The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is a great day trip for the entire family because this historic venue is home to several plant and animal species found the world over. This zoo is also home to an annual holiday festival of lights parade that is something you will not want to miss. If you are an art lover, you certainly will not want to miss a trip to the Cincinnati Art Museum, which is home to literally thousands of pieces of work plus plenty of artifacts to explore. If you love learning about ocean life, a great place to visit is the Newport Aquarium, which offers a host of creative sea life displays with everything from rays to jellyfish. If you're looking for something that is a lot of fun for kids, then a great place to stop is at Coney Island Park, which offers a bunch of rides the kids will love and a giant swimming pool.