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Kings Island packs thrills into its 80 rides

Located 30 minutes northeast of Cincinnati, Kings Island has something for every age — from the new Planet Snoopy collection of Peanuts-themed rides and attractions to 15 thrilling roller coasters — including the the world's ...

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Spring Grove Cemetery: a place of peace and beauty

After 150 years, Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum remains a place to remember loved ones lost or to revel in the natural beauty of its 733 acres of trees, plants and lakes. Spring Grove ranks as the nation's second-largest ...

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Cincinnati Zoo provides a roarin' good time

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has been delighting visitors for more than 135 years.

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Cincinnati's Krohn Conservatory: desert and tropical delights wi

There are few places in the United States where you can experience a lush tropical rainforest then walk just a few steps into an arid desert – but you can find it in Cincinnati at the 76-year-old Krohn Conservatory.

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Fountain Square: The place to be in Cinci!

Rarely has a relatively large metropolis taken a relatively obscure downtown area and within a handful of years turned it into a bustling, vibrant center for business and social interaction. Cincinnati's Fountain Square is on ...

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Newport Aquarium provides 'million gallons of fun'

With 70 exhibits and 14 galleries, Newport Aquarium, located across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, lives up to its motto, "A million gallons of fun."

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Newport on the Levee: "A world away from the everyday"

Ranked by Zagat as the number one shopping and mall attraction for families in the USA in 2004, Newport on the Levee provides residents and visitors to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with a varied and fulfilling experience ...

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Underground Railroad museum highlights hardship, courage

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati recreates exciting escapes northward, while educating visitors on modern-day slavery.

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Madcap Puppets sweeten education with entertainment

Who's afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? Not the squealing, delighted children who get to see their favorite fairy tales realized by the life-sized puppets of Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre!

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Belterra provides gaming, music one hour from Cincy, Louisville

Belterra Casino Resort & Spa — located less than an hour from Cincinnati and just a bit farther from Louisville, Ky. — offers riverboat gaming, a plush spa, big-name entertainment and a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf co ...

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Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame: Hoosier hoops heaven

It would take an amazing museum to tell the full story of Indiana high-school basketball, from its peach-basket origins more than a century ago to the latest state champions — and all the Hoosier heroes in between. Fortunate ...

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COSI is lots of fun, with a side of education

Whether you're the parent of a two-year-old or a teenager, Columbus' COSI is the place to be for fun, learning and excitement. I'm not going to lie, either-- there is a good chance that you'll bring out your inner kid while o ...

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North Market in Columbus a feast of the senses

Columbus' North Market is a true feast of the senses. From the amalgamation of colors to the tempting smells of fresh pineapples and peaches, the North Market has something for everyone.

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Kelton House Museum brings history to life

At Columbus' Kelton House Museum, the Victorian era really comes to life. Located in the East Town Street Historic District, the Kelton House is a perfectly-preserved example of the urban lifestyle lived by Sophia and Fernand ...

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Franklin Park Conservatory and Chihula Collection

Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus is a popular destination for children and adults alike. Indulge in vibrant colors, eclectic art and breathtaking botany at this one-of-a-kind institution.

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Columbus Zoo: a wondrous world of wildlife

There is a a world of fascinating creatures to explore at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium At the 400-acre zoo, rated No. 1 in the country by a national travel guide, hundreds of thousands of visitors come each year to see a ...

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Kentucky Horse Park celebrates horses past, present, future

Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington celebrates all things equine — from the thoroughbred race horses bred in the Bluegrass State to draft horses to the endangered Przewalski horses from the Mongolian steppes, of which only 60 re ...

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Kentucky Theatre: anything but ordinary

The Kentucky Theatre is for Lexingtonians seeking the out of the ordinary, whether it's independent cinema, cult classics, thoughtful first-run mainstream releases or a big screen for the University of Kentucky's latest game.

