Cedar Point, Soak City, Challenge Park
Description:
With 75 rides, including 17 roller coasters, Cedar Point has more rides and roller coasters than any park in the world; the 18-acre Soak City water park has slides, inner-tube rivers and a wave pool. Cedar Point and Soak City border Challenge Park, which features rides, go-karts and miniature golf. Castaway Bay, only minutes from Cedar Point, offers 237 rooms and suites and a large water park that features a water coaster, body slides, kids’ areas, a wave pool and more.
Location: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky (Erie County)
Open: Daily, operating hours vary through Sept. 6; weekends only Sept. 10 through Oct. 31
Challenge Park: Open daily, operating hours vary through Sept. 6, weekends only Sept. 10 through Oct. 31
Soak City: Open daily May 29 through Sept. 6, operating hours vary
Castaway Bay: Indoor water park open year-round
Admission Cedar Point: $45.99 for those ages 3 and older, 48 inches or taller; or $19.99 for senior citizens 62 and older and those ages 3 and older, less than 48 inches tall in shoes; free for children 2 and younger; evening, combo and group rates available
Admission Soak City: $29.99 for those ages 3 and older, 48 inches or taller in bare feet; or $16.99 for senior citizens 62 and older and those ages 3 and older, less than 48 inches tall in bare feet; free for children 2 and younger; $15.99 after 4 p.m.
Admission Challenge Park: Prices vary per activity
Admission Castaway Bay: $29 day passes; free for children 2 and younger; availability based on occupancy, call (419) 627-2106 or visit www.castawaybay.com
Parking: $10; $15 for oversized vehicles requiring more than one parking space
New attraction: Shoot the Rapids — Riders board one of 10 boats that navigate through rivers, whitewater rapids and rock work as they encounter numerous water features and special effects throughout the 3-minute ride.
Most popular attractions: C.P. & L.E. Railroad, Millennium Force (300-foot-tall roller coaster)
Least-busy days: Tuesday through Thursday
Wheelchair access: A guide for disabled guests is available at the park entrance.
Information: (419) 627-2350, www.cedarpoint.com
Erieview Park — Wild Water Works Waterslides
Description:
The park offers more than 750 feet of water slides as well as a nearby arcades, picnic areas and a mile-long entertainment strip.
Location: 5483 Lake Road, Geneva-on-the-Lake (Ashtabula County)
Open: Noon to 9 p.m. May 24 through Sept. 6
Admission: $8; twilight slide: $4.75 (after 7 p.m.); 15 tickets for $20 or $2.25 each
Parking: Free
Most popular attraction: Two-flume water slide
Least-busy days: Monday and Tuesday
Wheelchair access: Yes
Where to buy tickets: At the park
Information: (440) 466-8650, 1-800-862-9948, www.VisitGenevaontheLake.com
Geauga Lake’s Wildwater Kingdom
Description:
The park includes a wet playground with basketball hoops and water sprays, a 100-foot-tall water slide with three enclosed body slides, four inner-tube slides and a 1,100-foot-long lazy river.
Location: 1100 Squires Road, Aurora (Portage County)
Open: Operating hours vary May 29-31, daily June 5 through Aug. 22, Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 4-6
Admission: $26.99 for those 3 and older, 48 inches or taller in bare feet; or $12.99 for children 3 and older, less than 48 inches tall in bare feet and senior citizens 62 and older; free for children 2 and younger; evening discounts, group and season passes available
Parking:
$5
Most popular attractions: Liquid Lightning, a 60-foot-tall, 253-foot-long water slide; Thunder Falls, a 360,000-gallon wave pool and a lazy river
Least-busy days: Tuesday through Thursday
Wheelchair access: See rider-safety guide
Where to buy tickets: At the park and online
Information:
(330) 562-8303, www.wildwaterfun.com
Great Wolf Lodge
Description:
The indoor water park includes slides, pools, a dumping bucket and an outdoor pool area.
