue to have decent to good experiences there. We're in Detroit, which has 4 casinos in the immediate area, but we started going to Hollywood because it is smoke free. Even after the Detroit casinos (somewhat) adjusted their smoking policies during the pandemic, we still primarily go to the Hollywood Casino Toledo, every 3 months or so. We're mostly slot players, and the slots there usually give at least a little payback.
Leonard Brogdon — Google review
First visit. Had a great time. Casino was clean and the workers were really nice. Was a bit bummed they kicked out a guy that was playing at our table for being drunk and sorta loud but he was a fun drunk and not causing problems and he was nice but I guess they have their rules🤷
Kathy Jackson — Google review
Finally, get to visit this casino! Every time I go on a road trip, I always see this casino next to the highway and always thought to myself that one day I will try to visit, and I finally did... It looks big on the outside and inside, but there are not many varieties of slots machine. I'd there was more varieties of the slot machines it would be a lot more fun! But I did find a few of my favorite slots, though....
Pa Houa — Google review
This place has robbed me blindly. Are you telling me out of the ticket of $355.70 that I put in a slot machine called Ultimate Fire Link ,and yet I can't get one simple bonus despite I'm not even playing the max? That's just adds insult to injury. Feel like I just got kicked directly to the groin and thrown directly to the curb and yet nobody's not doing anything about it. By the way this was left from the machine and yet you guys are making it a lot more difficult for me to trust you all on your work performance.
Nicholas Kiousis — Google review
Pretty nice casino! Our first time there and was pleasantly surprised by how much they had packed in the building. Lots of slots, tables, games and drink stations. They had a couple Restaurants too but only 1 was open at the time we were there. Tons of ATMs and ticket kiosks throughout the floor for easy cash outs. They also have a smoking section with a bar and slot machines in the back which was nice but a little chilly. Super easy parking garage that has electric car hookups right up front if needed. Bathrooms were super clean and easily located throughout the casino.
Sherie Dunn — Google review
Final Cut we didn’t come dress no reservation but they sat us quickly. Omg. First time here. Fabulous. David was our guy. Drinks were on point. A sample on the house I think Ron assisted him to bring our meals out which were mouth watering. Presentation was perfect.
I don’t think I need to say more.
Ok wait I came to the casino. It is huge compared to mine. Now going to win some $$$
Michele Fabian — Google review
Regalo new Italian Restaurant. We had lasagna and chicken fettuccine, fettuccine with chicken and mushrooms. It was really good besides the lasagna being cold.
Maribel Gonzalez-Perry — Google review
First impressions are everything and this casino did not disappoint. From the parking garage to the drink stations, the place was clean. The bathrooms were stocked and clean as well. We were impressed with the selection of slot machines and loved that the place had room to walk around. Maybe it was first time luck, but it seemed as if the machines weren't as stingy as the casinos in Michigan. We had burgers and fries from the little grill and those were tasty and the pizza smelled and looked delicious too. It was a Saturday night when were there and they had a band that was absolutely rocking... I definitely recommend this casino.
Timothy Philpott — Google review
The casino was really nice and had a really good vibe. The only downfall was when I went to get a players card the line was very long and only 2 people working. Once I finally got to the desk the lady barely acknowledged me and they don't give any free play.
True4ngel — Google review
Nicest Hollywood I’ve visited. Large areas and wide-open slots. Table games as well and several restaurant options. Many were hitting jackpots! Huge garage attached to the casino with free parking. The smoking patio had a giant bar and fans with high ceilings that didn’t smell of smoke. The casino is Directly off the highway! Easy to access!
Kathleen Ross — Google review
Here's why I like Hollywood casino Toledo. Smoke free. Have a lot of my favorite slots. Serve coke. Have nice comps. Don't charge to withdraw money at cashier. Have won money playing one dollar at a time. Once I won 8,000 playing that way. Fish sandwich at Take Two deli is good. Salmon dinner is awesome. Clean and friendly. I live near Detroit but don't mind the extra hr drive. Wish they had a gift shop and hotel. My sister and I both like it.
The Toledo Zoo is a massive and popular zoological institution in Ohio that features attractions and exhibits from all over the world. It's a great place to visit during the holidays, or any other time of year for that matter, as it's home to some amazing animals and scenery.
This zoo is a wonderful fixture in the community. We have lived here over a year now and have been members since our first week! The summer camps are great, lights are magical, the ice slide is a fun addition. We always get the experience package and definitely recommend the addition to the membership. We went to Noon Years Eve this NYE and everyone in our party had a blast. I lead a local Girl scout troop and our girls have been for the zoo sleepover as well as 2 day programs, everything we have had the opportunity to participate in has been great!
Mollie — Google review
Absolutely amazing place to visit. I hadn't been back since I was in middle school almost 25 years ago. What an amazing transformation and yet still very familiar. I had a blast with my family and will try to get back before another couple decades pass. What a great place to spend the day with loved ones and honestly it's so great maybe even a great place to walk around with enemies as there is so many cool exhibits to look at. Really recommend to anyone who has a few or more hours and is in the area.
Brad Nemire (Thaeyde) — Google review
Fantastic zoo! We went in purchasing basic admission and came out running to the membership sign up stand. The animals at this zoo were more lively and active than any other zoo I've been too. There were so many baby animals to see. The aquarium and aviary was stellar and large. The reptile house is always my favorite but sadly the largest, the alligator, was sleepy.
General admission for two adults is $58.00. Parking is $11.00 at the Hippo road entrance parking lot. We decided to buy the membership because we absolutely will be back! We were able to combine our ticket purchase from today and the total for the family membership was $48.00! That pays for itself in two visits and you receive free parking with that membership. We didn't stop at any of the restaurants, but maybe next time.
Makayla Sorrell — Google review
We love the zoo! It's close to our house, and we have a membership. I highly recommend getting one. The zoo has plenty of special events throughout the year, but the Lights Before Christmas is an absolute must. The work they've put into the new exhibits and renovations is amazing. A few of our favorite attractions...Nature's Neighborhood and the Splash Pad for the kiddos...The Natural History Museum (my favorite)....The Aquarium...The Aviary...the Giraffe feeding...and all the animals of course! I would love to give it 5 stars, but the prices are so high. Also, they no longer allow outside food or drinks. Real bummer.
Still a season ticket makes it all worthwhile.
Tonya Oyler — Google review
I am a little biased and a little spoiled because I’ve grown up going to the Columbus Zoo. This zoo is nice and small and does have some unique features and animals that Columbus doesn’t have.
The price was absolutely ridiculous. $31
for one ticket?? I don’t understand what for. They could’ve made their money in other ways if anything was open. The play areas, train, and zip line/climbing area were all closed. If those were open, it would’ve relieved some areas from being so congested and they could’ve made their money that way instead of charging so much at the entrance.
I agree with the other reviews and have noticed for myself that the exhibits are ridiculously small for some of the animals. I would say the biggest ones are the elephant exhibit and the land with the zebras, giraffes, camels, okapis, etc.
They have an amazing aviary with very unique birds and it is my favorite part of this zoo, the aquarium is bigger than ours and has a variety of creatures.
Love that they had the baby elephant out. He was two months old and at Columbus, we would never be able to see the elephants that close to being born.
Another problem I have is there is a lot of walking especially to get to the other side where most of the exhibits are. Also a lot of walking with not seeing anything in between all that walking or you have to walk back through what you just saw to get to something else instead of being able to circle around. It should be better mapped out.
s — Google review
We always love going to the Toledo Zoo for the lights, and this year was better than ever. After two decades of visiting every year, the Aviary was FINALLY open and we got to see some amazing specimens. Lots of other animals were out, too. Not to mention the lights, which were spectacular as always. The zoo employee screaming at us to get out of the orangutan exhibit did sour the experience a bit, I must say.
Melissa Farthing — Google review
Love this zoo, I've been coming here since I was a kid- and it seems to just get better and better each year. We went on a Wednesday this year and it wasn't very crowded at all. The animals were more interactive than I've ever seen That's gotta be my favorite thing about this zoo, how well the animals are looked after. Their enclosures are large, they seem genuinely happy, which makes this place such a great experience. I've gone to other zoos in major cities and in comparison, they've seemed like backyard barn farms. Despite the stellar review, definitely be prepared for the price of food. It's outrageous, but what tourist attraction doesn't have outrageously priced food? It's a tradition. The souvenirs are also jacked up in price- but the stuff is pretty cute. I personally love my little octopus plushie I got from the aquarium gift shop. And as a native to the Toledo area, its very important they reopen the entrance on Broadway. If you serve the community in such a large way as letting the entire county free on Mondays, at least let the people who live in the neighborhood walk in. They have to put up with a lot due to the zoo- and it would be nice if the zoo extended that kindness. Other than that soapbox speech, the Toledo zoo really is a wonderful place that is near and dear to my heart.
Carrie Richardson — Google review
It was an amazing day I must say. Relaxing, educational, inspiring. We had a wonderful tym seeing everything there & the guides that explain the exhibits r so very appreciated, helpful, kind. I luvd they were there to explain and make it more enjoyable to learn about each animal. I must say the tiniest seahorses I've ever seen there, were amazing too.. it's truly a wonderful zoo.. even in the rain.
Shannon McQueen (Shan-Ida) — Google review
Had a great day with my family, enjoying the sights and scenery. The zoo has done a lot of improvements since the last time I was there 10+ years ago. The exhibits were great. The food was good, definitely slightly pricey, but there were lots of options. Everything was really clean except for the baby changing station in one of the family restrooms. We bought a membership and I think it is totally worth it because you get free parking (which is normally $10) and also receive 10% off on all food purchases. We can't wait to go back soon!
Leah — Google review
Had a wonderful time at the zoo. Varieties of animals, nice exhibits, lot many ones for children to enjoy. Concession stands all available in the same area instead of scattered across the zoo. Pumpkin carvings, inflatables, play areas, it was all fun!
satyajit das — Google review
Was a great experience. One of my favorite zoos. And I go to 2 new zoos every year. Seen so many animals I haven't seen at other zoos. Nice to see pairs and no solo animals. Plenty of places for kids to play and have fun. Free water fountains, huge plus there. We pay enough to get in. Love seeing the original buildings in with the new. Will recommend.
Dkce — Google review
This zoo was so fun, so much to see and the animals are so much more active than most zoos we’ve been to. The animals looked happy and well taken care of and that’s always nice to see! Definitely worth the drive and the kids loved it.
GABBY M. — Google review
Wayyyyyy better than Detroit Zoo. The aviary is filled with the most beautiful birds. The primates are always so fun to watch. I wish they would get the giraffe feeding open. We are still waiting to do this!
Bill Given — Google review
Very nice zoo. Came from Detroit to see animals we don’t have at the Detroit zoo. I personally didn’t get to see very many, as the group I was with was slow moving lol. This is obviously no fault of the zoo but I missed a lot and I will certainly have to come back. From what I did see, it appears to be a very nice zoo and the animals were pretty active. They do also have a small aquarium which is included with admission. You can easily get through the aquarium in half an hour, so don’t expect to spend a long time there. They do have a touch tank where you can touch rays and small sharks. The kids really enjoyed that.
The zoo does have a train that doesn’t go very far, but it’s only $2.50 per person, they also have a merry go round for $2 each. They of course also have places to buy souvenirs and get your face painted.
The coolest exhibit I saw there was the museum of natural history that had lots of detailed sculptures of animals that were once in America but are now extinct such as giant sloths, mastodons, etc. This building also had a touch tank where you can touch sturgeon.
There are quite a few places to eat there, but a lot appeared to be closed. Be prepared to pay a premium for bottled water, you may want to consider bringing your own, as it was $4 per bottle
Overall, we had a fun time and I definitely want to come back so I can see everything. I would definitely check this out if you’re in the area and if you’re in Detroit, I’d suggest visiting this zoo as a change from the one in Detroit if you’d like to see some different animals. Zoo is only about an hour away from Detroit.
paige agee — Google review
Easily one of the best zoo experiences I've had:
The layout takes a second to get used too with most of the zoo being on the opposite side of the road, they have a nice tunnel and bridge to get to the other side which makes it convenient. When I was here today there was a ramp under construction.
A lot of the exhibits are clean and spacious. The animals today were very active and there are a ton of free up-close interactions you can partake in.
The staff was friendly and knowledgeable as they wandered the park and interacted with everyone.
I would absolutely recommend everyone take a chance here and explore, it's a great and exciting learning environment for everyone!
Jacob Stiltner — Google review
I've always liked that it's an easy zoo to navigate with plenty of great attractions. If you have small kiddos, this is the zoo for you. Easy to walk, good concessions, and the exhibits will keep the kids entertained and often amazed. Don't worry, as an adult you'll feel like akud again.
Cyril Radwin — Google review
Good selection of animals to see and they keep improving and expanding habitats. Lots of interactive experiences for kids and people of all ages. Great aquarium, green houses and play areas. Their aviary and reptile house is also nice. They also have a great museum and an outdoor amphitheater. There is also a vegetable patch and pollinator garden. Some cramped quarters for some animals but I can see they’re working on improving the overall quality of life for the animals. Clean bathrooms and nursing areas.
Overall good well rounded experience. Well worth the membership/ ticket fee. Highly recommend getting a membership especially if you have kids. Lots to explore even if you end up coming a few times a month like we do! They also have free days/ times. Friendly knowledgeable staff and volunteers
Mahisha Amarasinghe — Google review
It's a good zoo. Some animals weren't out, unfortunately. Lots of walking, I believe most if not all of it is stroller/wheelchair accessible! The aquarium has touch tanks where you're able to touch some sea animals. There is a splash pad, it was closed for the season when we visited but hope to visit it when they open again when it warms up. Some animals are no longer there that were there years ago, understandable but sad 😢 . Buy a membership, it's worth it.
Leslie E. — Google review
Too much fun! If you can, get an family pass you should definitely go for it. There’s too much going to see and one day is not enough time!🥰 we also got the experience package which pays for itself. We get to go on as many rides as we want on the safari train and carousel. And we can feed the giraffes with it too. Plus it gets you trick or treating for free and all the other seasonal activities as well.
Mary Shive — Google review
Wonderful, cool underground walkway and overhead bridges. While not every feature was open since it's not a weekend but there was still plenty to do. Food at the Bistro was lovely, pricing is what you would expect from a zoo, but worth it. A lot of cool stuff in the gift shop. The animals were so photogenic, and the gardens by the conservatory are so serene. Whether you're on your own, or with friends, it's a nice place to walk around and enjoy your day.
Braeden Pelton — Google review
I've been coming to this zoo for almost as long as I've lived in the US (23 years), and it never ceases to impress.
As a professional nature and wildlife photographer, it offers a great place to practice my craft.
Miguel 'Mig' Denyer — Google review
This was my first time to the Toledo Zoo. I was already in town to photograph the eclipse so I decided to take my camera and visit. It was amazing! From easy parking near the entrance to learning that Veterans are admitted free (just charged 11 dollars for parking) it was a great experience. Lots of different animals - easy to see and photograph. A wonderful day trip. So much fun.
Chris Holmes — Google review
Most expensive zoo we've gone too. I think prices across the board were a bit higher than anything we've seen from other, better known zoos. Also had to pay for parking.
But anyway, I'll always give zoos 5 stars if they treat the animals well. The habitats were well thought out and most were well sized. All animals had forms of enrichment and ways to stay active which was great. There is information and historical data all over the park so there is plenty to read, which I enjoyed.
Besides pricing, my only complaint are the information TVs above most exhibits. It takes way too long for most of the information screens to cycle back around and I just couldn't keep waiting. They either need to add more TVs or simply go back to the informational signs like most zoos have.
And clean the glass. It was hard to see into a lot of exhibits. But we went late in the year. Maybe that's a seasonal job??
AJ Flick — Google review
The place was such a beautiful escape from the business of downtown. We got there super early, so our first walk around, they were still letting some animals out. After about 30minutes, though, everyone was ready to play.
The staff were well informed and eager to teach and share experiences. I can’t wait to come back with my nephews. This was my “trial run” they’re going to love Kirk the new baby elephant 🐘
Shakiyla Ishaku — Google review
I absolutely love the Toledo zoo.
We specifically went to see "Kirk," the baby elephant. The zoo staff was very careful about managing viewing the mother and baby elephant for the care of the elephants. I'm glad. It was nice to see.
I try to go on days that are normally less busy. This zoo does a really good job at keeping restrooms clean at zoo facilities. We had a zoo greeting from staff upon entering, and the young man asked if we would like a group picture. I said yes, please, and thank you.
I handed my camera to him. Now, thankfully, I have a great family picture of a very pleasant and fun visit to the toledo zoo. 😀
Frank Balowski — Google review
A great zoo in northern Ohio for all to enjoy! Hippos, Giraffes, and even an aquarium make for a great time at this zoo! Easily spotted from the road, lots of parking, fairly priced entry ticket and vendors throughout the zoo. Most definitely worth stopping by and experiencing for yourself, or with family!
Sean Q — Google review
I could spend hours marveling at the beauty of nature housed within the Toledo Zoo. It was truly a day filled with wonder and appreciation for our planet’s diverse inhabitants.
Exploring the different exhibits was a journey through various ecosystems. The Arctic Encounter with polar bears gracefully gliding through the water was breathtaking, while the African Savanna transported me amidst giraffes, wild buffalos, zebras, and tiger with her cubs. One of the highlights was the Aviary, a paradise filled with colorful birds from around the world. Moreover, the zoo’s commitment to conservation and education shone through their informative sessions and conservation initiatives. It was heartwarming to witness their dedication to preserving endangered species and raising awareness about wildlife conservation. It was a great experience and still lots more to see & cover, probably when I visit again
Dinakaran P — Google review
Toledo Zoo
Went to this zoo in 2017. Not bad. When you live next to the Detroit Zoo. Most zoos look small. Good size. Many people. No issues. I do like the fact that you don't need to pay extra to visit the Aquarium.
Highly Recommended
Kalvin Hang — Google review
Took my children here while visiting family. The Toledo Zoo is great. So many animals to see! The baby elephant is so cute!!
