FAMAOUS TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN OHIO

Amish Country

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Berlin, Ohio's Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center (behalt.com) is dedicated to disseminating information about the area's Amish, Mennonite and Hutterite cultures. Its centerpiece is the Behalt Cyclorama, a 265-foot long mural painted along a curved wall that depicts the growth of the Amish and Mennonite cultures from their genesis in 1525 to the present day. The center also hosts a video overview of the local Amish and Mennonite cultures and a gift shop that features Amish handicrafts. The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center is located on County Road 77 and is open daily except Sundays.

Cincinnati

Inside the Cincinnati Art Museum:
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Located within the city's Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum (cincinnatiartmuseum.org) is home to more than 60,000 works dating from approximately 4,000 B.C. to the present. Its Cincinnati Wing spotlights local artists working in media ranging from visual arts to ceramics. The museum offers free admission to all patrons and is closed on Mondays.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (cincinnatizoo.org) is America's second-oldest zoo and welcomes over 1.2 million visitors every year. Its residents include over 500 animal species, which include white lions, manatees and polar bears, and 3,000 different plant species. The zoo also hosts the 4-D Theater, which presents 3-D films accompanied by tactile effects such as wind and mist within the auditorium. The zoo is open every day except Christmas.

Cleveland

Cedar Point Amusement Park:
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Cleveland's Cedar Point amusement park features 75 rides, which include 16 different roller coasters. The park caters to young visitors with its four separate kids' areas, with rides and attractions geared toward small children. Cedar Point also hosts the Soak City Waterpark and offers live entertainment throughout its season. The park is open daily from early May through Labor Day, then open on weekends throughout October.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum hosts over 150,000 square feet of exhibits, which include memorabilia such as Jimi Hendrix's Stratocaster guitar and a pair of Ray Charles' sunglasses. The Hall is dedicated to demonstrating rock's significance in society and culture and holds special events throughout the year. It also hosts four theaters, where you can see concert films for an additional charge. Children under nine enter free with a paid adult admission. Lonely Planet warns that crowds can be particularly heavy through the early afternoon.

Columbus

In 2008, "Parents Magazine" named the Columbus Center of Science and Industry the number one


The Jack Nicklaus Museum:
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family science center in the U.S. COSI has welcomed nearly 30 million visitors since opening in 1964. It features a host of interactive exhibits in its 320,000 square-foot facility, giving guests the opportunity to explore mock shipwrecks or embark on virtual archaeological digs. 
The Jack Nicklaus Museum features 24,000 square feet of golf memorabilia and exhibits detailing the great golfer's career as a player and course designer. Exhibits include the "Nicklaus Course Design Gallery," which displays Nicklaus' courses and details how designers create courses, and the "Legends of Golf Gallery," which illustrates the history of golf from the 15th century to the present, while spotlighting some of the game's greatest players. The museum is located on the Ohio State University campus and is closed Sundays and Mondays.