No Summer in Cincinnati would be complete without at least one visit to Paramount’s King's Island. The area’s largest amusement park and one of the top 15 in the country is filled with rides, stage productions, shows, movies and shops. Ranked as the Number 1 classic roller coaster of all time by USA Today, “The Beast” was considered the premier coaster for many years. “Son of Beast” was added in 2000 and has a drop of 214 feet and tops out at 78 mph.

Landlocked at The Beach Waterpark

We are more than 1000 miles from a sandy ocean beach. However, the Beach Waterpark at I-71 in Mason fashioned itself as Jamaican cool, as if its’ 35 acres sit along the coast of Montego Bay. When the Midwest summer humidity gets you, cool off by body surfing in the wave pool or hydroplaning down a giant slide. Make a day of it here and then head over to King’s Island, directly across the street, for your evening fun.

Coney Island is not just in Jersey

This laid back getaway on the banks of the Ohio River offers a fun family outing without all of the cost or utter exhaustion of a day at a larger, more frenetic amusement park. Coney Island Amusement Park offers rides as well as water attractions including the Sunlite Pool which contains a 500 ft. water slide and 180 ft. water coaster. Pedal boat trips on Lake Como offer solitude and relaxation.