Family Vacations Directory - Ohio

Our list of extra special places includes the ice cream makers who love ice cream 24/7 and who provide not just ice cream but unique choices for all ages. The best places have stories to share with each scoop. Some places include watching the ice cream being made or special tours of the dairy farm while others offer an ice cream parlor atmosphere. [Read More]

Renaissance festivals span the country during September and October offering the perfect solution for those who are short on time but looking for effortless, screen-free family fun. [Read More]

From riding the marvelous Polar Express to enjoying miles of magical lights we have plenty of yuletide excursions in Ohio to make enjoying season with family and friends more fun. [Read More]

Currier and Ives scenes look a bit more chaotic when populated with 21st century families, but the idea is timeless - sharing time together. Christmas holiday escape options include festively decorated cabins and cozy lodges ideal for sharing adventures, making discoveries, and creating memories. [Read More]

Let the snow fly while you take your kids sliding & surfing in a domed tropical island where snow gear and sunscreen will not be needed but flip-flops are essential; a place where being all wet is part of the experience plan and wave pools, tunnel slides, and lazy river floating is part of the fun. [Read More]

Swim, splash, play volleyball, hike, go geocaching or just chill with your kids for less than you might expect because report card “A”s earn discounts during spring break and beyond. [Read More]

Only in Ohio’s bucolic Miami Valley is it possible to canoe on an ancient river, relive the days of early settlers, and be thrilled by Wilbur and Orville Wright’s dream of flight. Go stargazing; participate in science and an ancient Indian village. [Read More]

From the Apple Fest in Lebanon and spooky wagon rides at Bonnybrook Farms to the awesome corn maze at Niederman Family Farm we have a list of terrific possibilities for screen-free family fun. [Read More]

Ozone Zipline Adventures offers thrilling tree top soaring experiences for all ages making it easy to see the planet from a squirrel’s eye view. [Read More]

Yes, it is possible to have a family beach vacation in the middle of the US. The Great Lakes area offers several rewarding spots and some of the very best water parks can be found in Ohio and Illinois. [Read More]