Summer Travel

Summer Fun

Kalberer Emergent Tower in Holden Arboretum

If your kids haven't climbed the Holden Arboretum's Kalberer Emergent Tower yet, put it on the list. The steel tower rises 120 feet —...
Guide

Top 7 Worth-the-Drive Splash Pads in Ohio

Sometimes a road trip is worth it just for the splash pad at the end. Ohio has a handful of them that are genuinely...
Free Fun

Southwest Ohio Waterfall Road Trip

Southwest Ohio is better waterfall country than most people realize. Within a few hours of Cincinnati or Dayton, you can find gorges, cascades, and...
Summer Fun

Worth-the-Drive: Zoombezi Bay Water Park

About two hours northeast of Cincinnati, Zoombezi Bay in Powell, Ohio, lays claim to being the largest water park in the state. It sits...
Guide

10 Fun Festivals Worth the Drive

Festival season is in full swing! You can find lots of charming celebrations happening all around the state. Here are some of the more...
Summer Fun

Pine Lake Waterpark & Beach – 2 Hours North of Dayton

Pine Lake Waterpark is a solid summer day trip for families who want something more than a standard pool. Located about two hours north...
Guide

14 Water Parks around Cincinnati & Dayton {2026}

Summer in Southwest Ohio means one thing: figuring out how to keep the kids cool without hearing “I’m bored” by noon. Luckily, there are...
Guide

45 Summer Festivals in Southwest Ohio {2026}

From May to August, each weekend has lots of festival fun. Our guide to the best summer festivals in Cincinnati features 30 can't-miss events!
Hidden Gems

Float Troy: One-of-a-Kind Floating Tent Experience

Do your kiddos wake up every day looking for an adventure? Connect them with nature and excitement overnight on a floating tent in Troy,...
Summer Fun

6 Ohio Hot Air Balloon Festivals {2026}

Have you ever been to a hot air balloon festival? Hot Air Balloon Festivals are family-friendly events that often have something everyone will enjoy....

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