Southwest Region

Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm - Aullwood is an environmental education center whose goal is to promote the protection of birds, other wildlife and the habitats on which they depend. Aullwood offers both children and adults the opportunity to experience and appreciate the world through experience-based education.  Visitors can see woods, streams, ponds, prairies, meadows, and an education center and organic farm.

The Beach Waterpark - One of the top 5 Waterparks in the nation, The Beach is 35 acres of water fun, with 2 million gallons of water, 40,000 square feet of white sand, and more than 40 rides and attractions.

Blue Jacket Drama - One of Ohio's most treasured family adventures, Blue Jacket features 18 horses, Revolutionary War cannons, flaming arrows and a multiracial cast of 50 professional actors. Evocatively underscored by Native American flutes, rattles, drums and nature sounds.

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery - The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a hand-on museum. The Museum includes a host of places for adventure - - That Kid's Playce, the Hall of the Universe, the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater Oscar Boonshoft Science Central, EcoTrek, the Mead TreeHouse, Bieser Discovery Center, Charles E. Exley, Jr. Wild Ohio Zoo, and two galleries for temporary exhibits - - where reality and imagination mix. Adventures are enhanced through real specimens and artifacts from the museum's collection of 1.4 million items.

Brukner Nature Center - Brukner Nature Center is a private non-profit, organization dedicated to environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation. The mission of the center is to provide environmental education opportunities.

Carillon Historical Park - Carillon Historical Park's mission is to celebrate and preserve the history of the Miami Valley and illustrate how it leads to the future. The Park is a 65-acre outdoor museum with 20 exhibit buildings, and is the site of the 57-bell Deeds Carillon, Ohio's largest.  The highlight of the collections is the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, and a National Historic Landmark.  The airplane and Wright Hall are components of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.

Cincinnati Art Museum - At the Cincinnati Art Museum, visitors sample 6,000 years of world art distinguished by its extremely high quality. In addition to the art of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, there are extensive galleries of Near and Far Eastern art, Native American and African art.  The museum also features an extensive collection of painting by world renowned artists.

Cincinnati Ballet - Performing at the Aronoff Center, the Cincinnati balet offers an exciting repertoire of classic, neo-classic and contemporary ballet.

Cincinnati Fire Museum  - Located in a 1907 National Register firehouse, the museum preserves and exhibits Greater Cincinnati's firefighting artifacts while honoring all the heroic firefighters, past and present.  Over 200 years of firefighting history is on display in the museum.

Cincinnati Museum Center - Once a bustling train station, Cincinnati Museum Center is now a major tourism destination that welcomes more than one million visitors a year to the Cincinnati History Museum, Cinergy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, and the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater.

Cincinnati Opera - Cincinnati Opera stages four productions throughout their Summer Festiva, bringing world-renowned stars and rising talents together to create a thrilling opera experience.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park - Nestled on a hill and commanding a superb view of downtown Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Playhouse offers the finest in classic and contemporary works: musicals, dramas, comedies and recent hits.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - The internationally acclaimed Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra have engaged audiences all over the world through performances and recordings. The nation's fifth oldest orchestra performs year-round from September through May at historic Music Hall, and from June until August at Riverbend Music Center.

Coney Island - Coney Island features Sunlite Pool, 2 acres and 3 million gallons of water fun, Zoom Flume and Pipeline Plunge water slides. The park also features 22 classic amusement rides for kids and adults, live stage shows, historic Moonlite Gardens and Moonlite Pavilion.

Carillon Historical Park - The Park is a 65-acre outdoor museum with 23 exhibit buildings and structures, and is the site of the 57-bell Deeds Carillon, Ohio's largest.  The highlight of the collections is the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, and a National Historic Landmark.

Contemporary Art Center - The Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati is the region's only museum dedicated to Modern and Contemporary art. The CAC focuses on recent developments in painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, performance art and new media.

The Dayton Art Institute - The Dayton Art Institute offers a diverse permanent collection, world class special exhibitions, interesting educational programs and unique special events.

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra - The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra is the largest performing arts organization in the Miami Valley. Established in 1933, Music Director Neal Gittleman leads the Orchestra in 46 subscription and special events concerts, as well as extensive educational programs.

The Dude Ranch - Spend the day at 
"The Dude Ranch" for Horseback Riding, Western Cattle Drives, Marshmallow Roasts and Much More.

Findlay Market - Findlay Market, Cincinnati's thriving open-air market with fresh foods all year round, is a gem set in the city's most historic neighborhood: Over-the-Rhine.

Five Rivers Metroparks - Five Rivers MetroParks is dedicated to the protection and stewardship of the Miami Valley's natural and cultural heritage and provides recreational, educational and leisure time opportunities.

LaComedia Dinner Theatre - Comfortably seating 612 guests, LaComedia is the nation's 4^th largest dinner theatre and southwest Ohio's only professional dinner theatre featuring spectacular Broadway shows, revues, and fine dining.

Learning Through Art - Learning Through Art, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality diverse performing arts educational programs promoting integrated arts, supporting education and encouraging multi-cultural awareness and understanding.   

Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) - MEEC is a 130 acre nature preserve with 1.5 miles of hiking trails winding through woods, prairie, savanna, pond, organic gardens and tree and shrub nurseries.  The preserve is open to the public all year long. 

The National Aviation Hall of Fame - The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) nominates and enshrines individuals in recognition of achievement in the development of aviation.  

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - The Underground Railroad will be the core experience, but the exhibits will also include history galleries on pre-slavery African Kingdoms as well as post-slavery freedom movements in America, Poland, South Africa, India, etc.  Anticipated opening in Cincinnati in 2004.

Paramount's Kings Island - If you crave extreme thrills, raging water adventures, flying through the air, or just an enjoyable day with your family, Paramount's Kings Island has more than 80 rides and attractions with something for every member of the family.

SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park - Long before the arrival of Europeans, the Miami Valley was home to native peoples. Archaeological excavations at a site near the Great Miami River uncovered evidence of an 800-year-old village built by the Fort Ancient Indians. SunWatch Indian Village, a National Historic Landmark, is a reconstruction of that settlement of long ago.

The Taft Museum of Art - A National Historic Landmark, the Taft Museum of Art is known as one of the finest small art museums in America. From the Federal-period building to the masterpieces of art inside, the Museum encompasses a wealth of opportunities for you to experience art in an atmosphere harkening to a time of wealth, opulence, and elegance.

US Air Force Museum - Over 300 aircraft and missiles, along with thousands of artifacts are on display at the United States Air Force Museum. These exhibits present the history of military aviation from the first pioneers and their daring adventures to aircraft development of today's jets and their evolution in design and engineering.

Victoria Theatre - The Victoria Theatre Association is Dayton's premier arts organization presenting a variety of life-enriching performances for adults, families and school children.  

Young's Jersey Dairy - Young's Jersey Dairy is a working dairy farm which makes homemade ice cream, and operates two restaurants and a bakery.  Two wonderful gift shops offer many collectibles. In addition, the farm offers many family entertainment options for their guests. Miniature golf, watching the cow milking, petting goats and other animals, a beautiful driving range, and a batting cage are just some of the fun things to do during your visit.

The Cincinnati Zoo - The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden opened in 1875 and now exhibits over 700 different animal species and over 3,000 types of plants. 1.3 million people visit the Zoo's 70 acres each year.