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Keeneland: a gracious setting for thoroughbred racing

Keeneland Race Course has been the home of thoroughbred racing in Lexington since 1936. At Keeneland, race enthusiasts can view stakes races in a gracious and beautiful setting little changed from its early years.

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Ashland: Henry Clay's home returned to elegance

Ashland, the 19th century plantation home of Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, still exudes the elegance and comfort of the Lexington home enjoyed by generations of Clays.

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Aviation Museum of Kentucky lets history take wing

The 1908 Sellers Quadraplane may seem to have little in common with AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter or an F-14 Tomcat fighter interceptor. But the three aircraft are part of a special family of planes, old and modern, that share ...

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Sawyer Park delivers something for everyone

In a community known for its outstanding array of city parks, a state-run recreational area needs to offer something really special. Fortunately for Louisville and its visitors, E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park delivers.

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Conner Prairie: Indiana's 'living history' museum

Learn to build a canoe, chop wood, throw a tomahawk and milk a cow — and have a great time doing it! It’s all at Conner Prairie.

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Easley Winery: Longest-running family-owned Hoosier winery, righ

Sample some of the oldest, most popular Indiana-made wines and get an amazing free guided tour of a 33-year-old wine maker right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis by visiting Easley Winery, just six blocks east of Monumen ...

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Lazy Daze Coffee Shop: “Best of” Bohemian ambiance in historic I

Tucked away in a small corner of a storied building in Indianapolis’s historic Irvington neighborhood, Lazy Daze coffee house has racked up an impressive list of “best of” awards in its brief five-year history in the Circle C ...

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Oktoberfest Zincinnati: Ja! the nation's largest, most authentic

Munich, Germany may be where the celebrated Oktoberfest originated, but Cincinnati, or should we say, “Zinzinnati,” now boasts the largest annual Oktoberfest celebration outside of Bavaria! Ja, ‘tis true! And entry is frei (f ...

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Keeneland hosts commemorative bourbon bottle signing

University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari will sign commemorative bottles of Maker's Mark for die-hard UK fans at Keeneland Race Course April 9. Proceeds benefit the UK Symphony Orchestra.

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Keeneland sale provides 'ready-made' racehorses

Keeneland Sales' annual April sale of two-year olds in training on April 5 gives investors a chance to buy a "ready-made" racehorse with a near-term chance to get a return on investment.

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Keeneland's live spring meet runs April 2-23

Live racing resumes at Lexington's Keeneland Race Course on April 2 through April 23, with 16 stakes worth $3.65 million. This year, racing fans can buy an annual pass, good for both the spring and fall race meets, for just $ ...

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Charlestown State Park sponsors amateur photo contest

A photo taken within Charlestown State Park could be your chance to win an amateur photo contest -- and an annual pass for all Indiana State Parks.

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Banana Bean Cafe in Columbus: for when you want to go out for Fl

German Town's Banana Bean Cafe is a little bit like something you'd see Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda eating at on the set of Sex and the City. The crisp, classic décor and playful atmosphere border on whimsical. It ...

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Restaurant M: a one-word name that will leave you speechless

Restaurant M at 2 Miranova Place is the kind of place you'd want to take out-of-town guests as you show them the best that the city of Columbus has to offer.

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Lindey's Restaurant: fresh, simple American dining

Lindey's Restaurant, located in the German Village section of downtown Columbus, describes itself as a “high-energy, white tablecloth” establishment that serves only the “finest of American cuisine.” With a spirited atmospher ...

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Schmidt's Sausage Haus: authentic German eats in authentic Germa

Schmidt's Sausage Haus has been gracing the city of Columbus with delicous old-world-style German food since 1886. Rightfully located in the heart of German Village, Schmidt's is an icon in the city of Columbus.

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Barcelona Restaurant: Traditional Spanish Cuisine in Columbus

Opened in 1996, Columbus' Barcelona Restaurant is located in the city's historic German Village. The building in which the restaurant operates was built more than a century ago in 1895 and originally housed a brew pub called ...

