Location: Fairfield, Ohio Years Active: 1975 – Active Jungle Jim’s International Market ain’t like any supermarket you’ve seen. It’s a chaotic wonderland bursting with global flavors. Exotic snacks? Check. Rare ingredients? Yep. It’s the size of a small town, so wear comfy shoes. This place is a foodie’s dream. It’s not just about the groceries…
Location: Chardon, Ohio Years Active: 1973 – Active Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park isn’t some fancy new park. It’s been around since ‘1973, which means worn-in slides and a classic summer vibe you won’t find at those mega-parks. Think old-school fun with a splash of nostalgia. Okay, it’s got water slides and all that,…
Location: Port Clinton, Ohio Years Active: 1973 – Active The African Safari Wildlife Park in Ohio is a wild ride…literally. Since 1973, they’ve thrown open the gates to a world of animal encounters. Drive your own car right into a sprawling sanctuary – think zebras, bison, and those long-necked giraffes begging for snacks at your…
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Years Active: 1875 – Active The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is a little rough around the edges, and that’s what makes it great. This place is old-school, and it’s got history. They’re all about saving animals that are on the brink, not just showing off the crowd-pleasers. Yeah, you’ll see some…
Location: Columbus, Ohio Years Active: 2008 – Active Zoombezi Bay isn’t your cookie-cutter water park. Sure, it’s got the slides and pools, but it’s also got this unexpected wild streak –blame it on being neighbors with the zoo. You won’t find any sleepy kiddie zones or predictable water rides here. Think heart-pounding drops, dizzying slides…
Location: Columbus, Ohio Years Active: 1927 – Active Tired of the same old zoo experience? Columbus Zoo breaks the mold. This place is full of surprises, from massive habitats to the unexpected ways they spotlight conservation. It’s been a landmark since 1927, but they haven’t lost their edge. They’re not afraid to get weird. Ever…
Location: Columbus, Ohio Years Active: 1984 – 2006, 2008 – Active Zoombezi Bay isn’t your grandma’s water park. It rose from the ashes of the old Wyandot Lake – a scoop the marketing folks might not mention. This place is a Midwest favorite, and for good reason. We’re talking 22 acres of pure water-fueled chaos!…
Location: Aurora, Ohio Years Active: 1887 – 2007 Geauga Lake was an amusement park in Bainbridge Township and Aurora, Ohio. It was established in 1887, in what had been a local recreation area adjacent to a lake of the same name. The first amusement ride was added in 1889, and the park’s first roller coaster – later known as the Big Dipper – was built…
Location: Aurora, Ohio Years Active: 1887 – 2007 Geauga Lake was an amusement park in Bainbridge Township and Aurora, Ohio. It was established in 1887, in what had been a local recreation area adjacent to a lake of the same name. The first amusement ride was added in 1889, and the park’s first roller coaster – later known as the Big Dipper – was built…
Location: Aurora, Ohio Years Active: 1970 – 2000 SeaWorld Ohio was a theme park and marine zoological park, located in Aurora, Ohio. It was owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, formerly known as Busch Entertainment Corporation. The Ohio location was the second SeaWorld park to be built in the chain, following SeaWorld San Diego which opened just six years earlier. The park was developed by George…