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The Midwestern city of Cincinnati, Ohio, has lots of fun things to do with family. Enjoy the Cincinnati Zoo where you can even see hippos! Play at the secret treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest, or just enjoy the rides at Kings Island Amusement Park and Soak City Water Park just a few miles from town. Take The Cincinnati Bell Connector through "Queen City" to see the sights from a Street Car, and of course, don't miss all the terrific museums in Cincinnati, including the fire museum or the local children's theater.

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