Rachel Wiederhold — Google review
My wife and I are visiting from Cincinnati for the weekend. The first stop was the zoo, and we had a great time. The zoo is not really big but is spread out and the habitats are very nice! The Toledo Zoo is a MUST visit for sure!!!
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark is a vast sanctuary that offers both summer and winter recreational activities, as well as an interactive nature center and a playground. The park's expansive grounds include the towering group of trees known as The Spot, which provides a picturesque location for elopements or wedding photo shoots. Oak Openings also features hiking trails that offer endless opportunities for stunning photo opportunities with furry companions.
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark is a huge park located in Swanton close to Toledo Airport. This park has bicycle trails in miles and miles along with walking trails. It has a beautiful kids playing area and a lake in the middle of the park. It is a great attraction point where you will see many deer roaming around. It is so much peaceful as it is away from the crowded area and the city. Highly recommended place to visit near Toledo area.
Salim Khoso — Google review
Well kept facilities. Trails are clean and welcoming for ALL levels of "hikers". Even though they aren't very challenging, at all, they are nice and scenic. The restrooms were clean.
The playground is superior to other Metro Park playgrounds.
Nakita Benjamin — Google review
Whether you're eloping at The Spot, a tall grouping of trees or planning an engagement session or wedding photos here, Oak Openings has it all. Getting married here is absolutely stunning, especially in the fall. Plan an overnight adventure session at the treehouse and bring me along for some cute photos showcasing your love, or grab your hiking boots and your furry pal for the miles and miles of trails and photo ops everywhere you look. I love it when a couple chooses Oak Openings for their engagement photos or wedding day portraits. It's well worth the drive!
Luckybird Photography — Google review
This is one of the best metro parks. So many trees and trails and wonderful playground equipment. Always settles my soul.
Linda Ledford — Google review
My family and I like visiting this place. We enjoy the beautiful nature and the beautiful pond. When it’s fall. The color of changing leaves was so beautiful. There is a big playground that my daughter like to play there.
Kusmarni entrepreneur — Google review
Came for the mountain bike trails! Amazing place! We had such an enjoyable visit. The treehouses are so cool. Wish they allowed campers at the campground but we stayed down the road at Mary Jane Thurston and had a nice time. Will be back!
Christy Harp — Google review
Awesome park , there is lake to do fishing . Nice view . There is walk path and bike path . It is so peaceful to spend some time in the evenings.
Maddukuri Sai Krishna — Google review
One of the best biking trails in the area with the connection to the Wabash Cannonball trail which goes for many miles! Even on a 70 degrees fall weekend it wasn’t too busy. Was nice to note that the trail in the park itself was recently repaved, very nice surprise. Was such a relaxing and beautiful bike ride among natural surroundings!
Serendipity — Google review
Huge locations lots of room to spread out have a picnic, fish, take family pictures!!
Blake Williams — Google review
I decided to pick a random spot to go on an adventure. One spin of the wheel later, I ended up here. Plenty of trails consisting of varying lengths and challenges. If you have kids, there is a huge park that is modern and well built. If you have a dog, I'd recommend this place for bigger/tougher dogs since the terrain changes often and can be rough in some areas. I got about a 4 mile walk in here and feeling great! Definitely coming back again sometime for more adventuring.
Buckeye Mike — Google review
This is one of my favorite hiking spots. We came for the trout release but didn't catch anything. Many different trails to explore, great playground. A family favorite and very dog friendly.
Lindsay Whitman Drewes — Google review
Love this place so much, especially love the tall pines. Lovely place to walk and relax at, no matter the time of year. If you need a break from being social and want to go spend some time in nature this is the place to go. Coming here really relieves my anxiety and depression.
Leaf — Google review
Gorgeous, well taken care of park.
Mary Robinson — Google review
Awesome find while out Ohio road tripping. Wish I would of had time to explore more of the park. The pond by the Buehner Center was awesome. A little man man waterfall and several picnic shelters. Nice, clean restroom facilities located there. The pond or lake is catch and release. Would like to make it back sometime again.
Brian Dible — Google review
Trees are scientifically good for you, so a trip to Oak Openings was just what our traveling, hotel cooped-up bodies needed. Just being amongst the trees, with the negative ions was heaven for me. I was drooling at all the nature shots available and wished we would have gotten there sooner, so we could have spent more time enjoying the crisp air and beautiful scenery.
As it was, they closed at dark, and we had about an hour to enjoy ourselves. I got some beautiful shots to share with you. I just can't get that healthy, crisp forest air to download properly for you to benefit from.
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Another great Harvest Hosts stay at Snook's. The collection had a few changes and Murphy (or standard poodle) always enjoys seeing Terry (mechanic and fellow auto nut). One of our favorite HH spots in Ohio.
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Found Snook's via Harvest Hosts and so happy we did. We arrived around 6:30pm on Sunday and we were THRILLED how large and flat their parking lot was.
We identified a good spot to park our rig out of the way for the night. Setup was SO EASY because we were completely level where I stopped. 🤩
Got a good night's sleep and the next morning Murphy the standard poodle and I went inside Snook's to check out the collection.
Amazing automotive collection with a working garage. Terry showed me a couple collection and customer cars he was working on.
Highly recommend Snook's for automotive lovers and RV'ers alike.
Casey Cannady — Google review
Wonderful one-tank trip! Beautiful restored cars from yesteryear - lots of memorabilia. Some of it still works (old pinball machines) - just have to ask!
Barbara Husty — Google review
Extraordinarily clean and neat. Jeff and Terry are top notch car affectionados. Courteous and polite, very knowledgeable too.
We stayed as a Harvest Host member, but may end up as a collectible car owner!
Bill Piper — Google review
Mr.Snook was very nice and gave us a personal tour. IT was a wonderful experience to walk around and see time capsules from the past.
Jay Bullens — Google review
Had a fun, informative family outing at Snook's today! Dad loves the old Ford that reminded him of the one he owned. More to see than we were able to make time for. And they had pinball!
Polly Peterson — Google review
Brought back so many memories of both of my parents. Awesome plsce.
Evelyn White — Google review
Highly recommend a visit here. An eclectic collection of beautifully preserved cars for many tastes and fabulous collection of memorabilia to go with them.
michael shanes — Google review
Call for an appointment if you want to go on a weekend. Otherwise M-F 8-5 (I think).
I went with my father inlaw, husband, and son for Father's Day because they're all cars guys. I'm not, but I enjoy looking at them. There are some really spectacular cars there. So shiny lol!!
I love hood ornaments and they have a Rolls, so I got to see the lady! There's also a selection of Memorabilia that was fun to see.
Jeff knows the history of wvery car there and each car has a history page on a stand next to it.
Lora Huff — Google review
Loved it! And owner Jeff Snook was tremendously nice and welcoming. Really enjoy the whole place. Walking into the old service station feel, a wonderful collection of old cars, parts, advertising, and other fun items. The cars are displayed beautifully, and there's some really fun stuff to see. I'm not sure who liked it more...my 4-year-old son or myself! Wonderful time
Kendall Keil — Google review
Really cool place, a lot of neat cars and memorabilia to check out. Iconic place in Bowling Green. Must visit! Thanks for creating such an awesome space!
Stephen Jr — Google review
Great car museum and a must stop for those into classic cars. Make sure to chat with Terry, he's the chief mechanic. I had a very short Master class on the Packard V8 Flathead, awesome stuff!
Shaun Guanco — Google review
We've stayed here through Harvest Host twice now and had a great experience both times. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and welcomed our (well behaved, leashed) pets to walk around too. There were a few different cars this past time so it was nice to see the changes. We'll definitely be back the next time we're through the area!
Karen Pope Cannady — Google review
Very interesting place with some gorgeous cars and vintage memorabilia.
Kathleen Anderson — Google review
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13920 County Home Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Pretty cool place! The plane and helicopter was probably the coolest parts. Easy enough checking process and carts to help get your gear back to the platforms.
Chad Harris — Google review
A must visit for any SCUBA diver, near and far. Some groups & shops routinely drive 7+ hrs to come dive here. Tons of fishes big and small (including both Paddlefish & Lake Sturgeon) and filled with sunken goodies to explore like school busses and airplanes. Fabulous for divers both new and old, rec and tech, and a perfect example of why freshwater diving is so special.
Allison Dawson — Google review
Had a great time here. Did 4 dives and enjoyed all of them. Air fills were super easy, though had a bit of difficulty getting full pressure on my 3300 psi balanced AL80. Overall great time! Will definitely be back!
Landon Boehm — Google review
Loved it!!! We had a great time as a family including the dogs!!! Was alot of fun for me and my kids my husband did his diving and I got to watch and learn and had some dive time myself. When I wasn't diving me and the kid's with the dogs got to swim in a little area. It was very nice just remember water shoes and bug spray. We camped for 2 nights and everyone was very nice. We are already talking about going back. Super fun place.
Denise Nelson — Google review
Very awesome place to scuba dive I love every moment of it lots to see fish come right to your face
Time For Some Adventures — Google review
Great area for diving.
My Daughter got her Open Water Diver Certificate
Good set up, staff are very friendly and the K9 too.
Roger Reed — Google review
A good place to dive is getting a major face-lift with the new ownership. Columbus Scuba is a great family oriented team. I started my dive career through them and feel lucky to have done so. Gilboa was good. It'll be great real soon.
Michael Waldo — Google review
Columbus Scuba bought the place last year - man has it changed, for the better. I already loved it up there and I never had any issues with the previous owner. But Columbus Scuba has really improved it a lot. New docks, new swim area, upstairs deck and viewing area is super nice, staff is very friendly and accommodating, rental gear is VERY nice, and room for a few larger camper rigs (45ft fifth wheel) has really made a huge difference. The bathrooms/shower house is always clean and maintained.
Would be nice to have dry suits for rent.
Will continue to come back to dive!!
Jimi Vanderpool — Google review
I absolutely loved diving at Gilboa. It's an Ohio divers paradise. The points of interest never stop and aren't far apart. The clarity of the water was also much much better than other quarries at the same time of the year. The only thing I wish is that they had changing stations and fill station near where you dive instead of having to go back to the front.
Rob McClellan — Google review
This is where my open water certification started, so many years ago. Great controlled environment. So much to see, great open platforms to practise skills, different things at different depths so there is something for everyone. Good spaces on platforms to get geared up and store gear in between dives. Sturdy stair cases bring you from land down into the quarry, with railings. Safety first!! Prices are reasonable to enter quarry and they offer some rental gear if something breaks or you forget. They also do air fills so you know you will have a great day diving. Staff are friendly and courteous. Nice selection of gifts shop items if you're looking for a first time momento or if you been coming here for years, there's bound to be something for everyone. There are flush toilets and showers onsite, which is a huge draw! Don't forget they also offer camping!
Stephanie K — Google review
Perfect for a weekend trip I suggest staying a few nights camping 🏕 great visibility compared to other quarry's.
Utopia — Google review
Great place for diving. Get in line early and to the campground early as well if you want a spot. Fills are 10 USD and diving is 35usd / day. They offer lots of rentals, they have carts for your gear. This is a dedicated dive only quarry. Lots of fun things to see along with fish food if you want to have some fun down there.
Chris Caryl — Google review
Amazing all day experience for my newly certified son, including a night dive. Friendly staff and super clear water.
Megan Sinagoga — Google review
Excellent place to dive. First trip was this weekend for my open water certification. Water was a bit silted up from the amount of people there. Once in the water didn’t have any issues with running into tons of people.
Overall a great place to be. Can’t wait to go back for the crystal clear conditions I’ve been told about.
Derek Glass — Google review
I love it there the improvements are fantastic. Great place for older ones who can no longer carry the weights
35-acre park features striking limestone caverns with over 2 miles of passageways & guided tours.
Good for one day trip with kids/ family. When it is hot outside inside the cave is so cool inside. A 50 minute guided tour is worth. You can also plan half a day visit. The entire trip may take no more than 3 hours including taking pictures and visiting gift store. There is a big landscape beside the gift store for children to play. They also have picnic tables. On weekends park closes at 5pm. Please bring your own water, food & snacks they dnt have a cafe there. The guide of our tour was so nice and knowledgeable. They are bunch of young kids and are very friendly. Two types of guided tour you get to choose from. We picked up the “natural” which was $20 per adult.
Riya Acharya — Google review
Took my 4 year old daughter here this past weekend and it was such a neat experience! We bought a big bag of sand for her to pan and she was lucky enough to find a huge chunk of amethyst, what a lucky girl! The caverns themselves are absolutely gorgeous and I highly recommend buying both the historical tour and the natural wonders tour. You take a short bus ride to get to the historical tour entrance and they bless you back to the natural wonders tour. The prices are very reasonable and this is really an amazing place to take children of all ages, even great for just adults.
Saretta Main — Google review
Our visit here was a nice visit and we had an awesome tour guide. There was a Little bit of a weight but that is because the tours are scheduled in incremental time frames we didn't have a problem getting into the next available tour. Tour groups are small enough that you don't feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. We enjoyed shopping at the store and I even got to use their indoor sleuth box. We bought the $25 bag and the amount of cool rocks and minerals in it well exceeded the cost so I was very satisfied. We will be returning again this summer with my grandchildren. This is definitely an excellent tour. If you have never been to a cavern because it is not too long, it is not too short and it does not present a claustrophobic presence.
Angel Carbone — Google review
Really nice caverns and you can see the owners are invested in trying to find more rooms/paths within the caverns. The colors inside are pretty awesome and unique to other caves you may have previously toured. The guide had a good handle on the group, even though there were 30 people in the group, I think. I'd recommend stopping here to tour the caverns if you're able to.
Rachel Rachel — Google review
Well worth the trip! I’ve never seen caves like this. The tours are about 50 minutes long, and you have to be able to go up about 60 steps to exit the cave. The tour guides all looked about 18, but they are friendly and knowledgeable! If you go on a weekend, go early. We got there about 9:30 and the parking lot had plenty of space. When we were leaving at 12.00, the parking lot was totally full and a bunch more cars were parked on the grass.
Astrid Oliver — Google review
Would I visit again? Sure
On our week of Ohio day trips we went to the Ohio Caverns, a place we always wanted to visit. Great experience with our tour guide, Veronica who was both really funny and informative. Really glad it was a guided tour as the insights and info was super helpful.
The caverns were really impressive from all the crystal structures in the different rooms. Hard to believe some are thousands of years old and will be around for thousands of more.
Tickets were $24 for each tour and there was two options. We only did one (the main one) and I thought that was more than enough if I am being honest. I am not sure we will go again but glad I did it this one time and would recommend it for a daily activity.
Todd Kubli — Google review
We had a blast! Would recommend to anyone wanting a different experience. Check out the souvenir shop as well! We spent about an hour and a half there and it was perfect for time. *Caution* there are a huge set of concrete stairs upon leaving the cavern.
Jerrod McCart — Google review
I was pleasantly surprised with this tour. I've been to 4-5 other well known Caves, and honestly, this tour here in the heart of Ohio was as good as any of them. It's a shorter tour, less walking, not physically demanding. While it's shorter, it packs in as much variety and quantity of cave features that you would find going on multiple other cave tours. Can't remember our guides name, but she was a great guide.
Frank — Google review
Nice cave system, very impressive. I have been to a bunch of different caverns around the U.S. and this one was one of the more expansive ones that I have seen. It's surprising to see just how far you have traveled underground when you come out at the end point. The cave bacon lacked some redness to it, but the Crystal King was rather impressive and so was the xenomorph egg looking thing. Also, the floating pillars were unique and something I had not seen before. It's out in the middle of nowhere, but a very worth-while trip.
Hector Bolanos — Google review
Absolutely amazing! Best caverns we have visited by far! Beautiful formations and amazing tour guides. A must-see to add to your bucket list. Some areas are a bit short, so you may have to duck a bit, but overall, an easy tour (until the stairs at the end, lol)
Laura Littell — Google review
The staff was generous and informative; guides were knowledgeable and witty. The caverns were great and surprisingly there was a lot of head room most of the tour (I’m 6’4”). There are great photo opportunities as well as a point in the Natural Wonder Tour toward the end where the staff will take a soft framed photo for you that costs a couple bucks. We’re looking forward to going back over the next 50 years to see the columns connect 😅
George ?SKi? Zarebski — Google review
I spontaneously decided on taking a tour today. We showed up, bought 2 tickets for the winter tour, they were about $24/adult. Waited only 15 minutes after arriving which we spent browsing their large and wonderful gift shop! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and sweet. She had a wise woman charm about her, and she made the tour both informing and entertaining! I believe her name was Linda, and we also had Ashley assisting us on the tour. Hoping I’ll get the chance to come back out for the history tour and whatever else they have going on. We also had a great time sifting through the surprise gem dirt we bought. For the large bag it was $25, and although it may not be worth it for what you can possibly get in them, the memorable experience we had doing it together made up for the cost to us.
Dezirae Sea — Google review
Our first experience here, and we absolutely loved it! The tour guides were awesome (we did both the history tour and the nature tour). We hadn't even left yet and were already talking about going again. Definitely recommend!!
Melanie Kraus — Google review
Nice experience. they have 2 different tours, 1 takes you through older caves (but very few crystals), and the other one takes through a much better maintained cave ecosystem (lots and lots of crystals, and big ones too).
multiple tours during the day, last tour starts at 5 pm.
Remember not to touch anything inside the caves, otherwise, they will kick you out (happened with one of the family on tour, which was not able to control their kids).
Also, remember to get your food in sealed bags, you can enjoy the serenity ones you are out of the caves.
A must visit location if you are in the Columbus area.
Harsha Vardhana — Google review
I visited a little while ago with my wife and son, and we had a great time. There are two regular tours, one historical and one more geological, and they were both great. The tour guides are well-informed and personable, the history of the caverns is interesting, and the caverns have some truly beautiful formations. At the end, they take a group photo of your party, which you can choose to buy (it's a pretty cool setting for a family photo), and then you can visit the gift shop, which has plenty of interesting things to buy. It is a kid-friendly attraction, but I recommend only taking children who are old/mature enough to not touch delicate mineral formations. My son was 11 at the time, and he really enjoyed our visit. It's a bit far from most urban areas other than Columbus and Dayton (we drove three hours from Canton), but it's really worth visiting if you've got time.
