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About half an hour away from the heart of Cincinnati, Trammel Fossil Park in Sharonville is a wonderfully underappreciated family attraction. At the far end of an industrial park road, this hidden treasure offers tons of family fun for those budding paleontologists or anyone with an interest in natural history. The Fossil Hunt allows visitors to explore the plethora of fossils hands-on.

Catch the latest Broadway hit at the Taft Theatre, or check out an excellent comedy show. You can even see a number of concerts performed on this old-fashioned Art Deco stage. Since opening in 1928, this small but famous theater has provided Cincinnati with some of its finest live entertainment performances.

Children and children at heart will adore the Cincinnati Fire Museum, with its many fun, interactive exhibits. Learn about the history of firefighting in Cincinnati; see cool artifacts from some of America’s original firefighters; explore a modern day fire truck, complete with a siren; and much, much more!

Head to the best wakeboarding spot in the Tri-State area to put your water sports abilities to the test. Wake Nation Cincinnati is the first and only cable wake park in the area, suitable for both beginners and experienced riders. Use the 10-acre lake to wakeboard, kneeboard, wake skate and water ski without the use of a boat!