
Ohio is packed with unforgettable destinations for the whole family. From splashing through epic waterparks and chasing waterfalls to riding vintage trains and hand-feeding safari animals, these attractions offer the perfect mix of thrills, chill, and memory-making moments.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a full-blown summer road trip, these family-friendly hot spots will have everyone—from toddlers to teens to grandparents—smiling from ear to ear.
Check out 10 of the top activities we have listed from across the Ohio USA Today Network and please cast your vote for your choice for the top summer activity.
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Here are our 10 activities:
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This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Make your pick in the Ohio USA Today Summer Fun Poll

Oh the memories! Casting my vote for Ohio Summer Fun: a can't-miss experience is undoubtedly taking an outdoor concert at Notebaert Nature Center under starlit skies, followed by sizzling hot dogs roasted over lakeside flames.

Casting my vote for the Ohio Summer Fun, I'd put an enthusiastic thumbs-up on kayaking down scenically picturesque Hockhocketter Creek - exploring by water reminds me of effortless bliss amidst its turquoise waters and lush greenery!

This summer, as I cast my personal voice for fun in Ohio's scorching sun has gone to exploring the vibrant cities and cool waters of Lake Erie. Zoo visits withndash;friends-filled afternoons turn into evening beneficiation sessions under starlit skies there.