Douglas Hoffman — Google review
The caves were amazing! All of the staff members were super nice, friendly, & helpful. This is definitely a fun day to get away with your family or with your loved one. You will not be disappointed. We saw both caves & there were 4 of us and it was only a few bucks over $100 & honestly I think that was such a good price.
Shelby Hardin — Google review
Caverns themselves were beautiful.
Historical tour gave a lot of good information. The other tour was "prettier."
Tour guide knowledgeable and pleasant.
We have visited cavers before and while the caverns themselves were always nice, the area outside is usually dirty. Here, even the bathrooms were clean!!!
Nice, reasonably priced gift shop.
Nice family day.
Kami S — Google review
This was an excellent experience and perfect for all ages. I recommend exploring the caves on a hot day so you can truly appreciate the cooler constant temperature. Just beautiful to see the formations and hidden treasures deep underground. Enjoy the chandeliers! But please don't touch any of the formations!
JOSEPH P. — Google review
Ohio Caverns truly lived up to its nickname, "America's Most Colorful Caverns." The glistening stalactites and stalagmites in all sorts of hues were breathtaking. Our guide ( sorry i forgot her name ) was knowledgeable and engaging, bringing the caverns' history and geology to life.
I opted for the winter tour. The whole experience was like stepping back in time and into another world. The caverns are filled with stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleothems in a variety of colors.
Location: The caverns are located near West Liberty, Ohio, about 30 miles from Dayton
Overall, Ohio Caverns is a great option for a fun and educational outing. The colorful formations and interesting history make it a worthwhile experience for all ages.
Anik Datta — Google review
The tour was very well paced and informational took about an hour. It definitely worth it to go! Very cool things to see in the cavern. The gift shop, bathrooms and other facilities are well maintained and clean!
Zachary Mills — Google review
It was a fun experience! We ha had a ten min wait for our tour. The boys really thought it was cool. First time for them being in a underground cave.... the tour was about 45 mins to an hour walk through... which was perfect if you have Little ones.... If you are in the area, or on a road trip, like us, it was a nice break to stretch yr legs, grt fresh air, and have a Lil fun!
Janelle Hicks — Google review
Our tour guide Morgan did a wonderful job and was very knowledgeable. The entire staff runs a very smooth operation. I am very impressed with their facilities and clean rest rooms. Hard to beat the $10 they charge for a printed photo in a commerative frame.
B SNOW — Google review
I went here with my family and had a blast! We are Ohio natives and have never been here before. Lots to see and do. The caverns are beautiful and well maintained. The guides were helpful and informative. They have most amnesties here and if not there is a town nearby to shop or eat if you would like. Plenty of selections. The gift shop was a fun experience for the kids too. They got to crack their own geodes open with assistance from staff.
This restored, prairie-style house designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is now a museum.
Had a great visit! we were lucky to get there in time for a tour. The lady ( so sorry I forgot her name!) was very informative and a great story teller. The restoration work is amazing!
Fei Xing — Google review
Price: $15
Duration 1.5hours (tour required. Offered 2x a day on weekdays 11 &1, and 3x on weekends)
Parking: ample free street parking (with actual parking spots) along the house.
A Frank Lloyd Wright designed home that has was purchased by a community organization in the early 2000s and restored to it's original glory. Certainly not the most grand FLW house but worth a quick stop.
Lou Fegans — Google review
Great tour of very nice restored Frank Lloyd Wright house. I drove by this house 25 years ago when it had been subdivided into apartments and was in really bad shape. The organization that did the restoration did an incredible job. I highly recommend the tour if this house.
Rebecca A — Google review
Just out for a ride and discovered this place by accident. Definitely buy tickets in advance. Unable to take the tour but will go back. Home has bee. Totally restored.
Don Shepherd — Google review
Didn't realize there was a Frank Lloyd Wright house located in Springfield til a few years ago. I'm very interested into architecture and him. I made it to Fallingwater a few years ago which was bucket list checkoff. I would have liked to went inside Westcott but am currently on a budget. Was nice to actually be able to view and appreciate the outside without costing any money.
Brian Dible — Google review
Was driving through town and decided to do a tour and the house was really neat. It was restored a few years ago and they did a wonderful job with the place. The docent was extremely knowledgeable and spoke clearly. Her stories about the house and the family really explained the history well. It's unfortunate they don't have more of the original furniture but it's understandable why they don't and they're lucky to have the house in such great shape.
Jozef Watson — Google review
Nice tour of this FLW prairie style home built in the first decade of the 1900s. It has a garage rather than a carriage house. Mr. Westcott was developing a Westcott automobile, which never apparently happened after Mrs. Westcott passed away. He also was a mayor of Springfield. Our guide John G., a Springfield native was very good, and the gift shop was amazing, maybe the best I've been in of the FLW sites I've toured.
Route 45 — Google review
One of the best Frank Lloyd Wright tours we have ever taken. The house has been beautifully restored to its original greatness. A must stop for all FLW fans
john meiser — Google review
Excellent tour guide, very good gift shop, easy parking, and a beautiful property. Well worth a visit!
Mark Cohen — Google review
A fantastic tour! From the family's history and the area's history, great information. It looks like the place could use some touch-up repairs and a deep clean though. Learn about distinct FLW elements and take a journey into the past. Fun experience.
Kandy Williams — Google review
Informative small-group tour in a thoroughly renovated frank Lloyd wright early house. Furniture are newly built but with a design accurate for the period. Very well stocked gift shop including motawi tiles and teco revival vases. If you're in the area it's worth it, but do make a reservation for the tour.
Philippe Giabbanelli — Google review
I went on the home tour a few years back. It was so informative and eye opening to historical preservation in action. What an incredible architectural specimen in Ohio!
Ana Barth — Google review
So glad we made time for this tour while in Columbus for a concert. Excellent docent! Highly encourage visiting and supporting this beautiful architecture and history.
Cheri Soliday — Google review
Very interesting tour. Enjoyed learning about the history of the architect as well as the family who owned the house. Must see!!
Young's Jersey Dairy is a farm-based establishment that offers not only delicious ice cream but also other activities for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy mini-golf and batting cages, as well as watch cows being milked and feed goats. The restaurant on-site serves cheeseburgers, cheese curds, and other dishes that are sure to satisfy hunger cravings. While prices may be a bit high, many people rave about the quality of their milkshakes.
An excellent place to get a sweet treat after a long day! The buckeye milkshake is so good and well worth the price. I am also very impressed with the new building. You can now hold events there at a modest price, such as corporate get togethers and birthday parties.
I'm glad Young's is still in business. It's brought back memories of getting ice cream with grandpa after bike rides.
Joe Beck — Google review
Always a great place to take the kids and do fun activities. Even with it being super busy today, we received our food and ice cream fairly quickly. This year there's a playground in the corn maze which was super fun and the pumpkins at the pumpkin patch are perfect! I always love coming to Young's.
Kimberly Nelson — Google review
I took my family there with my boyfriend for the first time and we had a blast! My nephew had fun feeding the goats for the first time, exploring and seeing all the animals (goats, cows, pigs), climbing in tractors, and exploring the play area made especially for kids his age filled with tons of age appropriate activities which was free for him and he’s under the age of 2. We also got food and ice cream here and it was all delicious! Both came out in a timely manner. They also have a cute little gift shop section you can shop from. Absolutely loved sharing a Young’s Dairy experience with my family that I grew up loving!
Isabel Houser — Google review
I just don't know how anyone could rank this place lower than five stars. It has been a fantastic establishment for all the years it has been around. We have watched it grow over the years in many different ways that demonstrates their high commitment to high quality food, desserts, fun activities, etc. The service has always been amazing with tons of staff ready to help at any time. That is true again since our last visit before the pandemic. If you're in the Springfield area, you must do yourself a favor and stop in.
Brock Haylock — Google review
Young's Jersey Dairy is a family-owned and operated farm and ice cream shop located in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It has been in business since 1942 and is a popular tourist destination. The farm offers a variety of activities, including:
* A petting zoo
* A miniature golf course
* Batting cages
* A restaurant
* An ice cream shop
The food at Young's Jersey Dairy is made with fresh, local ingredients. The restaurant serves burgers, hot dogs, fries, and other classic American fare. The ice cream shop offers a variety of flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and a variety of specialty flavors.
The family-friendly atmosphere and the variety of activities available. The food is also generally well-liked, with the ice cream being the most popular item.
If you're looking for a fun and family-friendly place to visit in Ohio, Young's Jersey Dairy is a great option. Just be prepared for crowds, especially on weekends.
Here are some tips for visiting Young's Jersey Dairy:
* Go during the week if you can to avoid the crowds.
* Be prepared to wait in line, especially for the ice cream.
* Bring cash, as some of the activities and food vendors do not accept credit cards.
* Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
I hope this helps!
Sebastian Bbalo — Google review
This is a perfect place if you are trying to find something for couple of hours depending on the crowd size. If it is just one family then the options you have is farm, petting/feeding animals, walking around to take pictures, maybe games depending on your interest and end up with a good treat...they have great ice cream collections and wide menu. I loved their fried cheese curds..peaches and cream was my favorite along with white cream with chocolate and Raspberry. I get to try their garlic and dill flavor (yes ice cream), for me it tasted like frozen garlic butter. If you are visiting this with few families then you can spend 4+ hours including all fun games....would recommend this place.
Varun Palaniswamy — Google review
Very cool place! The service was super fast and friendly. The food was excellent and very fresh, The ice cream was amazing. Tried the total eclipse, and it was superb!.
A Williams — Google review
The milkshakes we got were great!! We had cheeseburgers and cheese curds and they were both good. A little pricey $38 for 2 drinks, 2 milkshakes, 2 cheese curds and 2 cheesburgers. We got to see super cute animals!!! The baby goats were so soft and adorable!
Britney — Google review
Young's Jersey Dairy is a fun-filled, nostalgic place to be!!! I first came myself in the early 90s & loved it! Later in, I brought my son who loved it just like I did! I reconnected with the love of my life & we returned on a date!!! So, Young's is truly a part of the family! It has changed a lot over the years, but it will always be a special place to us! By the way... the Sweet Potato Bread Sundae... DIVINE!!!!!
Heather Stimmel — Google review
We met some of the family at Young's for a treat before they had to head back home out of state. We have eaten here several times but only once before at the new building and tables. There was a really nice shaded area under the porch to eat your treat. Today we got the straw berry short cake with the vanilla ice cream. The whip cream on top is a nice touch. The cake wasn't really pound cake but really just like regular cake. Also the ice cream seemed really sweet more than creamy. The strawberries were nice and fresh and delicious. I probably wouldn't order it again but would stick to the strawberry ice cream. It has always been great.
David Snyder — Google review
This is definitely a mid-west experience you don't want to miss, it's massive, large parking lot, petting zoo, long line to order but it moves fast because they know what they are doing. It's great to go for some hikes around Jon Bryan State Park and then get some dinner and ice cream. The ice cream is mandatory don't miss out. Plenty of tables to even on the busiest day I've been you can typically find a seat even for a large group.
Rebecca Spurlock — Google review
Visited here several years ago and thought the restaurant part was quite rundown. Was pleased to see they have redone the restaurant and it is really really nice. Very nice and clean restrooms. Quite a few indoor tables even for groups. Little gift shop inside with various decor and gifts and a plethora of food items - cheese curds, etc. We ate lunch - you order at counter and they give you a beeper to pick up your food from the counter. You can order from your table as well using a QR code. We fed the goats - can buy food outside for a quarter. Went into barn - cows, goats, pig that you could pet. Also pumpkins and gourds to purchase outside. Reasonably priced. Went putt putt golfing with a group - course was well maintained and fun. Ice cream is great and homemade there. Super fun time!
Andrea Correll — Google review
My first time to the new building of Young's Jersey Dairy restaurant. Lots of seating options including a HUGE family table. There is a line for ice cream and a line for food/drink. And the lines go very fast. You place your order and they give you a device to let you know when your order is up at the Grill. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss burger with no bun (because of GF issues), the cheese curds and hot apple cider. My burger was alright, not hot at all, but edible. The cheese curds came with 3 sauces and those curds are delicious!
There is a cute gift shop that includes breads, pies, jams and candy.
Lisa Crisp — Google review
This place is phenomenal!! We came for mini putt (udders and putters, are you kidding me?! Genius!) and stayed for baby goats, baby cows, kittens and delicious food. There's an app to pre-order your food and then you head over and pick it up to skip the line, absolutely a time saver. 10/10 would recommend, the 17th hole of mini putt is about the appropriate timing to order, finish your game, meander over, and then everything is ready. We had zero children with us and had an incredible time as adults, definitely a kid-friendly place, but tons of activities for those of us young at heart as well.
Alyssa Brown — Google review
Such an awesome place for family fun! We had lunch and their homemade ice cream and both were amazing! I love all the activities they have to offer. We went to their petting zoo, played miniature golf, and went on their giant slide. It was a great place to spend our Saturday together!
Natalie Deters — Google review
What a fun place! We got there early so there really wasn't a big crowd. They have a great selection of ice cream flavors, fresh cheese curds and some baked goods. There are a lot of activities that are family friendly, from wagon rides, corn maze and feeding goats. Overall a fun place! They also have a driving range as well (I didn't check it out but it definitely seemed to be a popular spot). There is plenty of parking, clean restrooms, and plenty of seating for everyone. It appears that they do have different events happening in the weekend.
Jessica R (TrinityRisky) — Google review
Homemade ice cream is without a doubt the best flavor. The sandwiches and onion rings take a little longer to serve, but they are also very tasty and should be eaten. There is a cattle barn just around the corner, which can be visited freely, and is recommended for visitors with children.
syotaro yamagen — Google review
We stopped here because of geocaching, so happy we learned of the place. Although very off season timing it was a great visit, always a good time to enjoy animals. Probably the best cheese curds from a restaurant I’ve ever had. Of course had to get some fresh milk and it was so good! Planning our return trip to check out the carousel when it’s put in this summer.
Tracy Robinson — Google review
I spent about 20 minutes looking around inside at the cheese for sale that sounded awesome and at the gift shop and outside in the barn. The goats were bahhing. It was cute. Petted a little cow. They have hand cleanser stations for after you pet the animals or let them eat feed from your palm. You can buy a little container of goat feed inside for $1.75 or outside by the goats they have 4 gumball type dispensers with feed ..a small handful for $.25.
Karen S — Google review
Stopped by on our way out of town to pick up some cheese curds and sweet potato bread. Everyone was extremely kind here, and our cashier recommended her favorite blend of vanilla latte, coffee, and creamer that really hit the spot. This place is worth the stop!
Shane — Google review
Very clean store that sells lots of varieties of ice cream either at the counter or in bulk containers. A few different kinds of cheese. Ice cream and cheese tasted really good and fresh. A deli area is at the right rear. Also a few food items and novelty items are sold.
Larry Taylor — Google review
What a cool place and the treats were delicious but the line was long and the time we had to wait to get ice cream felt like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. (They only had 2 people at the registers)
Lots of fun things for the kids to do.
Doug Garasic — Google review
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Our family went on a hayride, got to pick pumpkins, and the kids got smores. Everyone had a great time!!
Cody Truett — Google review
Very pretty farm/ good pumpkins and family oriented
Lillian Gonzalez — Google review
A tradition in our family Fulton Farm never disappoints! May want to head there tmrw, the last day of fall fest..Halloween decorations half off! Had a new attraction this year, Hay castle was a big hit, always love petting the animals, seeing, smelling, tasting everything fall. Love the country atmosphere, country store and genuine pleasant people🎃🧋🍯🐷🐮🦬🐐🐓🦃🐥🐔 🍂
Kimberly Rhodes — Google review
A wonderful place to get a large variety of fresh produce. The baked goods are delicious. They have a large assortment of stunningly beautiful flowers for sale also. Too many items and special sauces ,jams, etc . to mention. The workers are kind. A beautiful way to spend the day!
R Anderson — Google review
Vegan approved!! Muscadine Jelly tastes aHHmazing!! The flavor is unique. Sweet, tart, earthy, and almost a musky taste. It has an intense grape flavor. I love it on warm biscuits!! ❤
Angela Greene — Google review
Lovely store with an assortment of fresh produce, baked goods, jams & sauces! Great place to visit with the family!
Ilianette Montanez-Cintron — Google review
It's always a great place to go with the family. We usually go every year before Halloween, but there's so much more that they do throughout their different harvest seasons. Last year we missed out on it but the year prior we did the "pick your own strawberries"
A lot of strawberries for a decent price and fun to pick with the kids.
Joshua Shoffner — Google review
The live music, food, and animals, AWESOME Plan on coming again next year.
Baby Boo — Google review
Nice little farm with little playground for kids.
They sell fresh products and some decorating stuff. There is a little cafeteria where you can get variety of ice cream, apple cider/ strawberry slush, BLT or hotdog.
Charlie Brown — Google review
Went with a school function which was to be open to buy until a certain time. We were told as we came in a half hour before that time that tractor rides were happening NOW. So we were rushed without some of our group who were in the play area. I've been coming here for 20 years and the yearly tradition I built with my daughter(19) I won't be finishing with my son (9). Every year more attractions are gone, no shopping in the barn, employees in a hurry, also the pretty displays for fall photos are non existing pretty much.
Cristy Hare — Google review
Everyone is so friendly and helpful and the strawberries and peas we got were delicious. I made strawberry jam and it was the best I’ve ever had
Amelia Creason — Google review
Beautiful! Very large selection of homemade foods and all local. Large variety of gifts and pumpkins! Even white ones!
Mary Berry — Google review
Just more overpriced hyped up agri-tourism. Nothing special about anything they sell and all the produce is heavily treated with chemicals. If rather buy from Walmart .
