Center of Science and Industry (COSI)COSI features 300 interactive exhibits throughout 7 exhibition areas. Explore hidden worlds
under the seas or become an engineer. Explore the universe and land a rocket ship, or play tricks
on your senses. Test the laws of gravity on the country’s only high wire unicycle! Discover the
magic of the movies on our giant 7-story Extreme Screen Theater.
Web site:
cosi.org

German VillageGerman Village is a beautiful historic district on the southern edge of downtown Columbus.
Web site:
germanvillage.org

Columbus CrewThe Crew is Ohio's professional Major League Soccer club. Crew Stadium is located off I-71
and 17th Avenue on the grounds of the Ohio Expo Center. The season runs April-October.
Web site:
columbuscrew.com

Anthony Thomas Candy factory toursIn 45 minutes or less, view chocolates being produced from copper kettle to final packaging.
Free factory tours are every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am. to 2:30
pm.Web site:
anthony-thomas.com

Ohio CavernsOhio Caverns is the largest and most beautiful of all Ohio Caves. Its exquisite
crystal-white stalactite and stalagmite formations are nowhere to be found in greater profusion of
artistic settings. The diversity of formations and unexcelled coloring are all the more interesting
because the formations are still in the process of development so be sure to bring your camera to
keep these memories.Ohio Caverns is situated 4 miles east of West Liberty, Ohio on the Logan /
Champaign county line.Web site:
ohiocaverns.com

Olentangy Indian CavernsOff of Home Road, 3 miles west of US 23 north of Powell. Tours of this limestone wonder are
offered daily April 1- Oct. 31. Outside the caverns is a reproduction of an indian village.
Web site:
olentangyindiancaverns.com

Cleveland area

Rock and Roll Hall of FameImmerse yourself in the sounds and spirits of the greats at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s
Rock and Roll Night School. Night School consists of a monthly series of educational,
discussion-based classes offered free of charge from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Museum’s 4th floor
theater. Check out the Rock Hall exhibits and musician appearances this summer including: ”Take Me
Out: Baseball Rocks!” and the Legacy of the Doors which opened in June.
Web site:
rockhall.com.

The Children's Museum

The Children’s Museum is the only institution in Cleveland completely dedicated to
the overall development of young children, ages birth to eight years, through family learning. In
its twenty-first year of operation, the Museum continues in its mission to provide exhibits and
programs that enhance child development - a place where thousands of young children annuallydiscover the world and learn through play.10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland (In University Circle).

Great Lakes Science CenterAlmost 250,000 square feet of space make the Great Lakes Science Center one of Americas
largest interactive science museums. More than 400 hands-on exhibits, larger than life OMNIMAX¨
films, daily demonstrations and more than 4,000 exciting educational demonstrations annually, show
visitors the interdependency of science, environment and technology, particularly in the Great
Lakes Region. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland.
Web site:
greatscience.com

Cuyahoga Valley National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park is a place where you can learn about history and nature at the
same time. There are over 125 miles of trails including the The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath
Trail. Parts of the old Ohio & Erie Canal runs through the park. It was a 308-mile
waterway connecting Lake Erie to the Ohio River. This transportation route, which influenced local
and national prosperity, was dug entirely by hand by mostly German and Irish immigrants. Cuyahoga
Valley National Park can be accessed by many different highways, including I-77, I-271, I-80 (Ohio
Turnpike), and State Route 8. Park signs are visible from each of these freeways.
Web site:
nps.gov/cuva.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailroadOn
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad you will experience the fun and adventure, the romance and nostalgia of riding the train on
one of the oldest, longest, and most scenic excursion railways in the country. Enjoy an
unforgettable journey through the heart of beautiful
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, along the
Cuyahoga River and the historic
Ohio & Erie Canalway between Cleveland and
Akron, and on to Canton. Choose from a variety of different excursions and special events available
throughout the year. Days, departure times, and fares vary.
Web site:
cvsr.com.

Cincinnati area

Newport Aquarium Newport Aquarium showcases over 7,000 aquatic creatures from around the world in a million
gallons of water.
Web site:
newportaquarium.com.

The Beach WaterparkWith 49 of the most thrilling water rides and exciting attractions anywhere, including the
Kahuna Beach and Volcanic Panic, the entire family can plunge into all the fun of summer at The
Beach.
Web site:
thebeachwaterpark.com
.

Kings IslandOne of the best amusement parks in the United States. Located off of I-71 in northern
Cincinnati. Open May-October.
Web site:
visitkingsisland.com.

Other points of interest

Kelley's Island Glacial GroovesThe Glacial Grooves on the north side of Kelleys Island are the largest easily accessible
such grooves in the world. They were scoured into solid limestone bedrock about 18,000 years ago by
the great ice sheet which covered part of North America. A trough 400-feet long, 35-feet wide, and
up to 10-feet deep remains today. The ice, probably hundreds of feet thick, flowed from the north
in what is now the Lake Erie basin. The Devonian limestone containing the grooves contains marine
fossils that are 350 to 400 million years old. Many other grooves were quarried away during the
last century. There is camping available on the island at the Kelley's Island State Park. Reserve
early as spots fill up fast in the summer months.

Put-in-Bay and South Bass IslandPutinbay, Nicknamed the "Key West of the North" offers an exciting nightlife with live
musical entertainment to satisfy all generations. Strolling Barbershop singers, bagpipers, steel
drums and Ohio's best entertainers are frequently seen on Put-in-Bay island. Also on the island is
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. For a small fee, you can go to the top of
the column and can see all the way to Canada on a clear day. Web site:
http://www.nps.gov/pevi

National Museum of the US Air ForceThe National Museum of the United States Air Force galleries present
military aviation history, boasting more than 400 aerospace vehicles -- many rare and
one-of-a-kind -- along with thousands of historical items and powerful sensory exhibits that bring
history to life and connect the Wright brothers' legacy with today's stealth and precision
technology. Also home to several Presidential aircraft including the Air Force One which carried
President Kennedy back to Washington D.C., after he was killed in Nov. 1963. Located in Area
B, Wright-Patterson AFB, near Fairborn, Ohio. Web site:
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

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