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Mitchell's Steakhouse is robust and indulgent

With three Columbus-area locations, Mitchell's Steakhouse is the quintessential American steakhouse. From the indulgent atmosphere to the almost-sinful cuts of prime beef steak, there is nothing modest about Mitchell's.

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Rigsby's Kitchen is classic, contemporary, and just about perfec

Columbus' Rigsby's Kitchen does a great job of balancing class with casualness. This popular eatery is voted among the top 20 best restaurants in Columbus according to the Columbus Dispatch newspaper, and is quoted as being “ ...

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Betty's Fine Food and Spirits: more than just a bar and grill

Located in the Short North Arts District, Betty's Fine Food & Spirits is a true Columbus hot spot. The restaurant is known for serving up large portions of delicious comfort food in a trendy city atmosphere that is sexy and s ...

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Smith & Wollensky: A Columbus Favorite for Fine Dining

Serving up prime beef steaks that are aged in-house for a deliciously robust flavor, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant in Columbus has been a pillar of Columbus dining since its opening in 2002.

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Asian Wind carries in scent of great meals

The trend in Chinese restaurants in recent years has been for all-you-can-eat buffets where quantity takes the place of quality, and diners feel obligated to stuff themselves relentlessly in order to get their money's worth. ...

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Heidelberg Haus: Where Germans and Americans go “Cuckoo” about

Featured several times on the Food Network and written about across the globe, the Heidelberg Haus Café and Bakery has become an established and important ingredient of the German-American community in Indianapolis.

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Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza: A Slice of Heaven for every occasion!

Set in the Historic Irvington community of Indianapolis, Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza restaurant is a hidden gem.

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Steer-In Restaurant: Fifty years of east side Indy cooking

Decade after decade, hungry folks have been flocking to the corner of Tenth Street and Emerson Avenue in Indianapolis to fill their grumbling tummies at the Steer-In, one of the city’s most storied affordable eateries over th ...

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Kabob Korner: Shish! What a kabob restaurant!

The spicy aroma of Kabob Corner hits your palette as soon as you step inside the door, and don’t be surprised if Nasir Ayoubi, the owner of the East 82nd Street restaurant welcomes you. He may even invite you into his kitchen ...

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Mark's Feed Store: barbecue with flair

Mark's Feed Store serves up succulent ribs, tasty barbecue sandwiches in your choice of pork, chicken or beef and a justly famous buttermilk pie. With four locations in the greater Louisville area, there's bound to be one nea ...

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The Red Lion Grog House: Raise your glass to an English alehouse

Ask any British native about the hallmark of a traditional English pub and they will give you a long list of items. That list would probably include Ye Olde bottles of malt vinegar on the tables, English football (aka soccer ...

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Naisa Pan-Asian Café: Where simplistic cooking, color and commun

At the Naisa Pan-Asian Café, husband and wife owners Chi Christina Hsieh and Qi Guang Cao have created a restaurant that distinguishes itself from others by cooking simply, cleanly and without the use of gadgets.

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Bynum's Steakhouse: Best on the south side -- and the best desse

Consistently voted one of the best steak houses in Indianapolis and most definitely the best steak house on the south side, Bynum’s is a generational phenomenon that attracts consistent loyalty from the racing world elite and ...

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Kolache Factory: East European indulgence with an American twis

The Kolache originates from the Czech Republic and Slovak region and has now made its way west across the pond to American shores. You won’t be alone if you have never heard of Kolaches, yet here in Indianapolis, we are fortu ...

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Patties of Jamaica: Indianapolis natives know their Patties!

Enter this elfin-sized Patties of Jamaica restaurant about 15 minutes northeast of downtown Indianapolis and you will find father and son, Stefan and Henry Seung, cooking and serving up traditional Jamaican fare, as they have ...

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