For "The Fun and Only" in Cincinnati, head for Kings Island, the most visited seasonal amusement park in America! It takes up 364 acres to hold more than 80 rides, shows and attractions. It's definitely a family friendly area with an array of dynamic activities and entertainment that won't stop.
Thrill-seeking adults can be satisfied as Kings Island has so many of the biggest, longest, fastest and best rides in the world. Planet Snoopy featuring an elaborate collection of Peanuts-themed rides and attractions will bring a smile to any child's face. For visitors not in the mood to scream, the water park - Boomerang Bay will entertain and delight all ages.
Rides and Attractions
http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/park/index.cfm
Attractions of Boomerang Bay
http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/park/boomerang_bay/attractions/index.cfm
Kings Island is only a short drive northeast of Cincinnati Ohio, just off I-71. Its address is 6300 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH. For visiting such an entertainment giant, it's smart for you to learn more info from maps:
Park Map from Homepage
http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/park/map/index.cfm
Kings Island on Google Maps
http://maps.google.com./maps?q=kings+island
Kings Island on Satelliteviews.net
http://www.satelliteviews.net/kings-island-amusement-park.htm
If you drive from big cities close to Cincinnati, your self-driving will be smoother with the detailed direction info here.
(1) From Columbus (about 1 hour 26 mins): Head south on S 3rd St toward E State St, turn right to merge onto I-70 W/I-71 S, then keep slight left at I-71 S (signs for Cincinnati/OH-315 N). Later take exit 25 for Kings Mills Rd/OH-741 N toward Mason, turn left at OH-741 S/Kings Mills Rd, continue to follow OH-741 S and get onto Kings Mills Rd. Turn right at Kings Island Dr and take the I-71 S ramp to Cincinnati.
(2) From Louisville (about 2 hours 13 mins): Head north on S 5th St toward W Liberty St, take the 1st right onto W Liberty St, then stay slight right to get onto I-65 N toward I-64/I-71/Jeffersonville/Indianapolis. Take exit 137 to merge onto I-71 N toward I-64 E/Cincinnati/Lexington, then proceed straight on I-75 N to enter Ohio.
Take exit 10A to merge onto OH-126 E, then I-71 N via the ramp to Columbus. Later take exit 24 for Western Row Rd toward Kings Island Dr, bear right at Western Row Rd and make a U-turn at Columbia Rd. Finally turn left onto the I-71 S ramp to Cincinnati.
(3) From Indianapolis (about 2 hours 14 mins): Head east toward E Market St and exit the roundabout, turn right at N East St, and take the 1st left onto E Washington St. Turn right to merge onto I-65 S/I-70 W toward Louisville/St Louis, continue onto I-65 S, and take exit 106 for I-465 E/I-74 E/I-465 W/I-74 W. Later keep left at the fork and merge onto I-465 E/I-74 E, take exit 49 to merge onto I-74 E toward Cincinnati.
After entering Ohio, continue onto I-275 N (signs for Dayton) and keep slight right at Ronald Reagan Cross County Hwy (signs for Ronald Reagan Hwy/Blue Rock Rd). Then continue onto OH-126 E and finish the left driving according to the above mentioned routes for Louisville.
Visitors from the smaller local towns around the city of Cincinnati can find directions from the following:
(1) If you drive from Bond Hill, Dallmans Corner O'Bryonsville or Idlewood, you can reach the Kings Island within half an hour. During the driving, you all need to merge onto I-71 N toward Columbus.
From Bond Hill, head north on US-42 N/Reading Rd toward Andina Ave, turn right at E Amity Rd/E Galbraith Rd, turn left onto the OH-126 E/Reagan Hwy ramp and get onto OH-126 E. Then merge onto I-71 N via the ramp to Columbus.
From Dallmans Corner, head northeast on Montgomery Rd toward Ridge Rd, turn left to merge onto I-71 N toward Columbus.
From O'Bryonsville, head east on Madison Rd toward Grandin Rd, turn left at Dana Ave and merge onto I-71 N via the ramp to Columbu.
From Idlewood, head south on Ledgewood Dr toward Dana Ave, take the 1st left onto Dana Ave and turn left to merge onto I-71 N toward Columbus.
After that, take exit 24 for Western Row Rd toward Kings Island Dr, turn right at Western Row Rd and make a U-turn at Columbia Rd. Finally turn left onto the I-71 S ramp for the destination in Cincinnati.
(2) From Oakley Square and Hyde Park, visitors can get to Cincinnati via Hyde Park Ave. Oakley Square drivers should head southwest on Madison Rt toward Drakewood Dr, then turn right at Hyde Park Ave. Hyde Park drivers need to head west on Victoria Ave toward Outlook Ave, take the 1st right onto Monteith Ave, turn left at Wasson Rd, then take the 1st right onto Hyde Park Ave.
The following routes will be same: Turn right at Edwards Rd, take the ramp onto I-71 N and take exit 24 for Western Row Rd toward Kings Island Dr. Later turn right at Western Row Rd, make a U-turn at Columbia Rd and turn left onto the I-71 S ramp to Cincinnati. More directions can be obtained from:
Kings Island Directions
http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/visit/directions/index.cfm
To have an enjoyable and safe visit to Kings Island, take a few minutes to read the practical visiting tips:
- Your admission to Kings Island Amusement Park includes the admission to Boomerang Bay. You're advised to buy tickets online to save big off the regular price. And several kinds of passes offered are much more economical if you travel more than once.
- If you will have a family trip there, it's necessary for you to download the Rider Safety Guide from the official site and read carefully.
Ride Safety Guide
http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/park/rides/rider_safety_guide.cfm
- To avoid crowds, when you go through the Front Gate, proceed to the right, instead of the left. Visit major attractions early or later in the day to avoid longer lines in the afternoon. If possible, take advantage of the traditional meal times, the best time to avoid crowds.
- Wear cotton clothing and comfortable, broken-in shoes. Remember to bring your swimwear, sun protection stuff and a jacket for cool evenings.
- For 2011, Kings Island is adding a towering new ride called Windseeker, a $5 million ride from Dutch manufacturer Mondial.
