anmom Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 We are in town for a few days, plan to go to the Creation Museum tomorrow. What are some other must do or places to eat while we are here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The zoo is very nice and there are some nice museums (EnterTRAINment Junction, Cincinnati Museum Center, etc.). I could probably give you better suggestions with an idea of the ages of your kids and your family's interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Deweyz pizza Museum center Aquarium Zips burgers Zoo Jungle Jims grocery Oh, and yes, seconding Jungle Jim's. That place is fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmom Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 The zoo is very nice and there are some nice museums (EnterTRAINment Junction, Cincinnati Museum Center, etc.). I could probably give you better suggestions with an idea of the ages of your kids and your family's interests. Kids are 8,7,4 We were possibly considering Kings Island, but I'm hesitant with my kids ages. What do you all think? Museum center was on the list of possibilities, do the tickets for all 3 museums last only 1 day? We have been to several aquariums, so I think we will pass on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ooo, Cincinnati is where we go for speech therapy! My ds is 5 btw, so that's where we're coming from. :) On the Museum Center I'd just do the children's section and maybe an imax movie if you think they'd like it. The Great Parks system in Cincy is AMAZING. You could spend all your days just doing park after park and never find it dull. But my boy is ALL BOY, lol. The Newport Aquarium has a really unique walk-through tank. We haven't done the zoo there, but it's supposed to be good. We LOVE the Montgomery Inn. It's all bbq. I get the chicken sandwich, swoon... If you live pizza, La Rosa's is the one everyone orders. I don't know, beyond that we usually just do the parks, lol. Some have history centers or trails or paddle boats to rent. They're almost like state parks. It's $3 for a day pass or $10 for the permit to get you in and out for the rest of the calendar year. Even for just a few days you might as well do the $10 pass and have the flexibility just to drive in. We've done a fair number of them and liked all of them. Some of the parks have these really cool flintstone pedal cars you can buy that fit your whole family, hehe. You could do that during nap time to get them to quiet down. :) There's a place for public fossil hunting on the north side of Cincy. I haven't been there yet, but it looked fun with the info I read online. (just google public fossil hunting Ohio or something) Sure there's more you can do, but we really love the parks. Here's the website. Great Parks | Great Parks You might consider taking your bikes. :) Here's a link to the fossil place. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g50962-d3383561-r144794203-Trammel_Fossil_Park-Sharonville_Ohio.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I don't think kings island is open during the week right now (but I didn't look it up). My kids like their Halloween/fall stuff this time of year. We have season passes...don't know that I would pay full price for it. We really like the museum center (all 3 museums). I am pretty sure all the museums are included in the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Jungle Jim's--way too much fun to miss it. Freedom Center (Underground Railroad museum) Krohn Conservatory--inexpensive and very nice I second Montgomery Inn as well. It's wonderful. And the parks are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 When we lived in the area our boys loved Jungle Jim's because we'd give them $5 (this was 10 years ago) and let them buy what they wanted. It was so hard to choose but it was fun! We also enjoyed the zoo and the Hamilton County Parks. And the museum center, but we lived nearby so a family membership was well worth the investment. Depending on how much time you have you might consider a visit to the Air Force museum in Dayton, about an hour north of Cincy. It's free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 If you enjoy hiking check out Mt. Airy Forrest. There is a really neat wheelchair accessible treehouse that would be a perfect place for a picnic. There is also a great playground nearby. http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/index.php/mt-airy-forest We visited the Museum Center a couple weeks ago. My 6 & 4 year old enjoyed the Natural History Museum the best, it isn't huge so I think you would have time to do both the Natural History and the Children's Museum unless your kids are patient enough for you to actually read everything. I'm not sure about doing all 3 museums on the same day. I think the 3 museum ticket is only for 1 day, but call and ask because I'm not sure. It isn't always open, but if you get a chance to go up into Tower 1 you can see how the rail yard operates. It's pretty interesting. It's been 3 or 4 years since I've been, but the zoo is really nice. I think King's Island is only open on weekends right now. There was a Cincinnati thread about a month ago, you may find some more suggestions there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Okay...I travel to Cincinnati several times a month for work and have never even heard of Jungle Jim's. Off to see what the heck it is and where it's located! My kids love the museums. My dd was about 5 when we were there and she adored the children's museum. My Ds was about 8 and preferred the natural history museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 When we lived in the area our boys loved Jungle Jim's because we'd give them $5 (this was 10 years ago) and let them buy what they wanted. It was so hard to choose but it was fun! We also enjoyed the zoo and the Hamilton County Parks. And the museum center, but we lived nearby so a family membership was well worth the investment. Depending on how much time you have you might consider a visit to the Air Force museum in Dayton, about an hour north of Cincy. It's free! I love the Air Force Museum, but doubt it would be worth the drive, considering the age of her kids. It's not a super engaging museum for younger kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I love the Air Force Museum, but doubt it would be worth the drive, considering the age of her kids. It's not a super engaging museum for younger kids. Depends on your kids. Mine were about the ages of the OP's when we lived there and couldn't seem to get enough of that museum. We went about twice a year. They just loved airplanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ikea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ride the Ducks in very close-by Newport. Vehicle goes in the river *and* drives around Cincinnati for an overview of Cincinnati (and a few Newport) highlights, with a tour guide and free duck quackers. You can get this in combo w an aquarium ticket, or separately. I have relatives there. When we visited we thought this was fun. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ooh yes, ikea!!!! My son LOVES ikea and asks to go there. He likes to eat at the cafeteria and he super loves their play area. You check the kids in and go shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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