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WQLN has done the research and has some ideas for you! Great Family Day Trips The following list of attractions is categorized by state and county. Prices are listed if available. FREE activities are indicated with a star (  ).
Activities with WQLN Membercard Discounts are indicated with a Q (  ).
 Erie County Erie Zoo 423 W 38th St. Cost: $6 Adults, $3 age 3-11, Free under 3 Enjoy exotic animals, a petting zoo, and a play area for the kids Erie Children's Museum 420 French Street Cost: $4.50, Free for kids under 2 Combine fun and learning with 55 hands-on exhibits in a "please touch" environment that teaches children and adults the natural sciences, social studies, arts, and life experiences.
Asbury Woods & Nature Center4105 Asbury Explore a 200-acre tract of wetlands, trails, forests, streams, fields and historic properties and check out the exhibits at the nature center.
Tom Ridge Environmental CenterEntrance of Presque Isle State Park View a 12,000 year history of Presque Isle in the orientation theatre (older kids) and then check out the children's discovery area, which includes hands-on activities for youngsters. Waldameer Park & Waterworld Entrance of Presque Isle State Park Cost: from $9.45 to $18.95 Enjoy games, rides, slides, puppet shows, and a train ride. There is a kiddie section in Waterworld, and there are plenty of kiddie rides.
Presque Isle State Park Presque Isle Drive Swim at 10 guarded beaches, bike along the 13.5 miles of bike trail, enjoy a picnic, or rent a canoe or paddleboat and check out the lagoons. Splash Lagoon 8091 Peach St. Cost: $19.95-$24.95 for regional residents Ride 8 swirling slides and body coasters, float down the Lazy River, explore a 5-Story Interactive Tree House, and ride the Hula Hopper. Food court, arcades, and laser tag also available. Family First Sports Park 8155 Oliver Rd. Cost: Varies by activity Choose from go-karts, bumper boats, rock climbing and batting cages, indoor and outdoor miniature golf, and a Golf Dome and driving range
Claytopia2503 W 15th St (814) 836-7722 Cost: Depends on the ceramic item chosen Pick a piece of pottery and test your skills at painting. (Ages 6+) Miniature Golf Cost: Varies . Harbor View Miniature Golf - 36 State St. - (814) 874-3536 . Lake Pleasant Miniature Golf - 9170 Lake Pleasant Rd - (814) 825-5642 . Family First Sports Park - 8155 Oliver Rd - (814) 866-5425 . Greenfield Miniature Golf - 9622 Route 89, North East - (814) 725-4522 . Sunview Golf - 12246 Edinboro Rd - (814) 734-5098
Erie Seawolves Game at Jerry Uht Park 110 East 10th Street Cost: $3 on Mondays Take in a minor-league baseball game, meet the Seawolf, and enjoy Smith's hot dogs.
Winter Green Gorge Cooper Rd. Take a hike in the beautiful gorge or get your feet wet in the creek. Firefighter Historical Museum 428 Chestnut Street Cost: $2 Adults, $1 age 8-12 Take a fascinating tour of 2000+ firefighting artifacts (older children) Horseback Riding Cost: Varies . Equestrian Woods Stables - 9415 Donlin Rd - (814) 725-4144 . Pleasure Trail Horseback - 8701 Kuhl Rd - (814) 898-4440 . Zuck Farm Stables - 6501 Naeff Rd Fairview - (814) 474-5075 Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm 5970 Koman Road, Edinboro Cost: $3 for a guided tour Take a tour of a real buffalo herd and then visit the restaurant and gift shop. Shakespeare for Kids Roadhouse Theatre, 145 West 11th Street Cost: $300 Introduce your children to Shakespeare in an exciting and enriching way. The program is for kids age 7-12 and will run Monday-Friday 10AM-3PM, July 10-28 concluding with a public performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on July 29. For questions call 384-0016. Crawford County
Drake Well Museum & Oil Creek State Park202 Museum Lane, Titusville Learn about the beginning of the modern oil industry though videos, exhibits, historic buildings and more at the Drake Well Museum. Then take the kids for a bike ride on the Oil Creek State Park bike trail, which begins at the museum. You can also enjoy a train ride or take a canoe trip on Oil Creek. Conneaut Lake Park 12382 Center Street, Conneaut Lake Cost: $8.95-12.95 under 46", $13.95-$17.95 over 46" Enjoy a full day of family fun with Kiddieland, Splash City, a public beach, pony rides, adult rides, games and more.
