The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more.
Here are the winner and finalists in the “Best Ohio staycation destination” category.
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Winner: Hocking Hills
Reconnect with nature — and your family — with a trip to Hocking Hills, located in nearby Logan, where you can hike, canoe and zip line, plus explore caves, waterfalls and more. Not sure where to start? Check out favorites like Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave or the Cedar Falls hiking trail. There are also shops, restaurants and attractions that cater to families, like train rides, mini golf, a petting zoo and much more.
explorehockinghills.com
Finalists:
Cedar Point
An overnight or weekend trip to Sandusky’s Cedar Point feels like a world away, with picturesque sandy beaches along the shores of Lake Erie, plus the entertainment and thrill rides of the amusement park. While older kids and teens will enjoy the park’s high-speed coasters, there’s plenty of fun for the littlest guests, too.
cedarpoint.com
Great Wolf Lodge
Staycation fun awaits in this Sandusky resort, where families can splash away in the indoor water park, explore activities and attractions throughout the resort, and enjoy delicious on-site dining. Kid-focused fun includes live shows, arts and crafts, an arcade, character appearances and more.
greatwolf.com/sandusky