Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Dayton
Cincinnati Observatory
19th-century astronomical observatory. Hilltop observatory serving astronomers & amateur stargazers in a historic, parklike setting.
LilyPad Cincinnati
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Roo Valley
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Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Home of renowned anti-slavery author. Iconic anti-slavery writer's home also showcasing the history of the abolitionist rights movement.
Burnet Woods
Bird watching, fishing & other features. Forested, 90-acre park with hiking trails, bird watching, a fishing lake & picnic sites.
American Sign Museum
Exhibits of uniquely American signs. Sprawling former factory space exhibiting uniquely American signage, plus a working neon shop.
Krohn Conservatory
Indoor botanical garden & butterflies. Indoor botanical garden featuring 3,500+ plant species, a rainforest waterfall & butterfly shows.
The Betts House
Architecture exhibits in an 1804 home. Museum featuring exhibits on architecture & historic preservation in a brick house built in 1804.
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.
Cincinnati Fire Museum
Firefighting history & safety exhibits. Museum offering firefighting history exhibits, including artifacts, plus a fire safety experience.
Museum of Natural History & Science
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Cincinnati Museum Center
Interactive exhibits for kids. Children explore arts, books, culture & science through interactive exhibits & educational programs.
Sawyer Point Park & Yeatman's Cove
A riverside park that hosts concerts. A landscaped, riverfront park with concessions, a performance pavilion, a playground & bike rentals.
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.
Mt. Echo Park
Historic pavilion & a scenic overlook. Playgrounds & hiking trails, plus a popular scenic overlook & a pavilion dating to 1928.
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