Kings Island   

6300 Kings Island Dr
Mason, OH 45040
513-754-5700
www.pki.com

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With a full water park for summertime action, family fun is the theme here. Thrill rides include Beast and Son of Beast (wooden roller coasters for classic thrills). The plethora of moderately scream-worthy kiddie rides includes Runaway Reptar, a Rugrats-inspired foot-dangler. Take a spin 137 feet in the air on Delirium at the Paramount Action Zone, or brave a dark journey into nature's fury on Tomb Raider. And if you're in the mood to get wet, PKI's water park and resort, Boomerang Bay, feature more than 30 slides, as well as rivers, lagoons and wave pools. And of course, there's the Eiffel Tower -- no, not the Paris original, but a pint-size American knockoff that still provides incredible views of the entire park. Some of the romantic French je ne sais quois still rings true -- the top of the tower is a pretty great place for lovers. Parents with babies can find a quiet and fully equipped baby-care facility at the entrance to Hanna Barbera Land, with rocking chairs and microwaves to make mealtime a little easier. There's also free kennel services for your critter. Grub in the park is pricey, but you can find funnel cake stands on the midway, and the doughy delight makes up for any possible deficits in the other food choices throughout the park.