The National Museum of the United States Air Force houses a vast array of aircraft, military artifacts and exhibits on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base just outside Dayton. The museum is huge, and visitors can explore everything from displays covering Air Force Art to world war II bomber jackets to hundreds of whole aircraft. The museum has an on-site cafe that's a great place to rest after a long day of exploring.
This place has an incredible amount of information and exhibits. They have free tours that guide you through the history of aviation, presidential planes pre-1970, quite a few real planes and many more items. It was not busy when we arrived and it wasn't busy when we left. They have a cafe on site (Valkyrie cafe) and although I didn't eat there, it seemed like a basic place to grab a quick bite. My four year old kids enjoyed it. We will likely be back when they get a bit older. The staff was incredibly nice. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Jonathon N. — Google review
This is by far the greatest air museum I have been to!! Judging from the other reviews here or any where else, the place totally does not disappoint! You and your family definitely should spend a day and you'll see. It's FREE admission and parking. There's plenty of displays and definitely gives honor to the service men and women of the past and present. I would love to visit again! (When they open the Early Days of flight)
Jose Hamtig JR — Google review
This place is huge and has so many planes! It's very informative of all the wars and how the planes came about. I really liked that it had places you could stop and watch a video of people speaking about their experiences. The air force one planes were tight! If you are claustrophobic I do not recommend :D
They were setting up for an air force dinner ball and everyone that came looked amazing!
Gift shop had a lot of fun things you can purchase.
Bird Fleck — Google review
Massive museum with an extensive collections of planes from the beginnings of aviation until today.
Definitely could spend days in there and still have material to read and learn.
A great museum for any history, military or aviation buff.
Lots of walking ( smart watch clocked 6 miles indoors!) so be ready for those distances.
Jean-Francois Désilets — Google review
Took my girlfriend here for a surprised trip and we had such a great experience. Since she's a teacher, she enjoyed reading all the history and facts about the planes and about the equipment used in the wars. I love how clean this place was and spread out so it never felt crowded. I recommend spending about 2 days here if you want to get the full experience and read everything. About 1 day if you just want to look at everything. Great gift shop and cafeteria too.
J.M — Google review
After 15+ years, I managed to return to this museum, and I was impressed by the changes. -including a new building.
The museum covers flight from the earliest days all the way to current space vehicles
If you go, wear comfortable shoes and bring a spare battery for your camera. The docents are helpful and know details of the exhibits. I do recommend making a donation and getting a site map so you can target sections to visit. I suspect I will find an excuse to return sometime soon.
don crossman — Google review
The exhibits are great. I have visited twice before and would come back again to see the exhibits.
The parking lot has two electric chargers with four parking spots. The charging is slower than my home charger but is at a decent charging rate of about 30 miles per hour.
The food court is expensive. Cost about $50 for one adult and two kids for food and drinks.
Most ridiculous is that there is NO water station anywhere in the museum. I understood that water fountains are not safe in this pandemic. However, at least the museum should put water bottle fill stations.
Other than staying thirsty, your only option is to visit the cafe and pay $2.75 for a bottle of water.
In the cafe, there is NO plastic recycling for the plastic package and the water bottles. As a public institution, the museum should do better on recycling.
Haigang Zhou — Google review
This is such an awesome museum. They have so many airplanes to look at. If you are an airplane enthusiast set aside at least a whole day to spend here. There is so much history in this museum. They also have some simulators you can try out, those cost money. Be warned, the cafe is very expensive. If you can I recommend eating elsewhere. The gift shop is awesome and has all kinds of cool things to get.
Lorantz Rogers — Google review
This place is a great learning experience for anyone who wants to know about military or the planes involved and the aircraft in general. Seeing it up close is a beautiful thing because from TV or just photos you can't really tell the true size of this place as well as the aircraft inside. Very beautifully taken care of great summertime fun nice and cool on the inside. Great for the whole family! Definitely worth visiting!!! They even have a gift shop and a food area.
CatBlueyes2289 — Google review
It was an amazing experience! The museum is so huge, and there are so many different aircraft to see! Lots of experimental and hard-to-find aircraft, and from so many different time periods. There is also a large collection of presidential aircraft which you can walk through and a missile collection. An outstanding collection that you could easily spend a few days looking at. Great place for history enthusiasts and aviation nuts. Would highly recommend.
Sam Smith — Google review
Awesome place from start to finish! The lady at the beginning who helped show us things on the map that we wanted to see was VERY helpful. This is an incredible place for aviation enthusiasts, people interested in history, little kids amazed by big vehicles, etc. Everyone should try to make it here at least once. Even the bathrooms were good, the facility was clean, and the gift shop had lots of good quality fun things to choose from. We'll definitely be back!
ML Walton — Google review
You can get a sweeping view of Air Force and military aviation progress at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum. There are more than 360 aircraft and aerospace vehicles on display, many rare and one-of-a-kind. In addition, you’ll find thousands of historical aviation artifacts. If you love the Air Force, aviation or the military in general, you will want to visit. We have been to several service national museums and this one is one of the best. Highly recommend visiting. Would definitely suggest to plan to visit with 4-5 hours available. Museum admission and parking are free (fee for theater and flight simulators).
Andy Novikov — Google review
Such a wonderful experience!! I visited the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on 30 November 2023. The Behind the Scenes Tour was aHHmazing! Our Tour Guide, Will McLaughlin, was fun, personable, polite, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend taking a field trip for work, school, or with your family. You will not be disappointed. I had a great time!
🇺🇲 ✈ 🎖️ 🦅 =★= 🪖
Angela Greene — Google review
I had a limited amount of time to view the display. I was blown away by the size of some of the aircraft. You just don't have a true feel for some of these aerospace vehicles until you're standing right next to it. Service is great. The facility was very clean. I took advantage of their free mobility cart because of an injury. I would not have been able to view much of the displays but I was able to make it through all the buildings without being an excruciating pain which is a win-win for me. I highly recommend it.
Tim Nuzum — Google review
Simply incredible, and FREE to enter. So many amazing planes. Probably the only place you can see 2 different SR71 models in the same museum. Some other favorites there were the YF 23, F 117 and the B2. The prototype planes were neat too. It took me about two hours just to look at everything and read maybe 15%. If you are near and have more than 2 hours you need to go
Spencer Snow — Google review
I had a great 3 hours in the museum. I wasn't expecting so many air and space craft. It took quite a bit just to walk around. I got an hour tour of hanger 4 from Dennis - and it was AMAZING. Dennis served in the Air Force so he had his own stories but was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire museum and each plane. Just a fantastic experience. A must see!
Jeffrey Grim — Google review
Free to get in!
I recently visited the Air Force museum and was pleasantly surprised by the extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits they had to offer. The museum was filled with a lot of people, more than I had planned for, but it added to the energetic atmosphere of the place.
The indoor exhibits were informative and well-curated, showcasing the history and advancements of the Air Force over the years. I particularly enjoyed the displays of vintage planes and helicopters, as well as the interactive exhibits that allowed visitors to get a hands-on experience of what it's like to be a pilot.
The outdoor exhibits were equally impressive, with a wide range of aircraft displayed in an open-air setting. It was fascinating to see the different planes up close and learn about their unique features and capabilities.
One thing to note is that weapons are not allowed on the premises, so be sure to leave those at home. However, this didn't detract from the overall experience, as the museum had plenty of other interesting things to see and do.
Overall, I had a great time at the Air Force museum and would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in aviation or military history. The exhibits were engaging, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and I left feeling enriched by all that I had learned during my visit.
Gregory Funk — Google review
Impressive sized museum with an extensive collection of aircraft throughout history. I spent about 3 hours here, and still more to see. I went on a free tour that was really informative and interesting. They offer various free tours in different sections. This is a museum for all ages and interests. Definitely recommend to go here.
Heather Brushwood — Google review
This is hands down one of my favorite museums. I've been 4-5 times now and love bringing friends and family for their first time. The staff is fantastic and the tours are incredible. You could spend all day here and learn so much. It would be hard to fit everything into one day if you do all the tours. They are free and 100% worth it.
Paul Leason — Google review
Lot of history and plenty of planes to see. It's definitely a place for all age groups, especially for those who love history and big planes. The place is huge so I'd encourage you to carry plenty of fluids. The entry into Air Force One was great, although it's not a newer plane. I would plan for a full day visit so you get ample time to see everything. Don't miss the theater show and be sure to check the show timings ahead of visit.
Rahul K — Google review
This place this incredible! To begin its 100% free! How can you beat that. Besides that this place is a history bombshell! Tons of history in this place beyond just military. They have stuff dedicated to the beginning of flight. Then they progress through flight throughout history starting with world war I moving to world war II then the Vietnam and korean war and moving to modern flight. The end is space flight and presidential planes. Awesome place. Interactive for kids and more information than you can take in for a single visit. Will have to return.
Luke Knapke — Google review
AWESOME experience! If you are a history museum fan, if you love airplanes, if you want to see the biggest collection of aero history in one place, you have to plan to visit!
The museum is free to attend. They ask for a donation. Parking is free and plenty of it. We walked through all the hangers and spent the entire day at the museum (which is so easy to do because there is so much to see!!). There are free guided tours (see website in advance to see times and hangers) that give so much information about the planes and history. I was at this museum when I was a kid- it’s been over 30 years- and now my first time back with my own kids, it was way better and far exceeded my expectations! My husband who is military, my 10 year old son- all completely blown away at this gem of a museum!
We will definitely be going back at some point! Worth doing again!
Do plan to spend the whole day.
Don’t forget the planes outside too!
There is a cafe. Only water in clear bottles allowed. But if you pack a cooler there are covered shelters outside for a picnic lunch.
Jennifer Hunziker — Google review
Wow. So much to see. I am sure we barely touched the surface. There were so many things to hear and read about. The museum is donation based only. There is a simulator you can pay to ride. We loved walking I. The old Air Force One planes. But the space is tight in those. Not really for the claustrophobic! Overall a great stop for us!
Julie Jackyra — Google review
The Dayton Air Force Museum is an absolute must-visit for anyone with even a passing interest in aviation, history, or the U.S. Air Force. This museum is a journey through the evolution of aviation and the incredible achievements of the United States Air Force.
Upon entering, you're greeted by an array of aircraft, from the early Wright Brothers' creations to the most advanced and iconic fighter jets of today. The collection is impeccably maintained, and the attention to detail in the exhibits is impressive.
What sets this museum apart is its commitment to storytelling. The exhibits are not just about hardware; they're about the people, the missions, and the impact of the U.S. Air Force on our world. The personal stories, dioramas, and interactive displays engage visitors of all ages.
The staff is knowledgeable, passionate, and always willing to answer questions or share anecdotes, adding depth to the experience. And the best part? Admission is free, making it accessible to everyone.
Whether you're a history buff, a fan of aviation, or just looking for an enriching and enjoyable day out, the Dayton Air Force Museum delivers on all fronts. It's an educational and entertaining journey through the skies and beyond, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the bravery and innovation that have shaped our world.
Cindy Gordon — Google review
100% Awesome, probably the only government entity with a 4.9 ⭐ rating out of 23,000 reviews.
This place is fantastic, it took me 4 hours and I wasn't able to see everything that I wanted. So much cool history and definitely a sense of pride as an American seeing where we have been and I'm curious what will be in the fifth hangar in the future twenty years from now!
They definitely need a F16 and F35
Jerradslist. Com — Google review
Great place to visit. Free parking, free admission. You can donate whatever amount and get a map from them (optional). The have free double stroller to use indoors if needed for kids. You are able to walk through certain planes. Others have small cockpits a kids can climb into. Gift shop is pricy (not surprising for a free museum)
Rohit Chand — Google review
The fact this place is free is INSANE. It is massive, and has so many incredible aircraft’s, artifacts, and informative plaques. we only spent 2 hours here (only visiting the area and in a bit of a rush) could have easily spent 2+ more.it is so spacious! And packed for the brim with things to see. My husband is a history nerd and loved it all, they have very unique things here. Museum is very well kept and clean,and there is plentiful staff if you have questions.
Haley S. — Google review
This was the ultimate place to experience a total solar eclipse. I drove 1200 miles for the experience, and it was well worth it. This museum is inconceivably big, with huge galleries containing almost 400 planes. Curation of exhibits is first rate. One could spend days in there. And the parking and admission are free. An ultimate deal. Staff did a great job putting on a mega event for the eclipse of 2024.
Craig Childress Johnson — Google review
A truly amazing and interactive journey through aviation history. They have it all and help you to journey through history. From the Wright brothers to Air Force One to the world’s fastest plane the SR-71 Blackbird. We spent the whole day here and still didn’t have enough time to see it all. I can’t wait to return again soon.
Warren’s Reviews — Google review
What can I say. The National Museum of the US Airforce is fantastic. I have wanted to go here for years, as it’s the only place in the world with a real flying saucer. To say I was impressed is an understatement. We have nothing like this in the UK and it puts every air museum I have been to, including in Washington DC to shame.
If you like planes, this is one place you HAVE to visit. I went a long way out of the way when driving from Chicago to Niagara Falls to visit here and it was well worth it. Over 1000 planes, covering from the Wright Brothers; from just down the road; to the very latest F-22 and B2. Though it’s a shame the B2 isn’t real and not a very good mock-up.
I would definitely recommend visiting here and its one of few places worthy of a special trip to see it. You can easily spend all day here.
Andy Smith — Google review
It's a huge museum and very well maintained ed. We are surprised it is FREE entry. Ample parking, free again.
It took us 3.5 hours to take a quick tour. There were many exhibits of real plane remains and stuff. Many movies playing every corner showing how the remains were collected and refurbished for display. We enjoyed. There were many other interactive stations, kids loved.
Start from exhibits 3 if you have kids. They have virtual reality and other simulation rides. Some other engaging exhibits for children there.
SUPER expensive food. Not worth it at all. A small slice of co-pilot pizza, charged at 8$. Way toooo much.
Ruchi Rao — Google review
Such a fantastic museum. I grew up in this area and returned for a short weekend visit with my son - many great updates and so much history! Numerous hangars featuring different periods of history, it’s easy to spend a full afternoon here. It’s free to visit and well worth checking out if you’re in town.
Bonnie Krueger Dearing — Google review
This is a great place to visit to learn about aviation history and to get close to many historic planes. This museum has many one-of-a-kind artifacts, so it's definitely a place to visit. There is no admission fee, but you can leave a donation.
Linda Zee — Google review
This is an amazing collection of aircraft. It starts with early flight with the Wright Brothers and other pioneers of flight right up to the present day. Piston engine and jets. It is all indoors and 361 aircraft. Organized by era it is marvellous to see. And amazingly it is free. Spend two days if you have the time! Highly recommended!
Mark Spence — Google review
My visit to this museum was truly memorable and enjoyable. The extensive collection of presidential aircraft on display was both impressive and educational, offering a unique glimpse into the history of presidential travel. The exhibits were well-maintained and thoughtfully presented, making our walk through the museum a delightful experience. However, the only downside to our visit was the limited food options available at the museum's restaurant. Beyond just chips and small snacks, there wasn't much variety for a proper meal, which was a bit disappointing. Despite this minor inconvenience, the overall experience at the museum was fantastic, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in aviation or presidential history. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, adding to the positive atmosphere of our visit.
Natalie Rad — Google review
We had a great visit with an air force veteran. Most of the museum is accessible except for the space shuttle and Air Force One exhibits(the elevator to the upper level of the shuttle was out of order and the Presidential planes feature tight corridors you have to squeeze through). The Museum is well laid out and flows from one era of aviation to the next. Well worth the visit and you could definitely spend more than one day there to absorb everything there is to see.
chris bright — Google review
Always a great experience! Lots of history with a chance to see aviation throughout time. This time the kids came at well (12 and 11, boy and girl) they both had a great time as well! Highly recommend...have to give a donation of any amount for a map of the place. Otherwise, free to enter and enjoy.
Andrea Gerig — Google review
I hadn't been here since I was a kid! I came here for the eclipse to see totality on 4/8/24; the event was extremely well organized. While the museum was very busy, the only claustrophobic moments were entering the building and using the bathroom closest to the entrance.
If you are anywhere in the Cincinnati-Dayton-Columbus area and you can take a day, visit this place. If you're an engineer in the aerospace industry, military, or just a huge fan of planes, this place will be heaven for you. Every important aircraft development in the history of the United States (and beyond) is included here.
The place is huge and packed full of details; bring your best walking shoes and pace yourself. If you don't have an entire day, get a map and find your favorites, then focus on seeing those. We spent about 3-4 hours split up by the eclipse and still could have spent another couple of hours in the place.
I left with a mix of feelings; it's a different experience when you're an adult. It has a way of getting your patriotism flowing; it is amazing what we can do when we put our minds to it. On the flip side of that, it is also frightening what we're capable of when we decide to do something; the missile gallery is a sobering reminder of this.
Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre historical park located in Dayton, Ohio that showcases the many important innovations in transportation that have originated from the area. The Park contains 25 historically significant buildings, including the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane and National Historic Landmark, as well as exhibits about Dayton's contributions to World War II. The park also features a brewery and an exhibit about the 1913 flood that struck Dayton.
Perfect for the family!
Whether it’s the history, the natural scenery, or the interactive areas the Carillon Historical Park is a landmark that will be enjoyed by the whole family. Truthfully, you could spend all day here or split it up amongst a few days. The museum has both indoor and outdoor area to be entertained which is great depending on the time of year. We look forward to coming back through the seasons!
We really enjoyed the food at the Brewery as well!
Brennen Waldron — Google review
I had a lot of fun exploring the park and museums. It took about 2.5 hours to get through about half of the park. There's more buildings than I could fit in a single trip. Not sure if there's enough left to warrant a second trip but I'd recommend visiting once if you're in the area.
