United State Air Force Museum The United States Air Force Museum near Dayton, Ohio is the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world. The Museum uses both chronological and subjective layouts to tell the exciting story of aviation development from the days of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk to the Space Age. Exhibits include over 200 aircraft and missiles, plus family oriented and historically interesting aeronautical displays. Over one and a half million visitors from around the world come to Ohio each year to tour this unique free attraction.

Ride the old-time passenger train over the rolling hill of Southwestern Ohio on a relaxing 1-hour round trip. Boards at Lebanon Station in Lebanon, Ohio on Route 42.

Cincinnati Museum Center Fron the ice age to the space age, your visit to Cincinnati Museum Center is an extraordinary time travel adventure. Experience the thrills of a five-story wrap-around film that puts you in the center of the action.

Explore 19,000 years of hands-on fun in the Museum of Natural History & Science where you will experience the ice age and spelunk in a limestone cavern. In the Cincinnati History Museum, journey to 19th century Cincinnati to step aboard a sidewheel steamboat.

All within a restored historic train station, complete with gift shops and food court.

Call 800-733-2077 or 513-287.7000 for more information.
1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati

Step back in time to 16th century England. Held in the 30 acre village of Willy Nilly on the Wash, you'll be entranced by entertainment such as the Wise Guys and the Theatre in the Ground. Knights in shinning armor joust for the Queen's favor. Converse with village peasants and pause to enjoy the minstreis and costumed characters. Eight glorious weekends plus Labor Day, late August thru mid October.

In the heart of downtown Lebanon, The Golden Lamb Inn, Ohio's oldest inn and restaurant, has hosted ten US, presidents and other notables. Now nationally prominent for its Shaker furnishings and fine American dining, the Inn served as a hub of stagecoach activity in the 1800s. Walk the downtown area's brick sidewalks as you browse in more than 50 antique and specialty shops.

Carriage Hill MetroPark encompasses nearly 1, 000 acres and recalls an era more than 100 years past. The reserve provides visitors with hiking, fishing, picnicking, cross country skiing and camping options.

At the heart of the reserve is Carriage Hill MetroPark Farm Museum, a livlng historical farm where volunteers re-create the life of a conservative German Baptist family living in the 1880s. Stop at the Blacksmith's Shop to hear the ringing of the anvil. Visit the smokehouse for a taste of cured meat or the kitchen to sample original recipes from late-nineteenth-century America.

The Visitors Center showcases the social, technological and agricultural background of the farm in the 1880s and includes a country store that sells penny candy, wooden toys, pottery, fabrics, cast iron pans and other items made by the blacksmith. View the farm through the eyes of a child with a seven-minute audiovisual show.

McGuffey's Eclectic Readers and old-fashioned toys are scattered throughout the interactive classroom, the new pride of Carriage Hill. Using blocks and cut-out figures children can build their own farms. A pump, butter churn and cook stove give a glimpse into a nineteenth-century kitchen. The classroom is open weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends 1-5 p.m. Weekday mornings are generally reserved for school groups.

Sundays are special programming days on the farm. Depending on the season, you can thresh, till, press or plant. Listen to the lull of the dulcimer, square dance to the beat of the Comdrinkers, get your picture taken in nineteenth-century outfits or sample the corn and ice cream as you watch baseball at Pasture Stadium. 7800 Shull Rd. (off St. Rte. 201) 513/879-0461.

This Italian villa inspired museum overlooks the river. Featured inside are notable examples of European paintings, contemporary art and an East Asian wing.

As part of its ongoing outreach art education programs, The Dayton Art Institute will take activities into area libraries with a program entitled 'Looking at Dayton, ' a collaborative effort by the Art Institute and the Dayton & Montgomety County Public Libraries.

'Looking at Dayton' combines visual arts and literature in a presentation of creative family art activities. It will be held on the second Saturday of every month from 12:30-4:30 p.m. and is free. It will move among four Dayton library locations, staying at each for a three-month period.

456 Belmonte Park N., 800-1797-5500,

Diversity is celebrated in The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, the first national museum dedicated to Afro-American heritage. The history and culture of the Black experience is chronicled with over 4, 000 artifacts, exhibits, thousands of photographs, music and art. Since its opening in 1988, more than 700 individuals have donated family treasures to the center as a way of preserving and sharing Afro-American history and culture, 1350 Brush Row Road

The Beach The Beach Waterpark, one of the Top 5 Waterparks in the country, features over 30 waterslides and attractions. The Beach Waterpark with 35 acres of sand and sun, 2 million gallons of liquid adventure and 40 activities is the perfect summer getaway for the whole family.

Experience THE AZTEC ADVENTURE, the first water-coaster in the Midwest set amid Aztec ruins. Chill to the thrill of a five-story monster free fall slide, THE CLIFF. Throw yourself into the four foot crashing surf of THUNDER BEACH WAVEPOOL, our 750,000 gallon ocean. Take the fastlane down our world famous twin speedslide, THE BANZAI.

Take on the whitewater adventure of HIDDEN RAPIDS. Twist and shout down the mighty TYPHOON. This three-in-one slide allows the whole family to race to the bottom. Then try our 470 degree helix, THE WATUSI. Or how about thrusting your innertube into the black hole of THE TWIGHLIGHT ZOOM - our totally enclosed tube ride. Finally, dash away your doubts with a trip down THE RIPTIDE, a double drop group slide, perfect for riding with others.

If slow is more your speed, put yourself on cruise control and glide along the cool blue stream of THE LAZY MIAMI RIVER as you float through our entire 35 acre waterpark. Relax in the tropics of palm trees, waterfalls and the warm water of THE PEARL - our 100,000 gallon lagoon style pool. Then kick back at SPLASH MOUNTAIN while the little squirts splash and play on several attractions geared just for them!

For all the land lovers we provide three sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts, an ocean of fun at the Pirates Den Video Arcade and gift shops loaded with all the goodies! Meanwhile, sip on a cool refreshing drink while moving to the beat of the islands - our Reggae Concert Series.