Pymatuning Spillway2660 Williamsfield Rd, Jamestown Feed the carp and watch as they flock so thick, the ducks can walk on top of them.  Ashtabula County Horseback Riding Cost: Varies . Ashley Moores Stables - 1269 Doyle Rd., Jefferson - (440) 576-8949 . Rosewood Equine Center - 470 Keefus Rd., Conneaut - (440) 593-2067 A C & J Scenic Line Railway 122 E. Walnut St. Jefferson Cost: $9 Adults, $6 ages 3-12 Take a one hour ride from Jefferson to Ashtabula and back in a 1920-era Vintage train car.
Buck Bison Farm 2500 Forman Road, Austinburg Take a guided educational tour through a buffalo herd and then meet some animals up close at the petting zoo.
Conneaut Historical Railroad Museum369 Depot Street, Conneaut (440) 599-7878 Visit the museum to view fascinating railroad memorabilia.
Walnut BeachWalnut Blvd., Ashtabula Enjoy the sunshine and the sand at Walnut beach on Lake Erie. Concession available. Pymatuning Water Sports South Pyma Lake Road, Williamsfield (440) 293-8228 Cost: Varies by activity Beat the heat on 3 "Big Kahauna" Wet-n-Wild Water Slides, "Li'l Kahuna" Kiddie Slide & Raindrop for younger children. Plus, check out "Paradise Cove" Bumper Boats, the Tiki Trail mini golf course, and pony rides. Adventure Zone Mini-Golf 5600 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the Lake (440) 466-3555 or (440) 466-4447 Cost: Varies by activity Have some family fun with 18 hole mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, children's play area, snack bar and picnic area.  Chautauqua County Midway Park 4859 Route 430, Maple Springs Cost: Varies. Wed.-Sun. $15 ride-a-rama Have fun all day on kiddie and family rides, bumper boats, mini-golf, a rock wall, and more. (Age 5+ recommended) Panama Rocks County Route 10, Panama Cost: $6 Adults, $4 age 13-17, $3 age 6-12 Explore towering rocks, cavernous dens, caves, and crevices.
The Block House: Hot Glass StudioBlockhouse Rd., Chautauqua Stop in and check on the intricate process of making glass. (Age 6+ recommended) Summerwind Cruise Lucille Ball Memorial Park Cost: Family rates available Cruise beautiful Chautauqua Lake on the Summerwind Cruise boat. Peek N' Peak Resort 1405 Old Rd., Findlay Lake Cost: Mini-golf: $5 Adults, $4 ages 4-11, Pool: $12 Adults, $6 under age 11 Play a round of miniature golf and then cool off in the indoor or outdoor pools-includes a water slide. Hot Dog Hut & Putt 10487 W Lake Rd., Ripley (716) 736-4579 Enjoy a family game of miniature golf.  London, Ontario
Adventures on Wonderland3198 Wonderland Road South Cost: $5.49 age 1-3, $8.99 age 4-13, Parents and kids under 1-Free Experience London's largest indoor playground facility for children 13 years old and under. The facility includes a 4-level soft play jungle climb, a karaoke sing-a-long stage, skill & redemption games, laser tag, a play village, and more. East Park/Intencity & Wally World 1275 Hamilton Road Cost: Varies by activity Have a full-day of fun at the park with mini-golf, batting cages, waterslides, go-karts, climbing wall, and picnic areas. Fleetway 720 Proudfoot Lane Cost: Varies by activity Keep the kids busy with a 40 foot rock wall, a high ropes course, an 18-hole golf course, and bowling. Fanshawe Pioneer Village 2609 Fanshawe Park Road Cost: $5 Adults, $3 ate 3-12 Step back in time and enjoy the remarkable sights and sounds of a 19th century Village.
Lickety Split Ranch & Zoo1292 Scotland Drive Cost: $7.50 Adults, $4.25 age 2-12 Check out lions, tigers, monkeys and many other exotic animals.
London Regional Children's Museum21 Wharncliffe Road South Cost: $5 Engage the kids with hands-on, interactive exhibits for children up to age 10. There are nine themed galleries including Dinosaurs, Arctic Adventure, My Place in Space, Child Long Ago and Caves. Storybook Gardens Springbank Park Cost: $8.25 Adults, $5.75 age 11-17, $5.25 age 5-10, $3.50 age 2-4 Step through the doors of Storybook's enchanted castle to discover eight chapters of fun, adventure and excitement including Pirate's Island, Storybook Valley, the Village, Old MacDonald's Farm and more. Designed for ages 2-12. |
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