Location: 4600 Milan Road, Sandusky (Erie County)
Open: Year-round
Admission: Must be an overnight guest; various rooms and suites available
Parking: Free
Most popular attraction: Fort Mackenzie, a four-story treehouse water fort with water sprays, climbable nets and bridges
Least-busy days: Midweek May and September
Wheelchair access: Yes
Reservations/information: (419) 609-6000, 1-800-641-9653, www.greatwolflodge.com
Kalahari Waterpark Resort
Description:
The resort includes a large wave pool, indoor surfing, a lazy river, tube rides, body slides and family raft rides.
Location: 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky (Erie County)
Open: Year-round, operating hours vary; water park availability to nonguests based on resort occupancy; call first
Admission:
$39 (Monday through Thursday) to $42 (Friday through Sunday), all-day admission includes indoor and outdoor water park for age 4 and older, free for children 3 and younger, spectator pass available for $10, evening discounts available
New attractions: Safari Outdoor Adventure Park featuring the Zip Line Tour, where riders sail 40 to 60 feet above the 77,000-square-foot outdoor water park; Ropes Course, the three-story course spans more than 700 feet of rope and includes 48 climbing elements; Climbing Walls: two 32-foot structures; and Capetown Zanzibar and Restaurant: an outdoor-dining area
Parking: Free; valet parking $12 a day
Most popular attractions: FlowRider, indoor surfing; and Zip Coaster, which propels riders through 500 feet of free falls, dips and turns at speeds reaching 20 mph
Least-busy days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Where to buy tickets:
For nonguests, at the resort when available
Information: (419) 433-7200, 1-877-525-2427, www.kalahariresorts.com
MONSOON LAGOON
Description:
A three-story slide, an interactive water-play area, go-carts, a miniature golf course and a bumper-boat pond are among the park’s attractions.
Location: 1530 S. Danbury Road North, Port Clinton (Ottawa County)
Open:
Daily, operating hours vary May 29-31, June 5 through Aug. 29 and Sept. 4-6
Admission: Water park, $15.95, or $9.95 for senior citizens 62 and older, free for children 2 and younger; mega tickets, which include all activities, $19.95; late-afternoon discounts available
Parking:
Free
Most popular attraction: Adventure Island Tree House, a 34-foot-tall interactive play area with 105 water-play stations on 17 levels
Least-busy days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Wheelchair access: Yes
Where to buy tickets: At the gate and at participating AAA offices
Information: (419) 732-6671, 1-866-732-6671, www.monsoonlagoonwaterpark.com
Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park
Description:
The park offers six-story water slides, a lazy inner-tube ride, a swimming pool as well as miniature golf and go-carts.
Location: 10661 Kile Road, Chardon (Geauga County)
Open: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends June 12 through Aug. 22 and Aug. 28-29. Call to confirm early and late-season schedule.
Admission: $19.95; or free for children less than 40 inches tall; go-cart admission: $12.95, includes four ride tickets for the Grand Prix Go-Karts and unlimited use of all dry attractions; Grand Prix Go-Karts: $3 per ride weekdays; $4 per ride weekends
Parking: $3
Most popular attraction: Black Hole Enclosed Dark Slide
Least-busy day: Monday
Wheelchair access: Yes
Where to buy tickets: At the park; discount "Any Day" tickets available at participating Discount Drug Mart locations.
