Location: North Lawrence, Ohio Years Active: 1969 – Active Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park in North Lawrence, Ohio, is a blast from the past. Remember Yogi Bear and Boo Boo? This place brings those cartoons to life! Expect classic campground fun – it’s been a family favorite since 1969. Picture this: water slides, fishing spots, mini-golf… and…
Location: Toledo, Ohio Years Active: 1990 – Active The Toledo Zoo isn’t your average animal park. It’s been around forever – since 1900! Some love the old-school vibe, others find it a bit dated. They do have cool exhibits though – penguins, hippos, big cats… even polar bears. They’re big on conservation, which is awesome….
Location: Eastgate, Ohio Years Active: 1971 – Active Jungle Jim’s International Market Eastgate…it’s not your grandma’s grocery store. This place is wild, with singing animatronics, food from every corner of the world, and a monorail snaking right through the aisles. If you think shopping is boring, Jungle Jim will prove you wrong. They’re famous for…
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 African Safari Wildlife Park, located in Port Clinton, Ohio, is a drive-through and walk-through safari park home to over 400 animals, including giraffes, zebras, and bison. Visitors can feed animals from their cars and explore exhibits with kangaroos and tortoises. The park operates seasonally, offering interactive…
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Years Active: 1875 – Active The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States, established in 1875. It spans 75 acres and is home to over 500 animal species and 3,000 plant varieties. The zoo is famous for being the birthplace…
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!…
