Things to Do Near Mason, Ohio | Where to Stay & Play

The marketing for Warren County, Ohio is pretty accurate — Ohio’s Largest Playground. Warren County is a large grouping of some of the best family attractions in all of the Midwest and our family loved visiting this playground, just a quick two-hour road trip from downtown Indianapolis. Ranging from amusement parks to historical sites, sports complexes, and beautiful parks.

Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Mason Ohio

There are so many family-friendly options for hotels in and near Mason, Ohio. These are a few of our favorites.

Great Wolf Lodge Cincinnati/Mason

Great Wolf Lodge is an exciting destination for families looking to enjoy water fun regardless of the weather. Our whole family loves staying at the Great Wolf Lodge. Our children adapted very well to the resort culture as they eagerly awaited story times at the clock tower, meet and greets with the mascots, and delicious buffet breakfast stocked with their favorites.

Great Wolf Lodge is famous for their large indoor (and seasonally outdoor) water park. The MagiQuest game was a hit for our children and nearly every other child in the resort. Guests can purchase a magic wand and then subscribe to a multi-day game with children racing throughout the lodge to collect clues at interactive magical areas. At 11 pm, just like magic, the hallways clear of children for lights out because the games are suspended.

Drury Inn & Suites Cincinnati Northeast Mason

The Drury Inn is another place our family loves to stay. They offer comfortable accommodations, including multi-room suites. They’re best known for their family-friendly amenities, including an indoor pool, complimentary breakfast, AND evening dinners (with cocktails for the adults).

Candlewood Suites Cincinnati Northeast-Mason

At Candlewood Suites, you’ll find spacious rooms with kitchenettes, allowing families the flexibility to prepare their meals, which is especially helpful for those with young children or specific dietary needs.

Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/Mason

Located close to family attractions like Kings Island, the Hilton Garden Inn is a great place for families to stay during their visit to Mason, Ohio. There’s even an indoor pool.

Things to do in Mason, Ohio

With only one weekend to play on Ohio’s Largest Playground, it was hard to decide where to go, here are some of our favorite stops.

Part of our family spent the morning on the zipline at Ozone. Guests can zip through the trees, over the trees, and even the river. This was the perfect outing for our adventurous family.

Bonnybrook Farms is a place we won’t be able to forget. Their chuck wagon dinner tours offered a hot, delicious meal, family time on the farm visiting the animals and playing games and a fun ride down to the river where guests roast marshmallows and enjoy scrumptious cobbler.

Fort Ancient Archeological Park is a special place that was once a sacred ground in the Native American culture. Children can experience life at Fort Ancient through several hands-on activities, a self-guided tour of the museum, and by visiting the site of the mounds built over 400 years ago.

For families who enjoy outdoor adventures, paddling a canoe down the peaceful stretch of the Little Miami Scenic River or biking along its banks on the scenic trail, Little Miami Scenic River and Trail offers a great way to explore the natural beauty of Warren County.

Trains are tops in our family when it comes to fun. My children are young and being allowed to ride on a train and see their favorite book and television characters is the biggest treat they could ever imagine! L M & M Railroad is a must-do for younger kids when visiting Warren County, Ohio.

Kids of all ages and their adults will enjoy a day at the seasonal amusement park, Kings Island. This popular Midwest amusement park is famous for its wide array of thrill rides, family attractions, and seasonal events. Notable for its roller coasters, such as the Beast and Mystic Timbers, Kings Island also offers a water park, making it a favorite destination for all ages.

There are also so many things to do in neighboring Butler County, Ohio. Check out our Things to Do in Butler County, Ohio list.