Information: (440) 285-0909 to confirm operation in the event of inclement weather, www.pioneer waterland.com
Outdoor music
Blossom Music Center
Location:
1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls (Summit County)
Performances: June 5 (7:30 p.m.): Sugarland, Luke Bryan, Danny Gokey; June 12 (7:30 p.m.): Phish; June 20 (7:30 p.m.): Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, James Otto; June 25 (7 p.m.): Dave Matthews Band; June 26 (7 p.m.): Foreigner, Styx, Kansas; July 8 (7 p.m.): Lynyrd Skynyrd; July 9 (7:30 p.m.): Brooks & Dunn, Gary Allan; July 15 (7:30 p.m.): Iron Maiden; July 20 (7:30 p.m.): Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Drive-By Truckers; July 21 (7 p.m.): Jack Johnson; July 23 (4 p.m.): Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker; July 26 (7:30 p.m.): Kings of Leon; July 27 (3 p.m.): Lilith Fair 2010 with Sarah McLachlan, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige; Aug. 5 (7 p.m.): Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum; Aug 6 (7 p.m.): Creed; Aug. 13 (7 p.m.): John Mayer
Parking: Included with ticket (premium spots $10 to $20 in advance)
Tickets: $10 to $125 at Ticketmaster outlets (1-800-745-3000) or at www.ticketmaster.com
Information: (330) 920-8040, 330-916-6068, www.blossommusic.com
Cain Park
Location: Between Lee and South Taylor roads (bordered by Superior Road and Hyde Park Avenue), Cleveland Heights (Cuyahoga County)
Performances: June 12 (8 p.m.): Livingston Taylor; June 19 (8 p.m.): Kenny Loggins; June 24 (8 p.m.): Suzy Bogguss; July 15 (8 p.m.): Cherryholmes; July 16 (8 p.m.): Robin Spielberg and Susan Werner; July 17 (8 p.m.): Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; July 18 (4 p.m.): Spyro Gyra; July 20 (7 p.m.): Harry Bacharach; July 24 (8 p.m.): Kathy Mattea; July 27 (7 p.m.): Long Road; July 30 (8 p.m.): Punch Brothers; Aug. 3 (8 p.m.): White Ghost Shivers; Aug. 7 (8 p.m.): the Pointer Sisters; Aug. 12 (8 p.m.): David Sanborn Trio; Aug. 14 (8 p.m.): Paula Cole
Parking: Area streets and lots, plus shuttle buses
Tickets: $2 to $55
Information: (216) 371-3000, www.cainpark.com
Nautica Pavilion (formerly the Plain Dealer Pavilion)
Location:
2014 Sycamore St., the Flats, near downtown Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Performances: May 24 (6:30 p.m.): Insane Clown Posse, Kottonmouth Kings, Coolio, Kittie; July 3 (8 p.m.): the Moody Blues; July 20 (8 p.m.): Ringo Starr; July 22 (7 p.m.): O.A.R., Citizen Cope; July 24 (8 p.m.): the Black Keys, Jessica Lea Mayfield; Aug. 27 (8 p.m.): Backstreet Boys.
Parking: Various lots
Tickets: $29.50 to $125 at Ticketmaster outlets (1-800-745-3000) or www.ticketmaster.com
Information: (216) 622-6557 or www.livenation.com
Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City
Location:
1887 W. 3rd St., Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Performances: May 30 (7 p.m.): L.A. Guns, Dokken, Trixter, Danger Danger; May 31 (6 p.m.): Rusted Root, moe.; June 8 (8 p.m.): Earth, Wind & Fire; June 18 (1 p.m.): Bamboozle Roadshow featuring Boys Like Girls, All Time Low, Good Charlotte; June 30 (7:30 p.m.): 311, Pepper; July 5 (7 p.m.): Limp Bizkit; July 6 (8 p.m.): Scorpions with Great White; July 8 (noon): 2010 Vans Warped Tour; Aug. 3 (7 p.m.): Primus, Gogol Bordello; Aug. 9 (7 p.m.): Shinedown, Chevelle; Aug. 10 (8 p.m.): Paramore, Tegan and Sara, New Found Glory; Aug. 18 (7 p.m.): Slayer, Megadeth; Aug. 21 (7 p.m.): REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar
Parking:
Various lots nearby
Tickets: $8 to $85, available at Ticketmaster outlets (1-800-745-3000) or www.ticketmaster.com
Information: (216) 522-4822, www.livenation.com
Museums
Butler Institute of American Art
Description:
The institute was the first museum in the world to focus solely on American art and now boasts more than 20,000 pieces.
Location: 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown (Mahoning County)
Open: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and major holidays
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Special exhibits: The "Annual National Juried Show: 74th National Midyear Exhibition" (June 27 through Aug. 22) featuring 100 two-dimensional works in all media from artists throughout America
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Information: (330) 743-1711, www.butlerart.com
Cleveland Museum of Art
Description:
The museum is known for its extensive collections of pre-Columbian, medieval European, Asian and Indian art.