Andrew Jones — Google review
Carillon Historical Park is an absolute gem, blending rich history, innovation, and natural beauty into a seamless experience. The park is beautifully maintained, with each exhibit, including the awe-inspiring 1905 Wright Flyer III, thoughtfully curated to offer comprehensive insights into the region's significant past. What truly enhances the visit are the very friendly employees, who eagerly approach visitors with fascinating information about the exhibits, adding depth and engagement to the experience. A delightful surprise is the on-site printing company that crafts cards with kids' names free of charge, a charming touch that delights both young visitors and their families. Additionally, the Carillon Brewing Co. provides a taste of history with its historically accurate brewing process, making it the perfect spot to conclude a day of exploration. Carillon Historical Park is not just about revisiting the past; it's a vibrant, educational outing where history comes alive through passionate storytelling, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in exploring America's rich technological and cultural heritage in a beautifully curated and welcoming environment.
Natalie Rad — Google review
First time visiting here. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Didn't get to explore everything, there is so much to explore. Definitely will go back to explore more of the park. The Cafe is absolutely off the charts amazing. The Culp Burger & fires were amazing. I tired the phosphate blue raspberry drink & it was amazing. Definitely would recommend visiting & eating here. It is somewhat expensive at the Cafe, but I believe worth the money. Entry into the park is reasonable price as well.
Joel Collins — Google review
This place is a nice area to go for a walk and to experience the history of the railroad and The Wright brothers.
$12 for adults and 3 and under are free admission. Train rides are available base on a schedule. Mini train rides for children and grownups as well that last about 5-8 minutes long. The park itself is nice and well keep. Restaurant on sight and clean restrooms are available along with wheelchair parking.
Come here for a nice outing with family. It was a great experience and something to do that can take up most of your day and get fresh air as well as learning something new 🙂.
Maranatha Beair (420CloudSurfer) — Google review
A great experience overall with a lot of incredible history. I love that the goal is to build up Dayton and all the incredible people who played a part in its history.
Admittedly I did come with a school so things are probably ran a little different when there are busloads of students coming at once.
Employees are a little intense about who qualifies for train rides and carousel rides. Why not just include it in admission prices?
I understand you need to make money but also the kids already paid to get in, is that dollar really making that big of a difference if the train is already running and so is the carousel?
Morgan Perryman — Google review
We toured the historical park as a group, with the help of a really affable and knowledgeable guide. The many things we learned about the Wright Brothers, their personalities, their numerous inventions and innovations, and their family made it a truly engaging experience. Highly recommend!
Deb Stellrecht — Google review
I didn't know what to expect, but this is a really nice park. I went for the Wright Bros Museum but all the other stuff was equally fascinating. Lots of exhibits scattered throughout period buildings really made for an enjoyable afternoon. The brewery on property is also nice and serves old fashioned sodas in addition to beer and German food.
Matthew Schneider — Google review
Very well laid out exhibit and informative, nice to walk around and see lots of local history. Dayton great flood, transportation, Wright Bros. Can’t wait to see the 1/4 scale train when it opens up late 2022. Climbing the 120 step Brethren Clock tower you can see the current incomplete miniature train track layout. Enjoyed the visit.
Charles Wain — Google review
Came here in august and loved every minute of it. I was sad that a few of the exhibits were closed, but there was still a lot to see. We spent a good amount of time with the trains and the Wright brothers exhibit. The couple's that gave us the tours were all so sweet too. This wasn't on our list when we came to visit Dayton, but I'm so glad we did stop by. Highly reccomend.
Briana Harrier — Google review
🛩️🖨️ and a lot more history.
Volunteers/ workers here are passionate about local history.
Large space with different buildings and facilities 🚻
I would recommend to allocate 3-4 hrs to see it all.
Entry price 💲 was a little higher than what I think would be fair.
Gnans — Google review
Our family love this place! We try to always go to the kid friendly events they host. This weekend it was the antique fire apparatus event. Highly recommend coming to Carillon Historical Park with a membership. (Most events are free with membership) you also get discounts at the stores.
Gavyn T — Google review
Great variety of Dayton related historical artifacts and presentations, highly recommend a stop. Displays range from the Wright Brothers cycling and aviation work (including their 1905 flyer on display) to impressive transportation displays with very old autos, trains, and wagons. The oldest standing house in Dayton is here too, along with old schoolhouse, mill, and other displays. I was very impressed and spent hours here. The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.
A Nabs — Google review
Had no idea this place was so huge and filled with so many incredible artifacts. We went just to see the Wright Brothers exhibit but ended up spending all day touring cash registers, printing presses, steam engines, cars and so much more! A definite must see in Dayton.
Jeanne Cumby — Google review
We stopped here for a couple hours on the way back to Wisconsin from Dayton, and we were pleasantly surprised! The cash registers were very fascinating and a really cool look into the history of commerce in this country. Some of the museum inside felt a bit like capitalistic propaganda at times, but that's how these old products were sold in those times and it was fascinating nonetheless.
We also checked out the Wright museum and the old houses and school house as well as the train museum here. The tour of the Wright brothers' first few planes was really great. Seeing the reconstruction of the 1905 flyer was really awe inspiring. The amount of human ingenuity on display in this museum was palpable and really hit home as to the huge strides in technology we've been achieving over the last 200+ years.
The train museum was also really fun to see. Going inside the old trains and imagining how traveling worked back in those times was also really great to see.
For some reason, this museum made for a more impactful experience of human history than a lot of other museums out there. It's a museum of human progress and human genius instead of human setbacks and human tragedies. I really enjoyed it and the next time we're in Dayton with the kids, we'll for sure be going back and maybe take a train tour of the grounds next time!
Ryan Boelter — Google review
I didn’t know what to expect from this museum/historical park, but I was pleasantly surprised! Lots of interesting history and fun facts about the innovators and entrepreneurs from Dayton. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. And of course, they have a Wright Flyer! Definitely worth a visit.
Eileen Schaumleffle — Google review
The park is beautiful with the Christmas lights and the views are awesome. Lines are fairly long on the weekend, and do buy tickets in advance...or buy a membership. It's well worth it.
Food options are standard, but there's a nice selection of adult beverages, including Glühwein/mulled wine. Lots of unique, "Dayton" gift options. The note cards made in the print shop were lovely.
All of the historical displays are open. The Carillon "tree" is breathtaking.
Go, only Scrooge or Grinch would be disappointed. And I'm sure they'd change their minds after a train ride around the park.
Annmarie Wolcott — Google review
One of the best museums in the state, 14 dollars is more than fair to enter, especially with the history that is preserved within. Absolutely fascinating place. It requires more than a day, you should dedicate 2 days. The print shop, Wright Brothers, Kettering ACDelco, NCR....so much to see.
Wes GS — Google review
This place was awesome. Who knew so much history was in Dayton Ohio! I thought it was so informational and fun, and our kids had a great time!
Bryce Tarnasky — Google review
One of my favorite places in the city. I love hanging out watching for the Eagles who have a made their home here from several years ago. I remember when I was young my mom took my sister and I over by the river and all of these people were holding hands making a human chain together on each side of the banks. (I was so young I don't remember why. I just know it was a neat memory for me and I was happy I got to be there.) I recently went to A Carillon Christmas and had a great time! Took the train ride which was my favorite part. Took home some keepsakes from the gift shops. The bells looked beautiful and you can see it from the new train there or walk right up. Wonderful place. I'll be there looking for the Eagles on a nice day while reminiscing about all the great times I've had there.
Jennifer Kelly — Google review
I was born and raised near Dayton, and hadn’t visited Carillon Park since I was in 5th grade. It has expanded so much, and truly does a brilliant job at transporting its visitors back in time. I took my daughter and two friends here, and we had a blast! It helps that we all enjoy museums, art and history, and attended on a perfect Fall weekday. We spent a solid 4 hours walking around and really observing everything. The staff was wonderful and was quick to give us more insights into the history. Highly recommend for any and all ages! I definitely left having learned something new. Will gladly visit again!
Just a bunch of nerds playing dress up in the woods. I'd never change a thing!!! Love love love the community and people so amazing.. #kamikazefireflies
Dathan Long — Google review
This was an overall good experience. I went with friends and being there with them made it awesome.
Thinking objectively about the festival itself, though, I don’t think it was worth the ticket price. It’s marketed as a permanent village, which to me made it seem like there would be good, well-made structures there when in reality, much of it looks like thin pieces of old wood nailed together to make ramshackle buildings. Colors are faded on flags and tapestries. The benches are warped and have green things growing on them. The paths are gravel. Shouldn’t it be packed dirt? There wasn’t gravel back then.
There was a lot less period-accurate things happening than I expected. For one, there were loud speakers and microphones used, which I was disappointed by. Shows talked big but did little—passionate people without the talent to back it up. Songs were present-day and sung badly over and over. One woman used a terrible British accent as entertainment. The energy from some was still good and helped make the shows, but I’d say it’s probably more kid-level than an adult would enjoy, yet some of the jokes made aren’t great for kids so there’s an imbalance there. But kids wouldn’t notice the poor performances as well.
The food and drinks are over-priced but that’s to be expected at such an event. I thought it was weird that you could buy pizza and Whiteclaw at a Renaissance festival; this was my first time going and I expected it to be more period-accurate. I did see turkey legs and a sign for mead, but I think the mead was just beer.
It was hard to book it over to shows we wanted to see, too. A bit of a confusing layout and the times weren’t conducive to being able to see one show and then another right after in time. Like the jousting only lasted like 10-15 minutes, so if you were coming from something else, you miss it before you can even arrive. :/
Kids’ rides were super expensive—$4/ride on a rickety-looking old wooden slide? No! 😆
On the other hand, the kettle corn was really good and only $3 for a small, but it was huge! The best value of the whole place. And some people who attended had really beautiful costumes and makeup. That wasn’t thanks to the actual festival or ticket money spent, but it was cool to see.
Janelle Molineaux — Google review
The Holiday Yuletide Village was beautiful. The shops were transformed to showcase holiday-themed gifts while keeping the renaissance festival alive. We enjoyed walking amongst the lights and characters in the park. The weather was a bit cool so it was nice to spend some time near the many fire pits they had set up. Absolutely a wonderful experience.
joseph borovich — Google review
A great way to spend the day with family! $23 for admission but there are tons of shows and activities to keep you busy for the day. Lots of different food options available as well as beer. Parking is $3 so be sure to bring some cash.
Tamara Green — Google review
This place is awesome. The ambience is perfect. I would.suggest dressing up if you have the money too. Definitely get a turkey leg and a mug of beer.
Tyler Hendricks — Google review
We enjoyed the outdoor Holiday festival before it got too cold out, thankfully! The food was delicious. The characters never disappoint. They have hot chocolate and coffee and you can add some yummy adult beverages to add to it.
Nicole Lewe — Google review
Such a fun place and lots to do and see. I definitely recommend bringing plenty of cash for food and parking and for the games. Great food and always love watching the joust. Get there early to avoid crowds and traffic!
Elizabeth W — Google review
Always have a blast. The faire runs for all of September and October and they are bringing back the Yuletide in December. Tons of interesting items to look at. Great shows with incredibly talented people. We always have fun. It is crowded and lines for food can be long. Grab something to eat before noon or later in the day.
H Barnhorn — Google review
This was my first year attending and I fell in love! The atmosphere is unlike any other. I'd compare the vibe to one similar of a music festival. People were so dedicated to their character. The performers were amazing on and off stage. Food was delicious!
Kristina Angel — Google review
Was super excited to attend the festival for the first time ever! I got my boyfriend and myself tickets for his birthday and we headed to the festival. It took us an hour to get to the entrance when we were 1.5miles away. The park was over crowded and it was very hard to enjoy the activities. I think I would have loved the festivities if there were about half the amount of people there. The large crowds made it hard to see shows and shop at the vendors. The food lines were really long. When we finally tried to leave at 5:50 it took us over 4 hours to get out of the parking lot. I can’t believe we spent so much time dealing with the parking and so little time inside the cramped faire. Not sure if I will ever return and this experience definitely put a damper on my boyfriends birthday present. I couldn’t help but think of the safety of everyone crammed in there if there had been an emergency. Thank goodness mostly everyone left safely- albeit certainly SLOWLY. Please do better in the next years.
kassiwassie — Google review
The Renaissance Festival was an awesome experience! The tickets are pricey but the amount of entertainment you get throughout the day makes it worth it. There's all kinds of shows, vendors, and food throughout the park and it really makes you feel like you've time traveled. The park is so big we didn't even see everything in the 4+ hours we were there. I've been inspired to dress up next time!
Cameron — Google review
First times joined this event on September and absolutely love it... I felt like going back to my childhood used the blanket to made the princess customes... I feel I be younger...
I heard before they dressed up renaissance custome but now we can dress up more than that and no one judge us...
There was many games and show to enjoy and laugh and relieve your stress.
You can buy your custome here I saw they are really high quality outfits. Also have many interesting souvenir stores. The most my favorite store was insense store... the staffs there they very friendly and patient with my barry language
Thanks for create this wonderful event ...love you guys and can wait for next season !
June Vu — Google review
Had blast, beer is potent, people and scenery were great , a step back in time and be whatever u want, updated my outfit for next time
john deer slayer — Google review
We don’t have anything like this in Ireland. I absolutely loved it. Its great fun dressing up and going along. Some of the people there dressed up are really committed and their costumes look like something from Game of Thrones and Lord of the rings. Its unreal. The atmosphere of the whole place is wonderful. Its crazy its like being transformed back in time once you walk through the gates. The shows are really entertaining. The shops have weird and wonderful stuff. The food and drinks are renaissance inspired. Great play areas for kids. Jousting is the main event and is good fun to watch.
Grainne Holo — Google review
Extremely well-organized event. Renaissance Fair had wide open and plentiful parking and easy exit. Clean grounds, can walk through it in an hour, add time if you stop in the shops and lines and shows of course.
John and Lara Y — Google review
Wonderful. Amazing shows, amazing atmosphere, can't say enough good things about it. Their Yuletide Village was also extremely fun! They need to do more advertising for it so more people can experience it.
We did the kidnapping room and had so much fun. The room and clues were so smart and so well played together. There was a group of 8 of us and we all were able to partake without feeling unneeded or that there were too many people in the room. Our game master, Ryan, was great and so fun to work with. Highly recommend Breakout Games and we will definitely be back to try out the other rooms!
Jennifer Lee — Google review
We did the Island Escape, 3 adults, 1 teen (birthday boy), and 4 children ranging in age from 5 to 9. Austin was our Game Master and he did an awesome job. It was so much fun. We broke out in 50 minutes with minimal help and all the kids were clamoring to do another one! So much fun!
Rita Schubach — Google review
It was so fun! I do feel like they could make it a little bit easier, because it kind of felt like we would never figure the clues out. Overall, I would rate this a super fun experience! Definitely something I would come back to! -11yo daughter
Kyle Singer — Google review
Such a great time! Our game master Moss was fun, friendly and helpful. Have been several times and each different game always has unique and fun challenges. Will of course come back again until we run out of games!
Erin Taylor — Google review
Our Girl Scout Troop had so much fun doing the breakout rooms. They accommodated us with two different games and rooms for the size of our group. We had two different game masters. The group I was with had Val, who was AMAZING. We had a younger group who were very nervous, cautious, and get scared easily but she was absolutely sweet and gave us good hints or warned us when things might pop out. What was really great about Val is that she was so encouraging even though we didn't finish in the time limit. I would hands down go back again and request Val!!
Erin Bowman — Google review
It was an amazing and fun experience. I took my girlfriend out to escape from one of the rooms and we managed to do it with the two of us. It was challenging, thrilling and fun all at the same time. I recommend everyone to give it a try. The experience was even better thanks to our game master Ryan. He was able to help us when we were stuck but not give the answers away. Thank you guys for the great night!
Aaron Orie — Google review
We had a 64 yr old, a 41 yr old, 26(ish) yr old, & an 11 yr old.
We ALL had a blast, had :59 left and cannot wait to go back! We did Runaway train, everyone had something to do, nobody felt left out. Great bonding experience, don’t be afraid to ask for help, they were watching the whole time.just let us know when we were headed in right direction without actually GIVING us a significant step! Totally recommend!
Corinne Morgese — Google review
My family and I LOVE breakout rooms as a way to spend quality time together. It’s always such a fun experience, and Brandon was so so kind and was silly with us when we made dumb jokes about the story line. It was interactive in the best way, and we can’t wait to come back! ☺️
Brooke Kaster — Google review
This was my third or fourth time here, and have loved it every single time! We did the Wild West room and our game master was Seana. She was absolutely amazing, and the room was incredibly fun!
Went again with a different group tonight. We did the Mystery Mansion and it was also a lot of fun. Oliver was the game master this time, and did excellent as well.
Daniel Riley — Google review
i had my birthday at breakout games and it was an amazing experience like always. our game master was Megan and we loved working with her! she was able to give us hint and clues without taking out the fun of finding things out on our own. we did museum heist and i was very impressed by the different ways to solve clues, aka not everything was opening a pad lock. i love the diversity of the workers at break out games and the environment that they make. definitely want to work here when i am old enough!!
Ellie Hanchak (stomach) — Google review
Came with my best friend and we did the Mystery Manor. We had a blast! I will definitely be coming back again. Mac was so funny and nice and his hints were easy to understand. Just the two of got so close! I recommend Breakout Games - Dayton for a fun rainy day activity! We had fun just the two of us buy a group would be hilarious!
Abigail Staples — Google review
Super fun! We had 5 adults and a 14 year old. It was fun for all of us, we did the submarine escape. The room looked very cool! Our game master Fable was great and helped us when we got super stuck at the end 😅 My only complaint would be the room was a little to warm for all of us. But I would still recommend and visit again.
Sara Singleton — Google review
We had a blast! We were celebrating our daughter’s 30th birthday! We did the Runaway Train Escape Room. Ash was AMAZING as our guide! He assisted us with a few clues, was pleasant and made it a fun experience! We finished under 50 minutes! We will be back!
Victoria Gribler — Google review
If i could id rate them with more than 100 stars!! This was one of the most undoubtedly amazing experiences I've gotten to do thus far in my lifetime. We went in as a group of 5 for part of a bridal shower day of events, we all had so much fun even though there were frustrating times. I would highly recommend trying an escape room at least once in your life. The employees are great and kind as well!! I will definitely be going back to do this again, of course a different room/challenge.
