Ohio’s Largest Playground isn’t just a slogan, it is a promise.  Located off of I-71 & I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton, visitors can do more in a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio.  Warren County is truly a great getaway…not far away.  Towering roller coasters. Awesome indoor and outdoor water parks. Fascinating history lessons. Charming antique and specialty shops. Endless outdoor trails.  Whatever the activity, families come to Warren County where all year round, we do it up big!  

Ride over 80 rides and attractions at Kings Island, one of the largest amusement parks in the Midwest.  Kings Island features 14 world-class roller coasters including Firehawk, the innovative flying roller coaster that propels riders 115 feet in the air and through five inversions at speeds of more than 50 mph.  For families with little ones, Kings Island has Nickelodeon Universe, which has been voted “Best Kids Area in the World” for seven consecutive years.  Kids will get to see their favorite cartoon characters such as SpongeBob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer.  In addition, you can get soaked at Kings Island’s award-winning water park, Boomerang Bay.    

At Great Wolf Lodge, you will experience 84 degree, rain and snow-free temperatures in Ohio, all year round!  Neighboring Kings Island, this awesome family resort features over 400 lodge-themed suites where kids get their own sleeping area complete with TV and video game console.  Don’t forget to pack your bathing suit so you can enjoy one of America’s largest indoor water parks.  Measuring 78,000 square feet, this water park features eleven waterslides, six pools, an interactive treehouse waterfort, and 410,000 gallons of heated water.  Moms and dads can relax with messages at the Elements Aveda Salon and Spa, while kids can continue the fun inside the Northern Lights Arcade.      

One of the premiere water parks in the Midwest, The Beach Waterpark, features more than 50 rides and attractions.  You will be transported to a tropical paradise with white sand, cool water, and real palm trees.  Plunge down the five-story drop of The Cliff or twist and turn your way along the Typhoon Twist.  When the sun goes down, Dive-In Movies provide the ideal backdrop for winding down after a fun-filled day.  You can float in an innertube in the wavepool, or cozy up on a lounge chair and take in a movie in a completely unique setting.   

Warren County is also home to many world-class festivals and events.  The Western & Southern Financial Group Men’s Masters and Women’s Open tennis tournaments bring some of the game’s best to our Mason courts.  The Women’s Open features players the likes of Serena Williams, while the Men’s Masters features greats the likes of Andy Roddick and Roger Federer.  The best in Pro Beach Volleyball kick up sand every summer at the AVP Crocs Cincinnati Open.  Come see 150 of the best men’s and women’s pro beach volleyball players, like Gold Medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, battle it out in one of the largest venues on tour.  Leave the sports scene behind and transport yourself back in time to 16th century England at the Ohio Renaissance Festival.  Watch valiant knights battle in medieval jousts while Queen Elizabeth I presides over her court! You can try your hand at archery and see if you’re a modern-day Robin Hood, or climb the castle tower and rescue the lovely damsel in distress.  You can also experience a taste of local fare at the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival.  From traditional dishes to crazy concoctions, this festival celebrates the rich heritage of the humble cabbage.  Plus, with more than 400 craft vendors, this annual festival is one of the largest arts and crafts shows in America.    

There are more attractions and events to enjoy in Ohio’s Largest Playground including:  

La Comedia Dinner Theatre—Experience a taste of Broadway at one of the nation’s largest professional dinner theaters.  You will tap your feet and hum familiar tunes in this truly unique setting.  

Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad—Take a nostalgic train ride through the scenic Warren County countryside.  Experience unique family fun with themed rides like the Easter Bunny Express, North Pole Express, and rides with favorite children’s characters including as Thomas the Tank Engine, Clifford the Big Red Dog.  

Little Miami Bike Trail—You and your family will enjoy this paved and mostly shaded 70-mile trail which offers a beautiful setting for catching a breath of fresh air and experiencing some of Warren County’s breathtaking views.  

Caesar Creek State Park—Play on a 1,200 foot beach and boat, fish, or water ski at sprawling Caesar Creek Lake.  Enjoy mile so hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with plenty of campgrounds and picnic areas along the way.  

Lebanon and Waynesville Shopping—For a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, visit the historic streets of Lebanon and the tree-lined walkways of Waynesville. These quaint towns boast brick-lined sidewalks accented by nearly 100 boutique and antique shops offering everything from unparalleled valuable pieces, to charming gifts and clothing.  

Fort Ancient State Memorial—Built over 2,000 years ago by Ohio’s Hopewell Indians, Fort Ancient is North America’s largest prehistoric Indian hilltop enclosure.  You will also enjoy the museum, which truly brings 15,000 years of American Indian heritage to life.  Fort Ancient is currently a finalist for a World Heritage Site Designation, which would put it on par with famous locations such as the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal.  

Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village—Walk among 19 original Quaker buildings from the 1700s and early 1800s and gain a new appreciation for life during the settlement of the southwestern Ohio frontier.  

Halloween Haunt at Kings Island—Halloween Haunt is the only Halloween event in town with maddening haunted mazes, frightening wooded trails, crazed lunatic clowns and some of the most hair-raising rides on the planet.  Little ghouls and goblins will love Nick-or-Treat with its mazes, pumpkin patches, dance parties, magic shows, even a costume party where they can trick-or-treat with all of their favorite Nickelodeon characters.   

Holiday Fest at The Beach—See The Beach like you never have before when it is decked out in millions of festive lights, with a giant outdoor skating rink, a toboggan slide, horse drawn carriage rides, a petting corral, and much more.  

Historic Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade and Christmas Festival-- Experience the holiday season in small-town style.  Historic buildings and candle-lit streets provide the perfect backdrop for this ever-popular and growing festival, which was featured on Martha Stewart. More than 100 horse-drawn carriages parade through the streets, pulled by miniature horses, majestic Clydesdales, and all horse breeds in between.  

With so much to offer, it’s no wonder Warren County is Ohio’s Largest Playground.  Experience the joy of providing your family with a vacation they will never forget.  Request your visitors guide and find BIG savings on exclusive hotel package deals only when you visit www.ohioslargestplayground.com or call 800-791-4FUN!