Location: 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, closed Monday
Admission:
Free
Parking: In the attached garage
Special exhibits: In June, the museum will reopen newly renovated galleries. "In Honor of the Cleveland Arts Prize" (June 13 through March 13), featuring former visual-arts prizewinners whose work is in the permanent collection; "Andrew Borowiec: Cleveland Photographs" (June 13 through Oct. 17), focusing on the Flats, the historic epicenter of Cleveland's industrial might; "Omer Fast: The Casting (2007)" (June 20 through Sept. 5), featuring his video work; "Midwest Modern: The Color Woodcuts of Mabel Hewit" (June 26 through Oct. 24), exploring the work of the Cleveland artist. A Summer Solstice Celebration will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 19 featuring access to the galleries, music and food ($15 to $175).
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Information: (216) 421-7350, 1-888-CMA-0033, www.clevelandart.org
Great Lakes Science Center
Description:
The center features hundreds of hands-on exhibits, daily demonstrations and educational programs that show the relationship among science, the environment and technology.
Location: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Admission: $9.95, or $8.95 for senior citizens 65 and older, $7.95 for children 2 to 17; additional cost for the OMNIMAX theater and the traveling exhibition
Parking: Attached garage
Special exhibits: "Strange Matter" (through Jan. 3), exploring the hidden secrets of everyday stuff with more than a dozen hands-on "Experience Pods"; space week (July 19-25), featuring space-themed events, programs and movies. Take a spacewalk and explore phase one of the new NASA Glenn Visitor Center inside the Return to the Moon gallery; air show deck party (Sept. 4-6), watch the Cleveland National Air Show from the decks of the Steamship William G. Mather
Wheelchair access: Yes
Information: (216) 694-2000, www.greatscience.com
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Description:
The 150,000-square-foot museum features interactive exhibits, costume displays and artifacts.
Location: 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., corner of E. 9th Street and Erieside Avenue, Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, until 9 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Admission: $22, or $18 for Greater Cleveland residents, $17 for senior citizens 65 and older, $13 for children 9 to 12, free for children 8 and younger
Parking: Lots, garages and on-street meters
Special exhibits: "From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen" (through Dec. 31), a comprehensve look at his music; "Great Music. No Limits. Celebrating 35 Years of Austin City Limits" through Sept. 6), a look at the longest-running music series in American television history; "Motown: The Sound of Young America" (through the end of the year), a tribute to Motown's 50th anniversary; "2010 Inductees" exhibit (through March 14), honoring the museum's newest inductees: ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, the Hollies and the Stooges.
Wheelchair access: Yes
Information: (216) 781-ROCK, 1-800-493-ROLL, www.rockhall.com
Sporting events
BASEBALL
Cleveland Indians
Location:
Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Home games: May 22-23 vs. Reds; May 24-26 vs. White Sox; June 7-10 vs. Red Sox; June 11-13 vs. Nationals; June 15-17 vs. Mets; June 28-July 1 vs. Blue Jays; July 2-4 vs. Athletics; July 16-18 vs. Tigers; July 23-25 vs. Rays; July 26-29 vs. Yankees; Aug. 6-8 vs. Twins; Aug. 10-12 vs. Orioles; Aug. 13-15 vs. Mariners; Aug. 24-26 vs. Athletics; Aug. 27-29 vs. Royals; Aug. 30-Sept. 1 vs. White Sox; Sept. 10-12 vs. Twins; Sept. 14-16 vs. Angels; Sept. 23-26 vs. Royals; Sept. 27-29 vs. Tigers
Admission: $7 to $85, free for children 3 and younger if sitting on an adult's lap
Parking: Various lots within a 10-minute walk of the stadium
Wheelchair access: Yes
Tickets: Available through Ticketmaster, 1-866-48-TRIBE; at the park; or online
Information: (216) 420-4200, www.indians.mlb.com
Akron Aeros
Location:
Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron (Summit County)
Home games:
May 22-23 vs. Harrisburg; May 24-27 vs. Altoona; June 1-3 vs. Erie; June 8-10 vs. New Hampshire; June 11-13 vs. Portland; June 22-24 vs. Richmond; June 25-27 vs. Binghamton; July 5-8 vs. Trenton; July 15-18 vs. Erie; July 19-21 vs. Altoona; July 26-28 vs. Bowie; July 29-Aug. 1 vs. Reading; Aug. 10-12 vs. Reading; Aug. 13-15 vs. New Britain; Aug. 20-22 vs. Harrisburg; Aug. 26-29 vs. Erie
Admission: $10, or $8 for senior citizens and children younger than 12
Parking: Various lots near stadium
Wheelchair access: Yes
Tickets: (330) 253-5153
Information: (330) 253-5151, 1-800-972-3767, www.akronaeros.com
Lake County Captains
Location:
Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake (Lake County)
Home games: May 23-24 vs. Sound Bend; May 25-27 vs. Dayton; June 1-3 vs. Beloit; June 6 vs. Wisconsin; June 20 vs. Lansing; June 28-30 vs. Great Lakes; July 1 vs. West Michigan; July 7-8 vs. Fort Wayne; July 21-22 vs. Burlington; July 26 vs. Peoria; July 28-29 vs. West Michigan; Aug. 3-4 vs. Dayton; Aug. 15-16 vs. Dayton; Aug. 18-19 vs. Bowling Green; Aug. 29-31 vs. South Bend; Sept. 5-6 vs. Lansing
Admission: $9, or $8 for senior citizens and children 12 and younger, $8 Monday games, $7 Tuesday games
Parking: $5 gold lots at stadium, private lots off Curtis Boulevard
Wheelchair access: Yes
Tickets: (440) 954-9467
Information: (440) 954-9467, www.captainsbaseball.com
Lake Erie Crushers
Location:
All Pro Freight Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon (Lorain County)
Home games: May 22-23 vs. Traverse City; May 25-27 vs. Oakland County; June 1-3 vs. River City; June 11-13 vs. Gateway; June 14-16 vs. Washington; June 20-22 vs. Windy City; June 26-28 vs. Oakland County; June 29-July 1 vs. Florence; July 2-4 vs. Evansville; July 16-18 vs. Windy City; July 19-21 vs. Traverse City; July 31-Aug. 2 vs. Kalamazoo; Aug. 6-8 vs. Oakland County; Aug. 17-19 vs. Normal CornBelters; Aug. 20-22 vs. Southern Illinois; Aug. 31-Sept. 2 vs. Washington; Sept. 3-5 vs. Kalamazoo
Admission: $6 to $14, $18 club level
Parking: $3 stadium parking
Wheelchair access: Yes
Tickets: (440) 934-3636 or at stadium ticket office
Information: (440) 934-3636 or www.lakeeriecrushers.com
Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Location:
Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles (Trumbull County)
Home games: June 21-23 vs. Auburn; June 24-25 vs. Batavia; July 1-3 vs. Jamestown; July 8-10 vs. Vermont; July 11-13 vs. Hudson Valley; July 17-19 vs. Williamsport; July 25-26 vs. State College; July 31-Aug. 1 vs. Williamsport; Aug. 4-6 vs. Tri-City; Aug. 7-9 vs. Aberdeen; Aug. 18-20 vs. Batavia; Aug. 24-26 vs. State College; Aug. 30-31 vs. Auburn; Sept. 3-4 vs. Jamestown
Admission: $7 to $9, $2 Tuesdays Nights, $1 Thursday Buck Nights, military ID cardholders free admission Wednesdays
Parking: $2.50 onsite
Wheelchair access: Yes
Tickets: 1-888-388-7600
Information: (330) 505-0000, www.mvscrappers.com
GOLF
World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational
Location:
Firestone Country Club, 452 E. Warner Road, Akron (Summit County)
Dates: Aug. 3-8
Admission: $250 (all-tournament); $30 (daily); $15 (practice round); free for youths 18 and younger accompanied by an adult
Parking:
Free; shuttle available from Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems & Lockheed Martin, 1204 Massillon Road
Tickets: Available by calling Ticketmaster 888-401-8000, or online
Information:
(330) 644-2299, www.worldgolf championships.com
PRO FOOTBALL
Cleveland Browns
Location:
Cleveland Browns Stadium, 1085 W. 3rd St., Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Home games: Aug. 21 vs. St. Louis; Sept. 2 vs. Chicago
Admission: Starting at $35
Parking: Various lots within walking distance of the stadium
Wheelchair access: Yes
Tickets: Call (440) 891-5050 or 1-888-891-1999; through Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000; or online
Information: (440) 891-5000, www.clevelandbrowns.com
MOTOR SPORTS
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Location:
