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Recreation Travel Tips :: Ohio Theme Parks
Ohio Theme Parks: Surviving Ohio and its Theme Parks
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Do you love Ohio theme parks, but hate the high prices and long line-ups? Do you plan a family vacation every year to Six Flags, but are tired of fighting the crowds and constantly opening your wallet?
If so, keep reading for a basic guide that will help you survive the ups and downs of Ohio's roller coaster parks.
Make Sure the Kids Are Ready
There's no age rule for determining whether your child is ready for a theme-park vacation. Remember though, the younger the kids, the slower the pace and more flexible you'll have to be.
On the plus side, if your little one spends most of the day in a stroller, there's less chance that he'll get lost or overtired. Bigger kids, on the other hand, will allow you to move through the park faster, and they may get more enjoyment out of the whole theme-park experience.
Be Realistic About Cost
A frugal five-night vacation for a family of four near Ohio theme parks will run about $2,000—plus transportation. Roughly one-third will be for tickets, a third for food, and the rest for lodging and incidentals. But there are ways to cut back.
Start saving by avoiding the pricey junk-food stands and by toting plenty of healthy snacks, such as juice boxes, dry cereal and fruit, string cheese, and granola bars. Next, don't buy items like sunscreen and film at park kiosks – the prices are generally higher than they'd be elsewhere.
Skip the Crowds
Finally, call the park you want to visit and ask for a vacation-planning guide and a map so you can plot out your plan of attack. In general, theme parks are laid out in a giant convoluted circle.
Theme-park vets will tell you that most people veer to the right after entering the gate--so go left. An alternative crowd-avoidance tactic is to make a beeline straight to the back and spend your day working your way toward the front while the masses make their way to the back.
Avoid Lines
Buy tickets in advance. The main ticket window is one major line that can be skipped entirely. Arrive when the park opens with entry tickets in hand.
Where to Go
The best known out of all the Ohio Theme Parks is the Cedar Point amusement park, the biggest park in the world. However, there are numerous others and multiple water parks in the surrounding area, such as King's Island, Six Flags and SeaWorld. For more information, contact the Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism at http://discoverohio.com.
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