Fun for the Family

Seaworld Ohio
Rte 43 & 82, Cleveland
330-995-2121 or 800-637-4268
Make sure you make time to visit Seaworld Ohio. This is definately a "can't miss" adventure for kids of all ages. See Shamu, the water ski show and if you stay until closing, watch the "red,bright and blue" lazer light show. If you'd like to make Seaworld one of your vacation stops, Seaworld is open from mid May until the end of September. Call for hours and admission prices before you go.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
216-661-6500
Lions and tigers and bears and thousands of animals from seven continents. That's what you'll find roaming 165 acres including a tropical rainforest. Makes you feel like you're not in Cleveland anymore. You can visit the zoo every day except Christmas and New Year's days. Admission for the zoo and rainforest is $7 for adults(12+); $4 for children(2-11); free for children under 2. The zoo is open 9am to 5pm; the rainforest 10am to 5pm except Wednesday, when the hours are 10am to 9pm.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
1 Key Plaza,Cleveland
216-781-7625 or 800-282-5393
Do something really groovy with the family anytime of the year and show them where real music comes from. The museum has 55 exhibits. There is everthing from a recording studio to stage costumes and films. The admission price of $14.95 is an exceptional value for this museum.

Six Flags at Geauga Lake
1060 Aurora Rd, Aurora
216-562-8303
How can you take the kids on a vacation and not take them to an amusement park? When you go to Cleveland, you can take them to the Six Flags at Geauga Lake. The young ones will just love Rainbow Island , Butch Hightides Play Park and Turtle Beach. For the not so faint at heart, try the 1999 introduction to sheer Fear Time Warp, Geromino skycoaster and Giant Wheel are waiting for all that dare. General admission is $28.99; children under 48" is $14.50; seniors (61+) and disabled is $15.99 and children under 2 are free. parking is $6. hours vary, so call before you go.

Hale Farm and Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath
216-575-9137
Travel back in time and visit the hale farm and village. You can experience life as it was in 1848. See village artisans at work while capturing the beliefs and lifestyles of the local residents. Hale farm and village is open May 22 - October 31. operating hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday - noon to 5pm. General admission is $9 for adults; $7.50 for seniors; $5.50 for children 2-6;children under 2-free. Parking is also free.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 wade oval dr , Cleveland
216-231-4600 or 800-317-9155
Get lost in the world of pre-historic times. Imagine what it was like to roam the earth with dinosaurs. Check out what nature has to offer. Rocks, bugs and plants. Don't miss any of them. When you come back to the present, enter the planetarium and buy yourself a star. No wishing on one, these stars are really for sale. The Museum and Planetarium are open everyday except January 1, Memorial day, July 4, Labor day, Thanksgiving, December 24 & 25 and December 31. Open Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm and sunday noon to 5pm. the price of admission is $6.50 for adults; $4.50 for children 7 - 18, college students with id and seniors; $3.50 for children 3-6; children under 2 are free. a very safe parking lot is available for weekday rates of $.90 per 1/2 hr or $7 max and a flat rate of $5 for weekend visitors.

The Cleveland Children's Museum
10730 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
216-791-kids
This is one Museum where "don't touch" or "be quiet" are words that your children won't hear. Watch your kids build a bridge or have a look through juno the see-through woman. This extra sensory Museum is open all year 10am to 5pm daily. Admission is free for children under 18 months; $4 for 18 months to 15 yrs; $5 for all others over 16 except $4.50 for seniors. Parking is free.