“Day-Tripping” listings
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CINCINNATI PREMIUM OUTLETS
Upscale but affordable, the 100 stores at this outlet mall include such brands as Burberry, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Escada and Michael Kors. (05/2010)
400 Premium Outlets Dr, Monroe
513-539-0710
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SHAKER VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILL, KY
This preserved Shaker community in the rolling hills of Kentucky's bluegrass region makes for a perfect fall day trip. Visit the living history museum, hike on 20 different trails and enjoy a simple meal in the Trustees' Office Dining Room. (12/2009)
159 miles southwest of Dayton
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CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER AT UNION TERMINAL
Home to a children's museum, science center, historical institution and an IMAX cinema, the Cincinniati Museum Center offers a whole day of fun and education. Don't miss the Saturday Night Alternative Film Series, currently featuring Cirque du Soleil's Journey of Man on the big screen. (02/2009)
52 miles southwest of Dayton • 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH
513-287-7000
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GARST MUSEUM
A prime spot for history buffs, this complex features boulevards lined with period shops and a center devoted to famed sharpshooter (and Ohio native) Annie Oakley. (01/2009)
36 miles northwest of Dayton • 205 N Broadway, Greenville, OH
937-548-5250
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THE NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER
"Experiential" films, reconstructed slave quarters and interactive exhibits share the story of the Underground Railroad while examining the history of slavery and the meaning of freedom. (11/2008)
54 miles south of Dayton • 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH
513-333-7500
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OHIO STATE FAIR
The 2008 Ohio State Fair offers a plethora of rides, games, concessions and livestock competitions, along with the terrific strains of the All-Ohio State Fair Band and nightly live performances at the Celeste Center. (08/2008)
72 miles east of Dayton • At the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH
614-644-3247
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CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK
Journey north along scenic Lake Erie and you'll hit Cedar Point, one of the country's most acclaimed amusement parks. It boasts 75 attractions, including an unparalleled assortment of roller coasters and a new "Planet Snoopy" area for kids. (07/2008)
167 miles northeast of Dayton • 1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky
419-627-2350
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PADDLEFEST 2008
Enjoy water sports, entertainment, food and fun during Paddlefest 2008. Last year's events attracted more than 1,000 boaters and swimmers. June 27-28. (06/2008)
50 miles south of Dayton On the Ohio River
513-588-6936
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KINGS ISLAND
Explore kid-friendly Nickelodeon Universe, catch a live show or hop on the world's longest wooden roller coaster at Kings Island amusement park, one of southwest Ohio's premier attractions. (05/2008)
37 miles south of Dayton • 6300 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH
800-288-0808
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JOHN BRYAN STATE PARK
If you've got the urge to go camping, fishing, hiking or rock-climbing, John Bryan State Park fits the bill. Burn off some of that springtime energy, and prepare yourself for some muchneeded relaxation under the stars. (04/2008)
25 miles east of Dayton • 3790 State Rt 370,Yellow Springs
937-767-1274
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THE MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER
This attractive museum examines the life and legacy of the world's greatest boxer. View Ali-inspired art, learn about the boxer in the context of the Civil Rights movement, and step into the ring yourself. (03/2008)
152 miles southwest of Dayton • 144 N Sixth St, Louisville, KY
502-584-9254
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CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
Bringing the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Duke Energy Children's Museum under one roof, the Cincinnati Museum Center is an eyeopening treat for kids and adults alike. (02/2008)
50 miles south of Dayton • 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati
513-287-7000
www.cincymuseum.org
