Summer is right around the corner and with it comes fun in the sun and plenty of time to make memories with your family. But let’s be honest—summer activities can get expensive. The good news is there are tons of things to do in Cincinnati that are free or super affordable for families.
Linsey Kraeling is our guest. She’s a mom of 2 and lifelong Cincinnatian that knows the Queen City inside and out. Linsey runs Tour de Cincinnati, a go-to resource for discovering the best that Cincinnati has to offer—including food, events, parks, and hidden gems perfect for families.
Linsey has all the best recommendations for fun spots and activities that are great for kids of all ages. Whether you have a baby, toddler, school-aged kids or teens, there are ideas in this episode for you! We talk about parks, museums, playgrounds, libraries and Linsey’s best tips for how to spend a few hours exploring.
Local families and those visiting for a few days will all discover something new to do for the summer. Listen today.
More resources from Linsey are available at Tour de Cincinnati and you can follow her on Instagram @linsinnati.
Places mentioned in this episode:
- Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
- Discovery Pass through Cincinnati Public Library
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- American Sign Museum
- Creeking in Cincinnati
Parks Mentioned:
- Great Parks of Hamilton County
- Devou Park
- Winton Woods
- LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
- Caldwell Nature Center
Playgrounds Mentioned:
- West Fork Park
- Kingswood Park
- Home of the Brave Park
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