Worth the Drive Archives

Summer Fun

Worth-the-Drive: Zoombezi Bay Water Park

June 2, 2026

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

June 2, 2026

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

May 21, 2026

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

Playgrounds

Worth the Drive: Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground

April 23, 2026

If you’re looking for a next-level playground adventure that truly stands out, Preston’s H.O.P.E. Playground is absolutely worth the drive. Located in Beachwood (near...

Spring Fun

Worth the Drive: Timbuk Farms’ Tulip Festival

March 31, 2026

Spring is in full swing, and if you're looking for a colorful escape that's close enough for a day trip but far enough to...

Spring Fun

Worth the Drive: Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan

March 30, 2026

If you're looking for a spring getaway that feels like stepping into a storybook, Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan, is calling your name. Sure,...

Free Fun

Worth-the-Drive: The Possibility Playground

March 18, 2026

A new milestone has been reached in the town of Corydon, Indiana, with Possibility Playground. Spanning an impressive 32,000 square feet within the Hayswood...

Travel

Worth-the-Drive: Veal’s Ice Tree

January 20, 2026

What started as a backyard accident in 1961 has become an annual tradition for the Veal Family. The Veal Ice Tree is a massive...

Holiday Fun

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom

December 2, 2025

Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom This holiday season, Kentucky Kingdom transforms into a magical winter wonderland filled with lights, snow, festive attractions and plenty of holiday...