Slide Into The Best Family Day Trip From Cincinnati At The Children's Museum Of Indianapolis
By Andrea Limke|Published December 14, 2019
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
The family road trip is not a thing of the past and there are many places around Cincinnati that are perfect for visiting and making memories. Less than two hours from the Queen City is the largest children’s museum in the country and it offers fun for all ages throughout the entire year. On your next family day trip from Cincinnati, head to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and if you visit during the holidays, slide into Jolly Days, an unforgettable family experience.
Less than two hours from Cincinnati, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the world's largest children's museum.
If that alone doesn't excite you, then it's time to learn more about this favorite family getaway from Cincinnati. There is something for kids of all ages and if you are looking for an experience-themed gift, tickets would be a fun-filled option.
During this time of year, the annual holiday exhibit, Jolly Days, takes over with so much festive fun.
The museum is decked out in snowflakes, Christmas trees, and other holiday decor. While any time of year is ideal for a visit, winter is especially great for indoor fun.
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Jolly Days is the seasonal exhibit that runs through January 5, 2020 and is free with regular admission.
There are so many additional activities and events, all at a place that is already full of more than a day's worth of fun. A favorite spot is the Yule Slide and you can also step inside a massive snow globe, visit with Santa, and more.
Also within Jolly Day, kids can ice skate in their socks, go ice fishing, take in a show or live music, and, of course, use their imaginations the entire time.
The regular exhibits are also worth a visit and even if you can't make it during Jolly Days - there is more than enough to explore.
Go back in time and hang out with dinosaurs, go on an adventure in space, play in the massive indoor playground - and that's just the beginning. You can take a closer look at all of the exhibits on the museum's website.
The Sports Experience is a favorite part of the museum and you can take advantage of all of the indoor activities even during the winter.
Sports lovers will love this area and young ones can continue to use up that energy. Take a closer look at this hands-on section of the museum on its website.
If you have a unicorn fan in your family, be aware that there is a unicorn pop-up shop at the museum now through January 5th and it includes over 200 unicorn items!
There are many other shops and gift stores to browse during your visit, so you may want to pick out a souvenir to remember your family getaway from Cincinnati.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is no hidden gem but don’t forget that this destination makes for a wonderful family day trip from Cincinnati. Have you been to this massive museum? What about during Jolly Days? Share your experience with us in the comments!
For more information and to plan a visit, check out the museum’s website. Keep in mind, Jolly Days runs through January 5, 2020!
