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  • linda_loo (15 posts) ::8.20.2008 (11:10 AM)

    We would like to get away Labor Day weekend (should have planned ahead more!).  I realized that I do not have a day off between then and Thanksgiving, and this will likely be our last chance for a while. 

    We've recently been to Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, OH and wouldn't be opposed to another waterpark (ala Splash Lagoon).  But, we thought something different would be nice.  DH isn't very outdoorsy (grew up in Brooklyn, NY), so camping is out.  Our girls are almost 5 and almost 6.5... do you have any suggestions?

  • Heather (507 posts) ::8.20.2008 (3:01 PM)

    Columbus, I kid you not. They have an AMAZING zoo and science center (COSI) and some fabulous water parks (one big one just opened by the zoo and they offer combo tickets to both places). It's only a 4 hr drive or less and it's such a great city to visit.

     Heather

  • linda_loo (15 posts) ::8.20.2008 (3:11 PM)

    Do you know if there is reciprocal admission, with P Zoo and/or Carnegie memberships?

  • Heather (507 posts) ::8.20.2008 (3:31 PM)

    Sure is! I think the zoo is half off and I *think* COSI is free! (which is great because it's expensive).  That's why we're going in October. We'll do a day at the zoo and a day at COSI. Stay on the northern side, around the 270 belt (Polaris, Easton), and there are great malls (Polaris has a great kids play area and Eason is like the Waterfron with outdoor and indoor options plus fountains the kids can play in)

     Heather

  • Lisa Q (92 posts) ::8.21.2008 (7:22 AM)

    What about taking a drive up to Erie?  Or how about Idlewild Park?  If your travel plans fall through, how about taking in sights around the city you may not have seen: Phipps Conservatory, Science Center, Carnegie Museums, Heinz History Center, ride the incline, take a tour on the Gateway Clipper/Goodship Lollipop, etc. 

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