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KINGS ISLAND

(5.0 Score)
6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island,
Cincinnati, OH 45040 Directions

Since 1972

Specialty:

✓Adventure Express ✓Mystic Timbers ✓Banshee ✓Firehawk ✓The Beast ✓Invertigo ✓The Racer ✓Vortex ✓Backlot Stunt Coaster ✓Wind Seeker ✓The Bat ✓Flight Of Fear ✓Sling Shot ✓Xtreme Skyflyer ✓Congo Falls ✓Scrambler ✓Monster ✓Viking Fury ✓Zephyr ✓Grand Carousel ✓Eiffel Tower ✓Dodgem ✓Diamondback ✓Delirium ✓Drop Tower ✓Boo Blasters On Boo Hill ✓Beagle Scout Acres ✓Bluegill Lagoon ✓Breakers Bay ✓Cargo Loco ✓Character Carousel ✓Charlie Brown's Rushing River Log Ride

" Kings Island offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions. The park features over 100 rides, shows, 15 roller coasters, the world's longest wooden coaster, and Mystic Timbers. From the moment you arrive at the amusement and water park, you'll see that Kings Island is one of the best things to do in Cincinnati. Enjoy their refreshing beverages and get free refills during the season when you visit the park. Guests with premium all-day dining will receive a wristband valid for a select entrée, side, or snack. Water wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles are available for rental at the Rental Center on the left just inside the Front Gate. The park is located just 24 miles from the city of Cincinnati.

2026 Highlights: Kings Island has been providing attractions and games for 54 years. "

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License #5557861

Price:

Memberships
Gold Membership $10
Gold Membership Initiation Fee $40
Prestige Membership $24
Prestige Membership Initiation Fee $40
Season Passes
2027 Gold Pass $115
2027 Gold Pass Renewal $99
Daily Tickets
Park Ticket $45
Bring-A-Friend Ticket $35
Halloween Haunt Bundle $64
Military & First Responders
Military & First Responder Ticket $45

Discount:

Get Exclusive for Military (active & retired) & First Responders

Contact:

(513) 754-5700

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LAND OF ILLUSION ADVENTURE PARK

(4.9 Score)
8762 Thomas Road, Middletown,
Cincinnati, OH 45042 Directions

Since 1997

Specialty:

✓Games ✓Slides ✓Water Games ✓Game Works ✓Paddle Bay ✓Sandy Cove and Aqua Lounge ✓The Racin’ Gators Dueling Water Slide ✓Toddler Splash Zone ✓Wibit Adventure Zone

" Land of Illusion Adventure Park is the place for fun throughout the seasons. Come out this winter to see their beautiful Christmas Around the World light display. Spend your summer splashing and lounging at Aqua Adventures, Ohio's only Wibit/obstacle course experience! Join them in the fall for the biggest and scariest haunt in the Midwest, their Scream Park, featuring seven attractions and unlimited hours of fun, including performances by some of your favorite artists, live on stage. Whether it’s a birthday party, graduation, family reunion, special occasion, or any reason to gather, book a private shelter and food package for an all-day adventure packed with fun, food, and festivities for all ages.

2026 Highlights: Land of Illusion Adventure Park has been providing attractions and games for 29 years. The park accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, and Apple Pay for payments. "

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License #4564211

Price:

Haunt VIP Scream Pass $194.80
Haunt VIP Scream Pass $30.80

Discount:

Get 15% Off Pass for $194.8

Contact:

(513) 423-9960

Thu & Fri: 5pm - 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11am - 7pm Mon-Wed: Closed

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STRICKERS GROVE

(4.9 Score)
11490 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton,
Cincinnati, OH 45013 Directions

Since 1924

Specialty:

✓Kiddie Whip ✓Tip Top ✓Teddy Bear Coaster ✓Tilt A Whirl ✓Round Up ✓Ferris Wheel ✓Pirate Ship ✓Tornado Coaster ✓Merry Go Round ✓Free Fall ✓Flying Scooters ✓Scrambler ✓Kiddie Cars and Boats ✓Wedding Receptions ✓Corporate Events

" Stricker's Grove is a family-owned and operated private amusement park in Hamilton. They feature two wooden roller coasters, midway rides, and a picnic area. Stricker's Grove has a variety of rides and games for all ages. They also have two roller coasters. Their famous Tornado wooden roller coaster was designed by Al Collins and built by Ralph Stricker. The park is rentable to groups, organizations, and churches for family picnics, wedding receptions, meetings, and other such occasions. Stricker's Grove has a spacious hall available for wedding receptions, dances, etc. Their hall accommodates groups of up to 500 people. Stricker's Grove's sizeable covered picnic pavilion will accommodate 768 people. At Stricker's Grove, a public address system and ample free parking are available. Stricker's Grove is located 35.5 miles from downtown Cincinnati.