Tiffany Moses — Google review
Awesome escape room! We did the kidnapping and our Gamemaster Nebula was amazing! Super helpful and gave just enough of a hint to get us going without giving away the game. Super cool setup and really makes you think. 10/10 would recommend and can’t wait to try their other games… they have 8 different setups I believe. Great experience!!
Cameron Gurr — Google review
We had my daughters 15th birthday here with 4 of her friends. They did the kidnapping room with Brandon as their game master and did he a great job. My wife and I waited out in the front waiting room and heard our group cheering and yelling. One of the girls in our group said it was a great adrenaline rush!
J Shaw — Google review
We had so much fun taking our son to the Mystery Mansion!! Kelly was our game master and she was amazing. She really made the experience so great! Definitely recommend this as a fun and unique family activity!
Jennifer Low — Google review
It was a great family experience. We had a vet emergency where one of our kids was held up and wouldn't make it for our appointment time. I called and asked what our options were and they said they could hold our room until we got there due to no one booking after us. The entire family had a great time and the staff was amazing. We will definitely be going back.
Jonathan Denniston — Google review
My friends and I had an awesome venture! We were given good clues, she was able to help when our chains were tangled and she explained the rest of the clues that we missed. We also got free pizza for failing the escape room😎
Trinity Stevens — Google review
We had the best time I took my two grandkids and two of there friends and they loved it as much as I did what a great time to spend with friend and family of all ages.
Kimberly King — Google review
Went here as a birthday date with my friend and we chose the kidnapping room, we had a blast and escaped with time to spare! Brandon was wonderful through the whole experience, I have never had a more delightful game master! He encouraged us and did not interfere unless asked. Thank you. Brandon for making this a wonderful experience!!!!!
Smith Park Cmas Light display is A+!
The only price = requested charity donation placed in a box at entrance.
Many new and unusual displays. No burned out lights. Areas in route where car can pull over and enjoy the show. (Stay in vehicle)
In my opinion much better than Pyramid Hill display.
Enjoy!
Robin Valentine — Google review
It is a rather large park with lots to do. We went just for the playground. It was decent. Kind of lack luster considering the size of the park. They did have a small splash pad which was closed for the season. My kids had fun but its not a playground I would go out of my way to go to.
Stephanie Luehrmann — Google review
It was a little wait to get into the park, but once we got in the lights were beautiful.
Helen Malone — Google review
This year was wonderful. Over 15 glow balloons! It was fenomenal! And the fireworks this year were the best!
Joel Leiva — Google review
Smith Park always has great events because of the airfield and other great features of the property. It has allot of versatility in the park. I just wish the park was better taken care of outside events.
Mark Sturgell — Google review
It’s large park with multiple fields for soccer and other games, however, park rest rooms were closed most of the time on weekends despite large number of families gathered for soccer tournaments. Only portable washrooms were available with long queues.
Sumit S — Google review
Brought my daughter for a playground picnic during unseasonably warm Christmas break! It was the 1st time I've visited as an adult and forgot how nice the park is overall. They have nice playground equipment and being that close to the airport was fun!
Mary Johnson — Google review
Great park, with playgrounds, splash pad, walking trails, pond and wildlife
Brindy Butcher — Google review
The Ohio Challenge was very well attended. Maybe the biggest crowd in a long time.
Kathryn ?Kathi? Mangus — Google review
Went for the Ohio Balloon Challenge. Loved it and would go back when there isn't an event
megan norman — Google review
Went here during the hot air balloon festival. It was reasonable and fun. They had airplane rides by the butler county warbirds which the museum is near by and great to go spend some time there. They have helicopter rides and tethered hot air balloon rides as well sponsored by someone else. The car show was cool and so was the air show. The shops that set up most was local with great merchandise and nice owners. I enjoy coming here every year. It just keeps getting better.
Amber — Google review
My son and I enjoy the splash pad and park. The skate park in the back is very nice too. We play soccer here during the week and its a very family friendly park. It offers awnings to cook out, gather, or even a birthday party. It also has bike trails and a pond to feed the ducks. It can be very busy at times but still a nice place to have fun with your kids.
Rebekah Mullins — Google review
My son and I go to eat there in the weekends. We enjoy feeding the squirrels and watching the planes take off a d the skydivers coming down. They also have a nice walking trail and playground.
Jaime Sterwerf — Google review
Wonderful park with a bike path over a mile long, splash pad for kids, soccer fields, lake where you can fish, playground, Christmas lights, and baseball fields.
Brandon Keith — Google review
The Ohio challenge is an amazing event you absolutely must attend! Bring a camping chair and cash to shop the vendors and eat. Some vendors accepted cards. Lots of people had dogs with them.
Brandi R — Google review
Large pond for fishing. Several little spot to fish along with 2 bigger areas where multiple people can fish from at once. There is also a small dock to fish off of. Ducks and geese are seen around the pond all the time. Middletown youth SAY soccer has all their games here during Aug-Oct. There is a park which is surround by chain link fence with 3 openings. Splash pad is opening memorial day to labor day from 9-9. Splash pad also is surround by chain link with 2 openings. There is 2 swing sets one with normal swing and one with infant swings. Baker bowl is here which is a skate board park. 2 Pokemon gyms and 1 stop are here. There is a paved patch around the park for walking,jogging, or biking. Grills are at the 3 shelters.
Tropical-themed water park with white sand & palm trees, slides, rides, play areas & an arcade.
This is the best waterpark I've ever been to plz open it back up I especially love the big red slide
Panda Honthy — Google review
Myself and my son really enjoyed this place! I didn't find out about it until this year but wanted to explore new places with my son...the slides were great...very friendly except one employee at the food staff was super rude! Also, they do need to constantly clean up the leaves in the lazy river. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves for 2 days straight at this park! We will be going back!
ashley thomas — Google review
Went there two to three times. The grandkids and I loved it a great place for the family to have fun together.
Draw Dogg — Google review
Really nice. A little hard to find.
Stephs Terr — Google review
Amazing place! Great service!
Ben Terribilini — Google review
Lazy river is filthy, many slides have nearly no water pressure, people get stuck on many of the slides and have to scoot down. Water is dirty in some of the pools, and the staff is very rude and doesn't seem to care about anything. We complained to the staff about all of this and no one cared. Food is bad and overpriced. The bathrooms are also disgusting. The only decent thing we experienced was the wave pool. It's a shame the park is so poorly maintained because it's such a neat location among all the trees and it used to be so nice. But it has just gone downhill. Some of the things I can easily overlook, but the lack of water pressure on the slides is really the deal breaker. And I have seen many other reviews commenting about the same issue.
Ben Moore — Google review
Labor Day was the perfect day to go and they honored my Groupon that excluded that holiday. I really wish there were more umbrellas by the wave pool and a cleaner Lazy River.
Rose West — Google review
About half the rides were shut down because they didn't have the staff to man them. 6 of 7 ticket counters were closed, so a long line at the one open counter. Same story at the concession stands - long lines and not enough help. The rides that were open were fun, but since everyone was crowded onto the few open rides, again, long lines.
The place could be nice, but it has a tired, worn look and wasn't very clean. Not enough shade, not enough chairs or tables. I suppose they wanted us to put all of our stuff in one of their $15.00 lockers. The $10.00 parking charge was another unpleasant surprise. The rides all posted 250-pound weight limits for riders, but this was never enforced, raising questions about this establishment's safety culture.
XingjianR — Google review
This is our new favorite water park! The prices were reasonable from tickets to food. The park was extremely clean, lifeguards were attentive, and the setting was so nicely done intertwined with nature. I have a teen down to a 5yr old and they all had a blast at this park! My favorite part was that it was not busy. I am tired of paying a fortune to wait in line all day and receive poor customer service like other larger water parks. This was unforgettable and we will be back!
Megan Block — Google review
While the rides that were open were fun, there were a significant number of slides that were closed that poorly reflected the park on a day that a lot of new people would come (a carload of people for $50 after 4 pm). When all of the slides are open, I imagine that the park is much more appealing and operates a lot more smoothly especially if the park is fully staffed. If you go, don't expect for all of the slides to be open.
Zach Filla — Google review
Great staff, friendly people, and Live Reggae on Sundays keep me coming back. Season Passes are reasonably priced..and there's beer! :-)
I've been coming for years and have made several longtime Friends as a result of my visits there.
There's a kiddie section for the little ones and plenty to do for everyone else. I would definitely recommend a visit.
Gregory Marshall — Google review
No ATM on site. Bathrooms were gross. So understaffed that half the slides were closed.
I bought a voucher online expecting to skip the line, nope. Had to stand in a 30 person line to go through ticket office for entry.
That said, my family had fun on what was available to ride. There aren't too many steps for the slides and the wait times were typically less than 10-15 minutes. The treads of the steps, however, were in heavy disrepair and will incinerate your feet if they have been in direct sunlight. We had a breezy, slightly cloudy day when we went so it was mixed bag of cool to the touch and volcanic fire.
Other than general refurbishment and limited slide availability, we would still go back and do it again.
Ted Hettel — Google review
It was a fun place to go BUT.... was VERY Disappointed when you couldn't bring in any kind of snack or drink. They only let you bring in a bottle of water. We had to go out to the parking lot to eat our snacks. In my opinion that is a CRAZY rule. They only offer pop, slushie, beer, mix drinks, tea. Which I don't drink. It was an extremely hot day and all I wanted was water. There pop cup is $10😳 X 3kids and $1 for refills. CRAZY. $20 FOR SENIORS (seriously) to get in the park. My daughter did get tickets cheaper on Groupon for her 3 girls and herself.
Tamie Liebnau — Google review
Opening day here and the water is full of debris. Yuck. The pearl pool is supposed to be warm and it's not. This place is showing its age. Regretting not getting a Kings Island season pass instead.
Karen DeHart — Google review
It was nice. We went today, on a nice cool Wednesday. Not busy at all. Price was great. Food was priced well. The employees were nice. The pools did have some debris but there are lots of trees for shade so it's understandable the wind would blow leaves into the pool as quickly as they were cleaning them. I would give it a higher rating but they don't have any pads or tampons for women in the bathrooms.
Cari M — Google review
Awesome place, perfect for family time, a lot of water slides...
Kings Island is a vast amusement park with thrilling rides, including roller coasters and a wave pool. The park features a lifelike exhibit of dinosaurs that adds to the excitement. Along with restaurants, shops and novelties, Kings Island offers seasonal celebrations such as Halloween haunt and winter fest. With their 50th anniversary, they have added new attractions which makes it an exciting experience for visitors of all ages.
I've been to Kings Island several since I was young. I have always enjoyed it. There is literally a small community here of restaurants, shops and novelties. The rides are exceptional. They have even seemed to add a few new ones since my last visit. Their seasonal celebrations keep things fresh through the year. The family looks forward to their Halloween haunt and winter fest in the off season. We decided to get the gold pass this year considering it's their 50th anniversary. So far we are not disappointed. A large section of the park dedicated to the younger kids will help us get our money's worth. Especially with summer coming up we are really looking forward to the water park.
Dusty Sands — Google review
Went for Winter Fest 2022. Great experience for all ages. Amazing Christmas lights display, most of the little kids rides open, and about a dozen or so rides open for kids of all ages. There was various themed musical performance happening at almost every turn. Hot cocoa stands everywhere. They turn the fountain area into an ice skating rink ($). Lots of places to eat, and step inside to get warm. All handicap accessible.
Jon Key — Google review
It's a simply better version of Cedar Point. Way more relaxed. The wait times are shorter, and the rides seem to be working 90% of the time.
I will say, get the dining pass. The food is extra fantastic here. The BBQ place is excellent. On the same token, the drink pass is a great idea as well and a good value. You don't have to go far to find either a drink refill station or a eatery.
For parents with young kids, I will say this has a much better kids area than Cedar Point. Also, restroom cleanliness is pretty good for an amusement park, and the restrooms seem distributed better than other places.
Caleb Weber — Google review
King's Island is an incredible amusement park in Cincinnati! It offers a wide range of thrilling rides and attractions that cater to all ages. The park is well-maintained, clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
The variety of roller coasters at King's Island is impressive. From the exhilarating drops and twists of the Beast and Diamondback to the fast-paced thrills of Banshee and Mystic Timbers, there's a coaster for every thrill-seeker. The rides are well-designed and provide an unforgettable adrenaline rush.
In addition to the coasters, King's Island offers a great selection of other attractions. The water park, Soak City, is perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. The live entertainment shows are entertaining and add to the overall fun atmosphere of the park.
The dining options at King's Island are diverse and tasty. From classic amusement park fare like funnel cakes and hot dogs to more diverse options, there's something to satisfy every palate. The prices are reasonable, considering the quality and variety of food available.
One of the highlights of King's Island is the Eiffel Tower replica, which provides stunning panoramic views of the park. It's a great spot to take memorable photos and appreciate the beauty of the surroundings.
Overall, King's Island is a top-notch amusement park with thrilling rides, friendly staff, and a great selection of dining options. Whether you're a coaster enthusiast or looking for family-friendly fun, this park has it all. Highly recommended for an unforgettable day of adventure!
Divya Chauhan — Google review
One of the best amusement parks in the country! Great rides and entertainment! 15 roller coasters in total! Planet Snoopy kids area is ranked among the top in the country every year. A lot of variety when it comes to eating including restaurants and food stands. Great shopping is also offered for all your souvenirs! Park is extremely clean! The staff is wonderful and will answer any and all of your questions! Plenty of parking in the massive parking lot. Definitely a must visit if you love rides and attractions! You will not be disappointed and have a blast!
Kylie Mangini — Google review
First time at King’s Island! There was always an allure to the park when I would drive past it on 71. I got to go during the Christmas Lights, so a couple rides were open but most of the big ones were shut down. Still a great time! Did bumper cars, ate some carnival food, rode the alien ride, got some great photos. A great day full of great memories. My heart will always be with Cedar Point (my first love) but I’m excited to come back to King’s Island in the summer.
Collin Marshall — Google review
I love Kings Island. This park has always been fun, but, over the last fifteen years or so, it has been transformed into a first class place. So many great coasters, including some, like Orion, Diamondback, Mystic Timbers, and Banshee, that are the best anywhere, along with classics like The Beast and The Racer, and a ton of smaller yet still fun rides, like The Bat, one of the last Arrow swinging coasters, and the Arrow mine train, Adventure Express. Combine this great coaster collection with an impressive selection of flat rides, excellent staff and operations, exclusive merchandise, local food, top notch cleanliness, a great kids area, and so many fun celebrations like Haunt and Winterfest, and you have a park that's easy to get to and easy to spend the whole day. Go there, run back to Orion for your first ride of the day (and jump back on if you can) and leave time for the train and the antique cars and a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Plus save room for blue ice cream!
Matthew Hysell — Google review
Love this amusement park- both the roller coasters and Soak city. We enjoyed the rides in the morning, then Skyline chili for lunch, and went to the water park in the afternoon. Wonderful variety of tubes, body slides, two wave pools, plenty of lounge chairs too. We went in a Fri and the lines were manageable- long for some rides, not too long for others. The Beast does not disappoint! My husband and I rode the Racer back in 1998 when it went backwards, but it no longer does, so we rode it again for old times sake, still fun ride! We enjoyed the fireworks at 10pm, and had Graeters ice cream to end the night. Terrific day!
Cinr98 Roh — Google review
Kings Island was extremely fun! Definitely come earlier in the day to make your moneys worth because it can get pretty expensive. I loved all the rides I went on. Diamondback and Orion had huge drops that had me holding on for dear life and personally, the scariest ones for me were Flight over Fear and the Banshee. Food options over at Kings Island were also good and there was a good amount of scary and fun rides. If you want a relaxing but also thrilling ride, I definitely recommend Whitewater Canyon, it was personally one of my favorites.
tien vu — Google review
This is a really nice amusement park! We have the annual gold season pass which is great. We also booked the food and drink pass which pays off by them self if you life nearby.
The roller coaster 🎢 are a lot of fun and fits from young until old 😀
The water park is also great, you’re able to spend hours 😀😀
Food: don’t expect a high class restaurant… but some of them are really good compared with the amount of food which they have to provide.
We love this park, it’s safe and great for visiting.
Michael Nitz — Google review
This place is awesome! Kings island is the third best theme park I’ve ever gone to (first is Epcot, and second is magic kingdom). I’m a chicken on coasters, and the beast, mystic timbers, and backlot stunt coaster is the best. As a Cincinnati local, it is always nice to go up to ki for a couple hours to ride the beast and leave. Worth the money every time.
Landon Johnson — Google review
Absolutely impressive!! I’m blown away by what a beautiful park this is. I’ve been to all the major parks around the country and this is in the top 3. There’s something for everyone, all ages and food galore. Fright Fest is amazing, decorated top-notch. The passes are a super good deal and includes parking which saves you $25 bucks! They also aid the disabled with more than reasonable accommodations.
Shawna Collette — Google review
This park really has some great rides now with the addition of Orion. While there I noticed that the park was kept clean and the employees I interacted with were very friendly. Another thing noticed is that there was a good amount of security personnel as well. There are also some older rides here that are a bit shaky, but I was quite surprised with mystic timbers since I last rode it in 2017 when it opened and it's still a smooth wooden coaster. I also got food here and it was quite good. Lastly the weekdays at this park are usually light so not allot of wait times.
George Terplan — Google review
Was delighted to see that the park that I had such wonderful childhood memories from 2 family visits had not only held up, but had exceedingly improved over the years. Highly recommend spending at least two days here if you are coming from out of town to get a chance to ride everything that you want. Great family atmosphere, and though our son is now old enough to ride all the big coasters, there is a great kiddie land for the little ones as well.
Dan Herdman — Google review
Had a great time. It had been way too long since the last time I was there. Really enjoyed the Orion and Diamond Head. We were there for a private event and then got to stay and check out the Haunt. If you enjoy Halloween and all the spooky displays and haunted houses etc. You will really enjoy Kings Island Haunt. We sure did!!!