7721 Steam Corners Road, Lexington (Morrow County)
Events: June 18-20: EMCO Gears Classic; June 25-27: Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio; July 9-11: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days; July 16-18: Honda Super Cycle Weekend; Aug. 6-8: Mid-Ohio Sports Challenge/Honda Indy 200
Admission: $15 to $100, depending on event; children 12 and younger admitted free when accompanied by an adult
Parking:
Free, non-infield
Wheelchair access: Yes
Tickets: Available by calling the track office, 1-800-643-6446, or online
Information: 1-800-643-6446, (419) 884-4000, www.midohio.com
Mansfield Motorsports Park
Location:
100 Crall Road, Mansfield (Richland County)
Events: Weekly racing with special events including: June 5: Bounty Series NASCAR-style Late Models and Modifieds; June 19: Outlaw Super-late Models; July 3: Monster Mash trucks and stunt show; July 17: ARCA Remax/Menard's Tim Richmond Memorial 200-lap National Championship; Aug. 7: Bounty Series NASCAR-style late models and modifieds; Aug. 14: Johnny Appleseed open-wheel extravaganza; Aug. 21: Outlaw Super-late Model 100-lap Event; Sept. 4: Summer Firestorm monster trucks and stunt show
Admission: $15 to $35, varies depending upon event, free for children 12 and younger
Parking: Available at track
Wheelchair access: Yes
Tickets: Available online or at the gate
Information: (419) 524-0183, www.mansfieldmotorsportsparkonline.com
HARNESS RACING
Northfield Park
Location:
10705 Northfield Road, Northfield (Summit County)
Season: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through July 4; Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (post times 7 p.m.) July 6 through Oct. 31; simulcasting daily
Admission: $1.25 Mondays and Wednesdays, free Tuesdays, $3 Fridays and Saturdays (clubhouse); free grandstand admission Sundays through Thursdays
Parking: $1 general parking after 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; free grandstand parking Sundays through Thursdays
Wheelchair access: Partially accessible
Information: (330) 467-4101, www.northfieldpark.com
HORSE RACING
Thistledown
Location:
21501 Emery Road, North Randall (Cuyahoga County)
Season: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (post time 12:55 p.m.); simulcasting daily
Admission: Free; classics seating: $8; box seats with TV, $3
Parking:
Free
Information: (216) 662-8600, www.thistledown.com
Zoos
Akron Zoo
Description:
The 50-acre zoo just west of downtown has more than 700 animals and is an accredited world conservation zoo.
Location: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron (Summit County)
Big attractions: Jellyfish exhibit with 10 aquariums of jellyfish, the most in Ohio; two baby capybaras, the world's largest rodents; new hand-carved carousel, with 33 animals from around the world (opens July 31)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily May through October, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. November through April
Admission: $10, or $7.50 for senior citizens, $6 for children 2 to 14, free for children younger than 2 ($6 for anyone 2 and older from November through April)
Parking: $2
Wheelchair access: Yes; rental: free; electric scooter: $25; stroller rental, $5; covered stroller, $7
Information: (330) 375-2550,
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Description:
The 165-acre zoo is 4 miles south of downtown and has nearly 3,000 animals, many in natural settings.
Location: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Big attractions: "Dinosaurs!" exhibit, featuring lifelike robotic dinosaurs, through Sept. 12 (tickets are $1); "The Scoop on Poop!" exhibition, an investigation into the language of animal dung; endangered Goodfellow's tree kangaroo joey, in the Australian Adventure
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day
Admission: $10, or $7 for children 2 to 11, free for children younger than 2
Parking: Free
Wheelchair access: Yes; rental: $8, $25 for electric. Stroller rental: $7 single, $10 double. Wheelchairs must be reserved by calling 216-661-7603.
Information: 216-661-6500, www.clemetzoo.com