Local area

Amusement Park..Two parks in one, one great price. Rides, food, entertainment, waterpark. Seasonal www.visitkingsisland.com

Was recently named one of the top zoo's in the nation by a Zagat's Survey. www.cincinnatizoo.org

Named No. 1 in the Midwest by Zagat's. See penguins, pet sharks and see world-famous shark rays - only two in the northern hemisphere. www.newportaquarium.com

Home of the Cincinnati Red's www.reds.com

Home of the Cincinnati Bengals. www.bengals.com

www.miami.muohio.edu

Historic Canal Town - shopping, food, festivals and bus tours. www.metamoraindiana.com

150,000 square feet on gaming. www.hollywoodindiana.com

Bundle up and ski, snow board and tube with the entire family. www.perfectnorth.com SEASONAL

State of the arts 70,000 square feet museum brings the Bible to life. www.creationmuseum.org

www.msj.edu

www.xavier.edu

www.uc.edu

restored Shaker Trace Wetlands with a wildlife viewing shelter, Frisbee golf course, three nature trails, two Parcours Fitness Trails and an equestrian trail, 18-hole golf facility with driving range, clubhouse and snack bar. Soccer complex, 85-acre lake with fishing, Parky's Pirate Cove wet playground. Pirate Parky's Pedal Bay, designated lake area for pedal boats,Two-floored Visitor Center with nature displays and Nature's Niche gift store. www.greatparks.org