Frank Baker — Google review
We had a wonderful family weekend. The service by employees was outstanding. The food was just as good. All rides were operating and their Halloween haunt was set up as spectacular as always! We got fast lane passes and every dollar spent on this trip was well worth the memories! I’d like to add that my son has a cardiac pacemaker and the security did a fantastic job recognizing his ID card and knowing just what to do and not do. It hasn’t always been that way at KI and it’s obvious they are now trained well and everything went smoothly with that too!! Thank you KI for getting everything right!❤️
Michelle Jumper — Google review
Winterfest 2023. Great time, they claim to have 7 million lights this year and I believe them. Many different themed branches of the park with lights on every surface. The parade was a blast for all ages and really brought out the Christmas spirit in everyone. Only downside would be the lack of rides but I was fine with not getting frostbite from the Orion.
Steven Hoover — Google review
Pretty fun amusement park, especially during Christmas time when they have the ice rink up. It is certainly Ohio based with certain features like corn and chili, but they have some awesome gluten-free options which are particularly nice. I have only gone during December, so I can’t say for sure, but both times the staff were oddly unfriendly. It’s definitely no Disney, but it is nice.
B. K. Rouzaud — Google review
So I'm from California, where know is open 365 days a year, this place was open for a very short period of time, they were open until x12/31 and open back up 04/29 yet season passes for 5, meal plans and drinks plans plus the park plan cost me over $2000, for less than half a year of fun is not very worth it. Now i have to admit they have rides better then the ones comparable to knotts, but i could go to knows any day i want and eat and ride all i want. Plus my meal plan didn't transfer correctly and i had the platinum plan
will holsey — Google review
Went for the Halloween Haunt. Had Fast Passes. Had an AMAZING TIME! Fast passes are definitely worth it the money! Rode every ride twice within 2 hours and seen all the spooky sites. Very nicely decorated. Coasters scary AF after dark!
Tiffany West — Google review
Came for Winter fest December 2023 and what a treat!!! Bought tickets in advance and through security and ticket line with a very small wait.... What an entrance with the ice skating rink in the front/middle and lined with all sorts of pieces to eat and multiple options, then in the backdrop the Eiffel Tower draped with memorizing hundreds of feet long stands of lights, just a thing of beauty!!!! Hot chocolate options all over and sweet shops around every corner.... Great job owners and management as every single staff member we ran across ( which had to be 50+ ) was very nice and polite....roller coasters of course down for the winter but they had a bunch of rides available for the little ones to the bigger kiddos.... Can't wait to be back
James heath — Google review
It's a really good amusement park. It's well-staffed, with washrooms nearby and food options available at most corners, although the food prices are a bit high, as expected. The parking lot is quite spacious. I particularly enjoyed the Mystic Timbers ride as it's pretty fast.
Recreation area with lodging, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing & fossil-hunting opportunities.
Overall I have to give the State Park a Five Star experience! We decided to go camping with our towable RV.
If you are doing that make sure to inquire about the level of each spot as we where on a VERY steep hill which was hard to level.
All facilities seemed decent but we just used the camper for a 2 Night stay. (Me, Wife and Daughter.)
There are tons of activities to do! And they are all put on through the park Naturists! Highly recommend especially if you have kids.
Cfox2000 — Google review
It seems to be a very nice area. Quite popular. Some fishing spots are so picturesque it's ridiculous! The park seems to have everything you could want in an outdoor getaway. Fishing, hiking, boating archery, camping, cabins, and probably more I dont know about!
NDF — Google review
We went camping during Memorial Day weekend. We had an absolutely wonderful time! We camped at the equine campground, it was a delight to be surrounded by horses. We went to the nature center and saw all the cool animals they’re rehabilitating. Then we went to the lodge, got some coffee, then watched the animal encounter where we learned about some of their education animals! The kids had a wonderful time! After that we went to the beach. We had fun at the beach as well, but they hadn’t cleaned up the sticks and debris off the beach yet so that was a bit bothersome. We had assumed they would’ve had that cleaned up with it being Memorial Day weekend. But it didn’t stop us from having a good time in the sun and sand! I’m sure we’ll be back!
Alexandria Fike — Google review
Beautiful place to stay. Took my girlfriend and some friends for a weekend to get away. Beautiful lake, boat rentals, game room, warm that’s pool open late, calm friendly bar, comfortable rooms, and above all the perfect place to enjoy the world for a while. For the price of rooms/cabins I would recommend this place to anyone.
Gabriel Beach — Google review
This place is huge. We went to the archery range and walked a trail close to there. It was close to the water, some spots were maybe a little too close, but it was very pretty and the view of the lake was spectacular. We also visited family at the RV camping area and it was absolutely stunning. There is a cute little trail right there close to where we were and it had a little waterfall and beautiful creek views. There is also a burial mound at the end of the trail. We will definitely be going back again, can't wait to check the place out in spring/summer.
Katelyn Kirk — Google review
Went and visited my daughter who was camping there. The spot she had was really nice, despite those I seen with alot of slopes in the electric sites. We went on a small hike to the Indian mound and came across a waterfall the kids really enjoyed. Trails was nice, despite a few different paths leading in other directions but I used all trails to stay on track.
Regina Trobridge — Google review
I have always loved Huston Woods ever since I was a child. When I come back to visit Ohio I always make sure to stop and take a hike on one of the trails. I also love going to see the animals that live there because they can't be in the wild anymore and reside there now. There are restrooms scattered around the park. There are playgrounds for the kids. Plenty of picnic areas and the park is dog friendly, they even have a dog park for your four legged kiddos.
Mollie Stobaugh — Google review
While this is an amazing park, the camping spots are the worse out of any campground. I have been to 20 campgrounds since September. Look at this photo. Would you want to be by another person in this two trailer spot. Also, park in the mud! Glad I am leaving before the eclipse sell out
Deb Thompson — Google review
Beautiful place. Plenty of trails that snake through the woods and the lake itself looks amazing. It's definitely a must go if you're in the area and enjoy the outdoors!
James Beaupry — Google review
I loved my stay at Hueston Woods Lodge. We ate at the restaurant for most of our meals and the food was amazing. Their French fries are now my new favorite fries. The lounge is also a great place to get drinks and enjoy a relaxing evening after a long day of hiking.
We really enjoyed the hiking trails and all of the geocache locations spread throughout the park. The fossil collection area is loaded to the gills with fossils of many different varieties. I absolutely recommend visiting even for a day trip. The nature center and raptor rescue would be an awesome place to bring kids or to visit as adults like we did.
5 stars.
Chris Kraner — Google review
Have an expansive disc golf course. Sinage for start is not great. One staff member we asked was not sure of where to go. However they did get us a map of the course for us. Course signs need par information on them. Had a blast playing course.
Blu Griffin — Google review
Winter camping at Huston woods. Electric at full hook up sites, bath house: hot water, sinks toilets working. Relaxing, cold, quiet, 8 other campers, still lots to do. Struggled getting out of warm camper . Will definitely do it again
Joseph Simpson — Google review
Beautiful place with the lake in the background. Lots of trails and things to do ( archery, equestrian, small beach and others) . Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is also good.
Manish Acharya — Google review
Our tent site was a swamp but it had been raining a lot, so much so, the road to the lodge was under water.
John Myers — Google review
I’ve been here for decades. I came as a little girl with my family, and now I’m able to come with my own children. The lake is beautiful to look at, kinda didn’t like my kids swimming in it because the water is very murky. 🤪 They have boats there and you can go fishing. There are several walking trails. I’ve been on about 3 of them recently. All beautiful. The only reason for 4/5 stars is the beach is kind of icky. There is a lot of geese poo and the water doesn’t look like it should be swam in, but tons of people swim in it so I suppose it’s fine. Haha. I used to swim in it too as a child. But everything else there is great. They have animals you can go and see, and a playground for the kids!
Sam — Google review
Always been a great park. Neat animals, nice campground, great hiking and mountain bike trails. Lake is calm enough to Kayak. Great overall place. Mountain bike trails too!
mir1cle — Google review
This is one of the best state parks in Ohio I have been to. The nature center is easily a big highlight, as it has snakes, hawks, and bobcats. The hiking here and scenery is about as good as it gets. I saw a bald eagle in the wild here, but by the time I snapped a pic, it started to fly away making for nothing but a blurry picture. Also, there are plenty of restrooms here, which is not something you get at every state park in Ohio. This place is 100% worth the trip.
Thirteendays — Google review
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Expansive public school known for its scenic campus, museums & liberal arts programs.
No matter the season, this campus is a beautiful place to be! It has all the feelings of being in a Hallmark holiday movie.. the campus is absolutely gorgeous..The Fall foliage, to the flowers that are planted along campus during the spring and Summer.. or the gorgeous art and architecture that is around with the beautiful winter snow.. Mami university.. Oxford, Ohio.. is a beautiful place to visit, attend school, explore, live..
Carey Marie — Google review
Its a bit hard to rate an entire university. I'll preface this with the fact that I'm rating from a students perspective and won't be factoring in cost to attend in my review.
First, the university is big and beautiful. All the old brick buildings give a nice general vibe to the campus. Uptown is also a nice social hub for the weekends, fit with bars, restaurants, and Bagel and Deli. There are plenty of people on campus to befriend and plenty of clubs to find like minded people with.
Second, the classes. I've had great classes so far, not finding any "bad" professors. For context, my classes have revolved around computer science and math. Mileage may vary, I haven't taken every class.
Third, the food. The included meal plan gives access to meal halls which have a wide array of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some items, like cereal or pizza, are guaranteed every day of the week, with other entrées being cycled out each day. Its good at first,, but these dining halls are functuonally mean to be eaten at daily. After a while of that, the food quickly becomes just edible. The Armstrong center has a bunch of restaurants that require payment like normal, however they don't accept meal plan swipes or their equivalent value, something I've seen in much smaller universities. This food is actually good, but eating here isn't sustainable for the aforementioned reason. Paying at these locations means you're really paying twice. Once for the food, and again for the meal swipe you've essentially wasted. For this reason, I've taken a star.
Lastly, I feel safe on campus. Their transparency with active police activity sent to your email along with their crime and fire reports each year indicate this campus is a pretty safe place to be. Its in basically the middle of nowhere, the campus being its own town. In fact, Miami University outsources their own police department to the town its inside of.
Jack Duvall — Google review
Beautiful Campus and wonderful Engineering Campus Tour! Guide was very knowledgeable... area is very nice with lots of outside trails and quaint lil town Square w yummy food.
Tim McCormick — Google review
We were there because our daughter graduated. She really enjoyed the experience. Miami is a beautiful well cared for campus. The staff was always very pleasant and helpful to me. We love staying at the Marcum Conference Center. If we had to do it all over again WE WOULD!
Caroline Rivers — Google review
Campus may look nice but academically they have a lot of work to do. The math department is one of the worst and they don't do anything to fix it. For the cost of attendance, being a student, it is not worth it.
Noah Chance — Google review
What’s there not to love about Miami University?
Answer: The parking
Makenzie Ryder — Google review
genuinely the most predatory, scammy, most life ruining place i’ve ever had the misfortune of attending. i transferred so quick. do not go here if you have a choice.
A. W. — Google review
Great University. Pricey for my taste. But Scholarly like. Very Scholarly like. Uh hoi!
MottyFlux — Google review
Beautiful campus with walk and bike-friendly environment.
Md Osman Gani — Google review
Best food and live music venue.
Jimmy Johnson — Google review
I visited Miami in June 2018 for a campus tour, and I fell in love at first sight. I was amazed by how beautiful the architecture at the campus and loved walking around it. This is my son’s senior year at Miami University.
Henry Campbell — Google review
Beautiful day for Commencement, Commissioning and Graduation! Hooyah to our new Ensign, couldnt be ANY prouder of both my Sailor and Airman!!!!
It was a short and fun experience of knowing how maple syrup is made.
Guide's were awesome with all explanations
The place also offers short walk trails.
Charan Konatham — Google review
I don't make it to CNC very often any more due to physical limitations but this place is amazing and I'm hoping it is still well hiked!! Red wing trail!! Not 5 stars because the aforementioned trail is ALWAYS muddy! Bring old shoes and you'll have a blast!
Jeremy Brown — Google review
The nature preserve does not belong to Ohio Parks/ Hamilton County parks.
It is privately owned, and you pay for every single person that enters EVEN your DOG. A 4 person 1 year membership is in the realm of 100 dollars. The person who pays for the membership must be with you in order to get in. You can't give your card to someone else for them to get in. They check. Nice trails that are well taken care of, but you don't pay per car load like other parks it's by person.
Corey Coffey — Google review
Many miles of hiking trails with varying intensity, from easy to moderately difficult, mostly from elevation... Trails themselves are very well marked and maintained. Couple areas that require crossing a creek using rocks, but most crossings have a built bridge. Saw deer, butterflies, and even a hummingbird!
Jacob Miller — Google review
I've made the west to east side trek over here a few times, and always enjoyed it. We hike the many excellent trails and enjoy that they are uncrowded. When you do run into someone else, they are quite friendly. If we lived closer we would certainly have a membership. The Cincy Nature Center is a fantastic, serene getaway from everyday life. Highly recommend!
Chris Chaney — Google review
Absolutely loved it.
We went on September 25 and entry was free. It’s usually 10$ per adult. It’s perfect for learning about plants if you are a student. Good way to build bond with family and just enjoy.
There is a guesthouse for all your occasions as well. And a large park for picnics. I just loved it
There was a market for artists and there is an art store you can get some cute stuff.
There is a section for kids to explore.
Sabeena A. — Google review
Went for the lights on 12/17... LOVED the atmosphere that night, walked around the grounds and the gift shop/cabin/lodge. Wonderful light display and great vibe... loved the live music, museum and appreciated the efforts to be organized and efficient. A highlight of our Christmas break!
Lorilyn Harper — Google review
It's a beautiful location, the park is very well marked and clean... visitor center has very nice and respectful people who are willing to help with anything u need. Didn't walk on all the trails but covered a good amount
Ryan Williams — Google review
I love it here!!! Been coming here since I was little and it gets better every year!! The staff truly cares about the environment and being good stewards to inspire their guests to care about their local environment too. They have trails for all skill levels and their events are unique and absolutely amazing!!!
Lauren Connolly — Google review
Awesome park for hiking and taking amazing photos! Even have trails that are very light and easy, so anyone can go! Also a great place for kids that encouarges exploration. The Playscape for kids is an area that has so much for kids of all ages to explore and do!
We regularly visit this business for unique groceries and fresh meat/fish. They have an unbelievable selection of cuisine from around the world. An extraordinary wine and beer selection also. My kids love to visit the candy section as they can always find something that catches their eye. They recently expanded and now have knives and other cooking utensils. We will be visiting again soon.
Jonathon N. — Google review
What an amazing "grocery store". It's really much more than a grocery store, and the "international market" moniker truly fits. First of all, this place is a lot of fun to just visit. Kids don't usually enjoy going grocery shopping, but they will here. There are so many interesting sections a varieties of food that we regularly spend hours there just browsing. The prices are average, but there are also some good deals to be had on special items. The beer cave, beer/wine tasting bar, port-a-potty washrooms, fire truck hot sauce aisles, ...and I could go on... are pretty unique.
Cory Sakai — Google review
Walked in..in Aw! This market isn’t just a market, your stepping into a different world all together! We were in there three hours and didn’t begin to see it all…can’t wait to go back! And if your a fan of wine and spirits..they have a department that will impress the most finest of spirit connoisseurs!
Lorie Parker Wade — Google review
A great experience for anyone, this store has everything you could ever want! From toys and collectables, to exotic foods. From kitchenware to magic crystals. If you can imagine it, they've got it! They've also got these fun decorations everywhere. It's like a grocery store mixed with a playhouse, in the best sort of ways. If I could, I'd go way more often. I can't recommend this place enough!
Kitten Cat Games — Google review
A store that truly has a bit of everything! From sharks, fresh fruit and vegetables, to bison and ostrich. Jungle Jim’s has all the groceries you know and love and tons you have yet to try. This place is packed full of character and personality and a must check out place when near by.
Warren’s Reviews — Google review
An awesome experience! This store is incredibly expansive, with a huge selection of items from all around the world, including the US. They have fun decorations, and I always feel that the prices are reasonable. They also have a massive hot sauce section, complete with a fire truck. Definitely a spot to check out if you’re in the area.
Collin Myers — Google review
As out of town visitors, we came for free fun and treated this stop as a museum more than a grocery store. We did purchase groceries at reasonable prices. The decor and eclectic mix of products makes this a memorable attraction. It's easy to get lost!
Bonnie Robinson — Google review
This place is simply awesome. It has everything you can think of, from international foods to ostrich eggs. The amazing thing is, this place is always so organized and tidy despite its tremendous size and inventory. Lastly, this market is very kid friendly! We are always welcomed with some some sort of craft or hand out at the Giraffe entrance, something my kiddos look forward to on-top of all the amazing attractions. This is a must see if you live in the Cincy area!
Tyler Evans — Google review
I'm not sure I can find the words to describe how cool this place is. Says it's one of the top 10 places to bring visitors and I'm so glad the people I was visiting in Cincinnati brought me here. We spent about 2 hours walking around this store that they say is a grocery store but quite honestly it's got everything you could ever possibly need or want and things you didn't know you needed or wanted until you've seen them here. Their international section is the best I've ever seen. They have everything from fresh fish to craft ice cream to clothing and jewelry and coffee and tea and more meat or cheese than you could ever imagine. Don't forget to stock up on beer and wine while your hair as well, maybe grab a cigar. And there's a whole toy section for the kids when you first walk in. Super impressed with this place and anyone traveling through this area should definitely stop in and check it out. The jungle outside is a nice touch
Aimee Robidoux — Google review
First time here, it's like a circus and a grocery store had a baby. They have a wide selection of foods from around the world and the Ole Smokey sipping cream I was looking for. Very cool.
Kaelyn Mays — Google review
Everything. They have everything. It's a wild, wonderful mix of farmer's market and wally world from Family Vacation. A quest, a vacation and a trip to the local grocery store all mixed together.
