Kings Island
A large theme park about 40 kilometres north of the city, with the famous Beast and several other roller coasters, plus a one-third-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower.
Kings Island is one of the largest theme parks in the American Midwest, famed for the number and quality of its roller coasters. The wooden coaster The Beast, opened in 1979, was for a long time the world's longest wooden roller coaster. Giant steel coasters such as Orion and Diamondback are equally thrilling. The park's Eiffel Tower replica stands about 100 meters tall, and you can take an elevator to the top for views over the whole park. There is also the Soak City water park and a children's area. Tickets are cheaper when bought online, and queues are long on weekends, so consider a fast-pass. It is about 30 to 40 minutes' drive from downtown along I-71.
Opening hours
Seasonal opening, about 10:00–22:00; check official calendar
Nearby sights
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
- American Sign Museum
- Eden Park
- Krohn Conservatory
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Mount Adams
- William Howard Taft National Historic Site