2026 Highlights: Stricker's Grove has been providing attractions and games for 100 years. "

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License #450298

Price:

5 Ride Tickets $12
18 Ride Tickets $25
Unlimited Armband $25
Parking Before 6 PM $5
Parking After 6 PM $10
Family Day
Admission $22
Labor Day Picnic
Admission $22

Discount:

GEt $5 Off Parking when Arriving Before 6:00 Pm $5 Instead of $10 After 6:00 Pm

Contact:

(513) 521-9747 (513) 738-3366

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KINGS ISLAND REVIEWS

Great day to visit Kings Island! I highly recommend getting the fast pass. In 7 hours, we did every coaster in the park and 2 of them back to back. The lines were getting long, but the fast pass, was nearly a walk on for every ride. If you want to feel like a VIP and walk right on or have a much shorter wait time... go with the fast pass. They also sell out fairly quickly, so book them early. They were $85 for 1 or you could get a combo with entry, fast pass, "Thrill Seeker Bundle". $18.99 for the all day drinks. I would suggest getting the paper cups and not a plastic refillable one. Some rides you would need to use a locker for them. When riding Banshee, you will need to put all bags and cups into a locker, no exceptions. Other than that, we had a bin to put our small bag or hat. Early entry at 930 has 1 selected ride that starts, everything else opens at 10am. Bring sun screen and get ready to have an amazing time! Their water park is included with entry, so that is something you can consider also.

The family was visiting from Texas. This is such a great part with such great rides. It was super fun. The family loved it. I lost my wallet on one of the roller coasters. The staff was so accommodating and assisting with a QR code. They are unable to stop rides due to safety regulations, which is completely understandable. They found my item and mailed it back to me. This is such a great super service they went above and beyond. This park is amazing. It’s great price. The food is good. The rides are amazing! Thank you, Kings Island for making our trip. Wonderful thank you for retrieving my item.

I love this place!! I have been several times and have always had fun. I love riding all of the roller coasters especially the Orion!! I do suggest either getting fast passes or coming during the week if you don’t want to wait in super long lines. This is a great place to go with family, a school group, or friends.

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LAND OF ILLUSION ADVENTURE PARK REVIEWS

The haunted houses were very well done. I honestly wanted to just stop and stare at some of the awesome rooms they put together. Be prepared with cash for any food or drinks. Definitely recommend getting the fast pass.

Love the diversity of the haunts! The haunted trail is pretty long and was definitely my favorite. Drinks were good but a bit expensive. Food was okay. Would be cool to see more food truck vendors.

A great place to take the family. The drive thru light display is awesome, and then you walk around in an enclosed outdoor village. Plenty to see, definitely worth checking out.

STRICKERS GROVE REVIEWS

Adorable, cozy amusement park. They're only open for a couple days each year, but you can rent the park for private company events, weddings, etc. The rides are limited, but fun! The shooting gallery in the arcade is a lot of fun, as is putt-putt. My husband's company hosts an event here every year and we will definitely continue to attend.

Awesome, family-friendly experience. Witnesses Staff members enforce proper ride safety measures firmly yet politely. Clean grounds, wholesome environment, friendly staff. My kids enjoy every time we attend. Perfect place to rent out for church function or family reunion.

Great place to go, specially with kids all ages. They have lots of games, food, drinks, ice cream, cotton candy...They even have a indoor area with a lot of different games and they have a small train that shows you the parc. Very plaisant and highly recommend. I went there at least once a year.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KINGS ISLAND Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 38.2K: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LAND OF ILLUSION ADVENTURE PARK Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 3.2K: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

STRICKERS GROVE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Pricing: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.9K: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10
Website Standard: 10