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Florence Mall
| 2 Miles
2028 Florence Mall, Florence, KY 41042-1443
Florence Mall is a family-friendly contemporary center that brings a unique experience to the community. Enjoy fun activities and convenient shopping! Florence Mall features 130 specialty stores, a 12-unit Food Court and a Woolly Mammoth Playland.
Florence Mall has a unique double-decker carousel for children of all ages. You can ride the traditional carousel horse or ride a zebra, hummingbird, gorilla, ostrich, American eagle or ride in a teacup. Visit the carousel located in the Food Court.
Newport Aquarium
| 10 Miles
One Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071
Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water: You'll be amazed at all there is to see and do, including fun and interactive activities, like touching a shark or meeting a penguin.
Newport Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year and is located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee.
Creation Museum
| 15 Miles
2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd., Petersburg, KY 41080
The state-of-the-art 70,000 square foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Adam and Eve live in the Garden of Eden. Children play and dinosaurs roam near Eden’s Rivers. The serpent coils cunningly in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Majestic murals, great masterpieces brimming with pulsating colors and details, provide a backdrop for many of the settings.
Cincinnati Art Museum
| 18 Miles
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the premiere venues for receptions and special events in the Greater Cincinnati area. The classic elegance of the Art Museum is a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, luncheons, parties, meetings, retreats, and corporate events.
The Cincinnati Zoo was recently rated the #1 attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey. It was recognized by Parents Magazine as #7 on the “Top 10 Best Zoos for Kids.” Over one million people visit the Zoo’s award-winning exhibits, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species annually.
Kentucky Speedway
| 30 Miles
1 Speedway Drive, Sparta, KY 41086
Located in Sparta, Kentucky, and constructed on 850 acres of land, Kentucky Speedway showcases the most prominent race series on its 1.5-mile tri-oval with 14-degree banking in the turns and a 1,600-foot backstretch. The tri-oval is 57-feet wide and includes a 12-foot apron. The facility also features a paved quarter-mile track.
