Making Memories

Scene 75 Entertainment Center is your one-stop shop for activities to suit a range of ages and interests. The little ones jump, bounce, and slide their way through a collection of inflatables while older kiddos can explore the arcade. Maybe you’re up for kids vs. adults laser tag? Or a trip through the laser maze? The newest attraction is The Pin Deck, a 12-lane boutique bowling alley where you can also play foosball, billiards, or table shuffleboard. The Eastgate location of Jungle Jim’s International Market brings the whole world to Clermont County. More than 70 countries are represented throughout the store, where shoppers can get a taste of Indian spices, Eastern European condiments, and Asian sauces without bringing a passport. Don’t miss the candy section, where classic candies mix it up with all sorts of delights. May we suggest a bag of treats for your trip home?

Batavia’s Tri-State Warbird Museum honors our country’s rich aviation history with a special focus on the planes of World War II. Inside the 22,000-square-foot facility, you’ll learn about iconic flying machines including Cincinnati Miss, a P-51D Mustang used for training Royal Australian Air Force pilots. This type of plane served in every combat zone of the war. You’ll also find artifacts relating to WWII aviation, preserving the history of America’s heroes.

Dive into more stories from the past at the Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC), where you can learn about dinosaurs and trilobites at the Museum of Natural History, take a trip through the city’s past at the Cincinnati History Museum, or let the kids enjoy some science-based play at the Children’s Museum.

Playtime is always on the schedule at Kings Island. Scream your head off on iconic thrill rides like The Beast and Banshee or opt for calmer family fun at Planet Snoopy, where Beagle Scout Acres allows for shaded play and The Great Pumpkin Coaster offers a fun first-coaster experience. Soak City Waterpark’s slides can help you cool off from all the excitement.

Talk to the animals at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, where you can feed a giraffe at Giraffe Ridge, visit with fan-favorite Fiona the hippo and her family, or explore Elephant Trek, a five-acre habitat that’s home to a multi-generational herd.

For a visit with some sea creatures, just cross the Ohio River to Newport Aquarium. Walk across the Shark Bridge over the Surrounded by Sharks exhibition area, meet the otherworldly octopus and moon jellies in the Pacific’s Ring of Fire exhibit, or explore a coral reef without getting wet. Who can resist that kind of memory?