This was a fun exploration as well as a shopping trip. Prices were all over the place: some excellent deals...some about what you see elsewhere.
Where Jungle Jim's really stands out is the extraordinary selection. The wines, the beers, the international foods, the produce as well as the bakery, fish and meat departments. All outstanding.
Cary Duke — Google review
One stop for all your European & Asian & Indian food. Other regions also catered for.
I saw pretty much every style of food under one roof.
This is definitely a must for
all non Americans to get your fix from home.
I had a good look around and can see why people enjoy this shopping experience.
I will be coming back and recommend this place for all your UK essentials, i.e., PG Tips....
Tahir Anwar — Google review
Amazing place for groceries and a wonderful place to discover international groceries. This was the highlight of my Cincinnati trip. Please wear comfortable shoes, there will be a lot of walking. We spent a total of 3 hours in here!
Nabila — Google review
What an amazing place. The largest selection of groceries I have ever seen. Foods from India and the Philippines to England and Australia. Excellent service. If you are in the area it is definitely worth the time to stop. Allow lots of time to browse the whole store.
Dan Brown — Google review
This is a very unique store. You can spend hours here looking at all the items that are not available in most stores. This store has a great selection of Lodge cookware items, wooden cooking utensils from England, and too many cooking items to cover. The frozen meat includes ground yak and ground camel. I never made it to the bakery or produce department due to a lack of time. I am sure the variety in these departments is very extensive. I look forward to my next trip to Cincinnati.
Jim Cox — Google review
It's a crazy place. Easy to get turned around in. If your looking for an item and they don't have it, I'd be surprised! It was very very busy when we were here and that took away from the enjoyment of the place. I did find a number of items that were expired that were still on the shelves. So look out for that, the logistics of operating a grocery store of this magnitude has to be a nightmare. It's definitely a "go see it once" kind of a place! The pop selection is good and as a root beer collector I appreciated the selection.
Mark N — Google review
Nice selection of international goods, large variety of produce, and a lot more. A refreshing change of scenery from more prevalent grocery chains. Some nice refurbishing in recent years, but it feels like they could do more as far as new products, promotions, slight changes to layout. Had some issues with odd items not scanning at checkout. Not a deal breaker for me. The sheer volume of items, novelty items to browse is well worth the trip. And wait at checkout was very short, was not too crowded for weekend.
Shawn Haynes — Google review
What can I say about one of the biggest and funnest grocery stores. There is such a wide range of international foods to browse. I enjoy Asian treats and there are so many options. This was my second time shopping here and I was pleasantly surprised in finding fresh Asian baked goods from a local bakery (bakery Q) which were delicious.
By far one of my favorite places to visit in the Cincinnati area.
Kenny Kimball II — Google review
Great Place to visit. Weekdays are best to visit because the weekends are packed. Great selection and prices are pretty good too. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. If Jungle Jim's doesn't have it then it probably doesn't exist. The bathrooms are a must see on the trip through the store. Make sure you have great walking shoes. They even have maps. A must see store. Make sure you have a cell phone for everyone in your party in case you all get separated and need to locate each other.
michelle flo — Google review
Jungle’s Jim’s international supermarket is a food-lovers dream! Every ingredient one could imagine, every cuisine one could crave, every snack one could want is all here!
The store is ENORMOUS, offering every type of cuisine and ingredients from around the world! There are sprawling sections of ingredients and dishes from various cultures including Indian, Chinese, Japanese, American, Canadian, Polish, Mexican and MUCH more! They even have a dedicated section just to hot sauces.
There are huge produce and deli sections, as well as a delicious baking section with all manner of goods. This location also has a Graeter’s in it and a gigantic alcohol section.
There is also a section for toys, collectibles and boardgames. It really has everything you could need and more! The staff are all super accommodating and helpful so you don’t get lost!
Jungle Jim’s is truly a wondrous supermarket that takes you across the world without ever really leaving! It is fun to both shop here and to visit for the experience itself!
Georgia — Google review
Wow! There is a lot going on here. This is the largest indoor super market I've ever been to. Lots of international food. Lots of fresh produce and international produce. Health food, beer, wine, cigars. Kitschy in a good way.
Very helpful staff. Lots of staff to help direct.
Very much a whole body experience.
Bruce Lowther — Google review
Very eclectic grocery store. It’s definitely an event. Lots of different food and drink from around the world. Well themed with animatronics and static displays. They let you taste wine and beer as you shop. It’s fairly crowded but the line move fast. I think I was most impressed by the variety of produce that you don’t normally see. Live fish were fun too.
Kyle Becker — Google review
Jungle Jim’s offers an impressive selection of live lobster. Upon entering your greeted with the fantastic array of fresh seafood worldwide. The department, boasts a vibrant atmosphere with displays showcasing, various fish, shellfish and other aquatic delicacies the tanks are well-maintained ,showcasing a variety sizes. The staff is knowledgeable and assists customers in choosing the perfect lobster. Overall, I had a wonderful experience!
Adrena — Google review
This market is amazing place! They have everything you can imagine, too much to mention with food aisles of groceries from all over the globe. The meats, produce, cheese, seafood, liquors, smoke shop with a cigar humidor are my favorite spots to hit! Prices are very reasonable and sale prices offer great deals! Each shopping trip is an experience!!! You can get a glass of wine or beer to sip on as you shop!!! Highly recommended!!!
Pat V — Google review
Great selection of wine ne, cheese, lunch meat, and soda. My personal favorites there is the insane collection of weird soda flavors, and the international food market focusing on European meets and cheeses. I've been here several times and every experience has been wonderful.
Sizable outdoor museum showcasing a variety of sculptures in meadow, forest & garden settings.
Day 3 on vacation and my girls were exhausted from all the hiking and walking. I am really happy that there is a driving Gallery Loop that allowed us to stay in the cat. There are parking areas along the loop if you want to stop and get up close to the sculptures or just enjoy the scenery. I came across 2 restroom buildings along the loop. There are a lot of sculptures along the loop and many that can't be viewed from the loop. You can rent a golf cart, that I do recommend so that you can see more without the limitation of being in the car and less walking. Some part of the loop, the road is pretty steep up hill and down hill, and narrow. The highlight of my visit is seeing the cats and a racoon eating cat food. I heard there are several of raccoons living under the deck. So cute!
Tilly Lo — Google review
Great place if you enjoy hiking and art. Also you can just enjoy the art from the car, or enjoy a nice hike.
Be warned if you decide to walk the whole way there's very steep hills to go up and down.
Also as there's lots of places to park, you are free to do a hybrid of the two options.
Mark Gillaugh — Google review
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park offers a memorable and enriching experience for art enthusiasts, nature lovers, and families alike. Its unique blend of art, culture, and outdoor recreation makes it a must-visit destination in Butler County, Ohio, inviting visitors to explore, engage, and be inspired by the beauty that surrounds them.
In addition to its impressive art collection, Pyramid Hill offers various amenities and activities to enhance the visitor experience. Picnic areas provide the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch amidst the serene surroundings, while hiking trails offer opportunities for exploration and exercise. The park also hosts events and educational programs, including guided tours, art workshops, and outdoor concerts, enriching the cultural experience for visitors of all interests.
Avinash Patil — Google review
Good place to visit on a sunny day..there are carts available but we went around on foot 👍🏼 Wish the museum was open. Sculptures are mostly abstract and each one looks interesting.. ponds, overview spots are beautiful .. special mention to Romeo Juliet in the air 👏🏼👏🏼
Mohana Shukla — Google review
Very nice place, beautiful and clean. I walked the path and it was not terrible. The two big hills were a bit much but do-able. Take snacks and drinks if your going to be there a while, there is not much available. It took me about 2 hrs to walk the whole thing.
Kathleen Defnet — Google review
This is a great thing to do a little expensive 10 dollar admission per adult, and it is wheel chair friendly. You can use your car to drive around, but you can rent an art cart (golf cart) for 20 to 25 dollars an hour. It was so fun get the golf cart you can off road and get up close and personal to the art there is so much to see, lots of cool little areas must do at least once!!
jackie zimmer — Google review
This place is amazing who loves sculptures,Arts and Hiking. There is a entry free of 10 usd for adults and 5 usd for ages from 6 years to 12 years. This is a must go place for people who lives near hamilton,ohio. There is a ancient sculptures Museum which countians sculpture from greek, egyptian and Syrian region dated back about 4 thousands years ago. There are also some trails here who loves hiking. You can have cart for travelling. But it is better to roaming around on feet to feel nature and art works. There are lots of small lakes also available. In the visiting centre you can find some snacks,drinks and souvenir. There are enough restrooms available. It is better to brings some snacks and lots of water if you prefer to visit by walking as there is lot of hilly area.
Mahmud Anjir Karim — Google review
Very nice park, sculptures, and museum. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will be going back because there is more to see.
Steven Combs — Google review
Really interesting. Lots of the sculptures were dated to the 60's and 70's iron works. Other more updated ones were very original. The monolithic stones were my favorite. Sculpture and nature.. hand in hand. You can also rent golf carts to travel around the park. Want to go back in the summertime.
Mike Ritchie — Google review
Absolutely love. Loved seeing the sculptures and you definitely have to go to the ancient sculpture museum. Loved seeing the artifacts. Really enjoyable and peaceful place
Pyt Gracie — Google review
This is definitely one of the more unique locations my fiancé and I have visited. We rented the golf cart since we hadn't used one in forever and made the gallery loop once, then used our own car to hit the loop again, park here and there, and explore things more thoroughly. The sculptures and displays are definitely eye catching, and the overlook at the very top of the loop has an excellent view of the surrounding country. Be warned that the times to visit the Pyramid House are very limited and rigid, but otherwise we both enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely come again!
Brian Walker — Google review
Great photography opportunity with an option to rent a golf cart in order to get closer to the sculptures. Peaceful setting and would be a great place to pack a picnic lunch and rent the golf cart to find a serene place for lunch. Pay the extra fee and rent the cart! You'll have so much more fun.
Jaime Hamilton — Google review
Wonderful Christmas lights!
Kudos for Hamilton residents getting in free on Tuesdays. Such a nice gesture!
Kathleen Cole — Google review
Loved every minute of our time here! Highly recommend! Glad we rented the golf cart to drive around which made it easy to stop and look! Definitely worth the price of admission! Beautiful grounds with a wide variety of artwork and be sure to stop and see the ancient art as well.
The sprawling 1840s cemetery and arboretum in gothic revival style is a National Historic Landmark, with many notable burials. The facility spans over 700 acres and has beautiful picturesque roads for exploration.
A quintessential example of a "Rural" Cemetery. A fantastic place to view amazing funerary art from all around the world. Stones made in Scotland, France and Italy are all found here. The chapel is a gothic gem. The winding roads, ponds, and dedicated green space make for a powerfully peaceful setting. Don't miss the Spongebob stones. They are for two sisters who both served in the armed forces.
Kevin Baumann — Google review
Wow. The architecture at Spring Grove Cemetery left me at a loss for words. Beautifully crafted grave stones and monuments and mausoleums provided so many sights to see and left me wondering about the people interred with them and what their lives were like. Old cemeteries are a treasure of history and ancestry.
Enjoying the Days — Google review
Beautiful cemetery! It gives you vintage feeling once you drive the unique big tall tombs with some beautiful designs (angels, etc.).
We drove the cemetery around finding old style to the newest one. Yes, this cemetery is really huge!
Nice ponds, beautiful tulips all over.
ABC AM — Google review
Spring Grove Cemetery is a peaceful sanctuary! This historic cemetery boasts beautiful landscapes, serene ponds, and remarkable architecture. It's a perfect place for contemplation and quiet walks. The staff is respectful, and the grounds are well-maintained. A place of both beauty and historical significance, ideal for honoring loved ones and appreciating nature's tranquility.
Divya Chauhan — Google review
This is an impressive historical cementary with rolling hills. The grounds and buildings are beautifully maintained. The provided services are perfect. A fine place for a dignified funeral and a restful place to visit a loved one.
Mary Zellmer — Google review
Wow, what beautiful grounds and interesting architecture of the crypts and grave markers. We were just driving by and the buildings looked so intriguing we just had to stop.
And a big shout out to security guard Frank Evans. He saw us looking at a building, stopped and took the time to point us to other interesting locations. A heartfelt thanks to Frank for the assistance.
Tom Jacopi — Google review
Spring Grove Cemetery took my breath away! This is not your ordinary cemetery. This place is packed with extremely stunning fields of magnificent architecture. The nature that surrounds the cemetery is perfect for photographing special celebrations and for making fond memories with that special someone. It has such a unique charm to it that you can feel in the air as you’re walking through.
I would highly recommend going on a Sunday morning or early afternoon.
Natalie Kerr — Google review
GORGEOUS cemetery. I can easily see why this is a national historical landmark.
The grounds are vast and I would highly recommend stopping at the cemetery office to talk to Pam (wonderful, lovely staff member) and pick up some maps. If there's something in particular you'd like to see, let Pam know - she is very knowledgeable and friendly.
The Norman Chapel is not open except during services and special occasions like Memorial Day, so don't count on that. But there's lots of other sights to see, enough that you could easily spend an entire afternoon here.
The grounds are immaculate and the landscape is loaded with lots of interesting focal points: hills, spooky trees, small bridges, tunnels, lonely paths. Tons of upright monuments, a Civil War section, incredible mausoleums, and serene ponds makes this place perfect for mediating, exercise (45 miles of paths!), and just appreciating nature and the peacefulness that comes from reflecting in a cemetery.
I can't give this place enough praise, it was everything I was hoping for.
atom tarragon — Google review
I worked with Ms. Venita Brown and she treated me like family. My experience with everything was exceptional because of her kindness. With everything that was going on in my life, I feel like God put her in my life at the right time and for that, I am very grateful. She was very attentive and I didn’t feel rushed.
Thank you for making my difficult time not so difficult.
The cemetery is clean and well kept. The online directions make finding my loved one very easy.
Jame Andy — Google review
Huge cemetery and botanical garden. I like the really old monuments .. it's art and history all in one. Plus the botanical aspect .... mature trees, flowering bushes and flowers and lakes. This makes it ideal for critters ... birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer. Man made waterfall and a fountain, marble statues and crosses are beautiful. some people find cemeteries sad or scary but it's a great place to take a nature walk or sit and read. While i was there walking around enjoying the perfect weather and playing with my camera ... saw a couple having a picnic and laying on a blanket under the trees.
I felt it was a lovely safe area but in the world we live ... always be careful as a woman alone. Its a huge place so be careful not to walk so far and get turned around or lost.
Rhonda warner — Google review
★ Popularity: Locally known.
★ Size/Location: Large.
★ Business Type: Cemetery/Trails.
★ Business Hour: 8am to 6pm.
★ Activities: Walking, Visiting.
★ Reservation: None.
★ Parking: Spacious.
★ Accessibility: None.
★ Facilities: Funeral Homes.
★ Staff: Janitor, Security.
★ Pet-friendliness: No pets allowed.
★ Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.
★ Expense: Free.
Spring Grove Cemetery on Sunday was a bustling place, filled with visitors and walkers, who came to take a casual stroll. I went along the perimeter loop, which was about 5 miles long, and was amazed by the stunning collection of grave stones, monuments, and mausoleums. The array of trees and plants was equally impressive, and it was a wonderful experience to witness the diversity of nature. I was also pleasantly surprised by how many people were out enjoying the park on a Sunday, and I felt grateful to be in such a beautiful and peaceful place.
Thang — Google review
The gorgeous and peaceful resting grounds and arboretum are such a beautiful part of Historic Cincinnati. The plots can be a little bit of a challenge to locate but are all so beautiful to admire. You can stop and park your car and walk around or just enjoy a slow drive through the paths. Hours vary depending on season but they are open year round. I love to come in the fall as the leaves are changing. Makes for some stunning photos.
Corey Brill — Google review
Wow, what a beautiful place, particularly on a vibrant autumn day. I have no idea how good this place is as a cemetery. But, as a beautiful and historic tourist attraction, it is top notch. Of course, there are plenty of famous Cincinnatians interred here. The names are Kroger, Proctor and Gamble. It's fun just walking or driving around to see what you can find. Of course, there is no admission fee.
Donald Mansmann — Google review
This cemetery is BEAUTIFUL and so big and sprawling. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the unique older gravestones. It's so big you could genuinely spend hours wandering.
Kailey Parks — Google review
Beautiful cemetery. The grounds are beautiful and immaculately maintained.
Misty Harral — Google review
Very nice architecture. We walked around a bit and found Thomas Huges (created Huges Stem HighSchool). It’s a beautiful place. I love how nice, clean and virtuous the place is. Plants, bushes, flower etc. are clean & watered!
TruVon Edwards — Google review
Visited for the first time today and was completely blown away!
The cemetery is extremely large and the grounds are beautiful. The lakes are home to swan, ducks, geese (gooses if you're fancy 😉), turtles, large snails, and huge carp. For that alone is worth the visit. Actually the place is so big you're likely gonna need multiple visits to see everything. Not a bad place for a date night with the Mrs. as well.
The reason I personally wanted to visit was to step back in time. Seeing the dates on the headstones and moseliums and just getting to be near the beautiful architecture is so humbling. It's truly an amazing place to spend hours walking around enjoying the history, the masonry, the scenery, and wildlife.
A ton of freemasons are buried here as well it seems, if you're into that part of history as well. I'll certainly be back!
Michael B. — Google review
I've been to a number of different "park" cemeteries including Hollywood in Richmond VA and Mount Auburn near Boston as well as the Pere Le Chaise in Paris. This cemetery matches up to those in terms of the quality of the groundskeeping and the ability to navigate around the cemetery.
The grounds here are beautiful and it's clear that the groundskeeping staff works hard to keep this place in excellent condition as a sign of respect to those who are laid to rest here.
Salmon Chase (Governor and Supreme Court), Rudolph Wurlitzer (founder of the Wurlitzer company), Bernard Henry Kroger (founder of the Kroger supermarket chain), both Procter and Gamble. It's a revered place and it was a positive experience to visit these graves and pay tribute to those who came before.