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/ July 7, 2026
Zoombezi Bay is a 22.7-acre water park owned and operated by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, just north of Columbus. It opened to the public on May 26, 2008, on the site of the former Wyandot Lake Adventure Park, which the zoo
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/ July 2, 2026
Wildwater Kingdom was a water park in Aurora and Bainbridge Township, Ohio, that opened on June 17, 2005, as the aquatic half of the Cedar Fair-owned Geauga Lake resort. It rose on the site once occupied by SeaWorld Ohio and later the marine-life section of
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/ June 26, 2026
Tucked into the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse in Cleveland’s Flats, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium is Ohio’s only freestanding aquarium — a compact but captivating walk through the waters of the world. Worlds beneath the surface Journey from local Ohio rivers and the Great Lakes to tropical
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/ June 26, 2026
One of the largest zoos in Ohio, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo spans 180+ acres of hills and forest just minutes from downtown — home to thousands of animals and one of the most impressive indoor rainforests in the country. World regions to explore Walk through
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/ June 26, 2026
Founded in 1900 and routinely ranked among the best zoos in America, the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium blends gorgeous historic architecture with modern, immersive habitats — a Northwest Ohio gem worth the trip. Pioneering exhibits Toledo made history with the Hippoquarium, the first exhibit to
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/ June 26, 2026
Compact, walkable, and packed with personality, the Akron Zoo is a beloved Northeast Ohio destination that punches well above its size — and a perfect example of how much a local zoo membership can unlock. Animals from around the world Wander Pride of Africa for
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/ June 26, 2026
Made famous by the late Jack Hanna, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is consistently ranked among the top zoos in the United States — a sprawling, world-class destination in central Ohio. Regions of the world The zoo is organized into immersive regions: Asia Quest, Heart
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/ June 20, 2026
Cedar Point is a 364-acre amusement park perched on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio, recognized worldwide as the Roller Coaster Capital of the World. Open since 1870, it ranks as the second-oldest operating amusement park in the United States and consistently draws more
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/ June 20, 2026
Kings Island is a 364-acre amusement park in Mason, Ohio, about 24 miles northeast of Cincinnati, known for one of the densest roller coaster lineups in North America. Since opening in 1972, it has grown into a year-round destination anchored by record-setting coasters, a full
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/ June 15, 2026
Richfield Coliseum closed for good on September 24, 1994, with a farewell concert by The Who’s Roger Daltrey — the last official event ever held inside the arena that once sat halfway between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. The building’s shutdown didn’t happen all at once.
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/ May 5, 2026
A successful Cedar Point visit rewards riders who plan ahead, arrive early, and understand how the Sandusky, Ohio peninsula park actually flows. With 18 roller coasters spanning the entire spectrum from family woodies to a 420-foot record-setter, Cedar Point packs more vertical thrills per acre
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/ August 1, 2023
Top Thrill 2 is Cedar Point’s reimagined version of the legendary Top Thrill Dragster — a 420-foot strata coaster rebuilt by Zamperla with a triple-launch system that builds speed in three separate stages, topping out at 120 mph before sending riders through a twisting crest
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/ July 21, 2023
When Millennium Force crested its 310-foot cable lift hill for the first time on May 13, 2000, it didn’t just open a new ride — it opened a new category. Cedar Point and manufacturer Intamin coined the term “giga coaster” to describe any complete-circuit roller
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/ July 21, 2023
Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point is the roller coaster that rewrote the record books. Standing 205 feet tall with a perfectly vertical 90-degree first drop, four inversions, and 27.2 seconds of airtime — more than any other coaster on Earth — it has topped enthusiast
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