Family Attractions in Ohio
When traveling to Ohio with your family, kids will be easily entertained by the countless family-friendly attractions in Ohio.
For family fun, let Choice Hotels help you find the family attraction for your next adventure.
In Northwest Ohio
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
Just west of I-75 at exit 111
Wapakoneta,
OH
45895
419-738-8811
800-860-0142
Named in honor of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, this museum celebrates Ohio's contributions to the history
of space flight. Items on display include a F5D Sky Lancer, the Gemini VIII spacecraft, Apollo 11 artifacts and a moon rock.
In the museum's Astro-theater, multimedia presentations of the sights and sounds of space unfold against a starry background.
In Northeast Ohio
African Safari Wildlife Park 9
267 Lightner Road
Port Clinton,
OH
43452
A 100-acre preserve with hundreds of rare and exotic wildlife, including endangered animals. Animals roam around the park
while visitors can explore the ground and take amazing photographs. Animals that will be spotted include giraffes, zebras,
alpacas, camels, warthogs, and more.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland,
OH
44109
216-661-6500
Home to the largest selection of primate species in North America! Learn about over 3000 animals representing more than 600
species. The zoo also offers a botanical garden.
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland,
OH
44114
216-694-2000
The Great Lakes Science Center is one of the largest interactive science museums in the United States and home to more than
400 exciting hands-on exhibits, breathtaking films and daily demonstrations. Enjoy lunch at one of the three on-site restaurants,
and visit the gift shop before you leave.
In North Central Ohio
Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway
Toledo,
OH
43609
413-385-5721
The Toledo Zoo is home to dozens of exhibits featuring a wide variety of animals from around the world. Be sure to check out
the Arctic Encounter, featuring underwater viewing of polar bears. The Toledo Zoo is also home to the world's only African
Animal Carousel ride, sure to please the kids!
In Central Ohio
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
9990 Riverside Dr
Powell,
OH
43065
614-645-3400
588 acre zoo offers amazing exhibits including a 100,000 gallon coral reef, the largest manatee exhibit outside of Florida,
the largest reptile collection in the US and more. Zoo director "Jungle Jack Hanna" often appears on The Late Show with David
Letterman.
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