Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Dayton
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Historic venue housing plants & wildlife. Animal park & conservatory with 3,000+ plant species, wildlife exhibits, rides & a 4D theater.
American Sign Museum
Exhibits of uniquely American signs. Sprawling former factory space exhibiting uniquely American signage, plus a working neon shop.
Eden Park
Open space & cultural institutions. Home to a museum & a theater, this open space also offers gardens, walking paths & river views.
T. M. Berry International Friendship Park
Placid green space for walking & biking. Narrow green space named for Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, with walking & bike trails.
Washington Park
Urban open space for recreation & events. A civic park with playground, splash pad, dog park & lawn for performances & cultural events.
Sawyer Point Park
Riverfront park with sports courts. Riverfront park with a pavilion, concessions, tennis & volleyball courts, a playground & docks.
Taft Museum of Art
Intimate museum with a cafe & garden. A small museum in a landmark building with a garden, cafe & works by Rembrandt & other masters.
Piatt Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Cincinnati Fire Museum
Firefighting history & safety exhibits. Museum offering firefighting history exhibits, including artifacts, plus a fire safety experience.
Lytle Park Historic District
Small park with flowers & a statue. Tiny green space with annual & perennials gardens, plus a large, bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln.
Cincinnati Museum Center
Interactive exhibits for kids. Children explore arts, books, culture & science through interactive exhibits & educational programs.
Newport Aquarium
Sealife displays, from jellyfish to rays. Aquarium featuring a jellyfish room, walk-through tunnels & exhibits housing penguins & rays.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Venue focusing on the history of slavery. Interactive museum with film, animation & multimedia exhibits focused on slavery in America.
Carol Ann's Carousel
Visit this great place for kids and families!
PNC Grow Up Great Adventure Playground
Visit this great place for kids and families!
General James Taylor Park
Scenic area for picnics & city views. This riverfront hangout offers picnic tables, a playground & dramatic Cincinnati skyline views.
Smale Riverfront Park
Waterside park with play areas & views. Park along the Ohio River featuring gardens, a playground, a splash pad & panoramic walking paths.
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