Put the pedal to the metal when you burn rubber on the giant oval driving course at Airport Go-Karts. This is the largest and fasted go-kart speedway in Ohio and the folks at Airport Go-Karts have been keeping that tradition alive for 35 years. They offer two classes of karts that include Rookie Karts for kids and smaller drivers and Pro Karts for kids 16 years of age and older and for drivers with significantly more experience behind the wheel. The park is open seasonally, so make sure to check the website before your rev it up and go!
Give the kids the perfect opportunity to run around to get both some great exercise and have some high-tech fun at Cleveland's Lazer X Treme. This venue is the city's premier laser tag attraction as it offers the latest equipment and challenging courses as well as other amenities that the kids will love. Enjoy a great snack at the concession stand as well as an impressive selection of video games in the expansive and well-maintained arcade.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo does an impressive job of gathering various species of animals and presenting them in incredible reproductions of their natural habitats. When you step through the zoo's front gates, be prepared to not only discover more about animals and plants but to also learn about how to explore and protect our environment. The zoo is home to literally thousands of animals placed on rolling, wooded landscapes. Some are situated in the simulated Rainforest. Either way, an incredible experience awaits you at this award winning zoo.
The wonders of science come alive in a remarkably multidimensional way at the Great Lakes Science Center. Come and experience more than 400 hands-on science exhibits, attractions and an impressive IMAX theater that offers the chance to see some truly wondrous science and nature-themed features. The center also offers various special exhibits and presentations throughout the year that spotlight specific themes like space travel, technology and archeology. Don't forget to visit the gift shop before you're done with your visit.
The younger members of your family will have a blast when you visit the Memphis Kiddie Park. Children need to measure under 50 inches to enjoy the many rides and attractions at the park that has been delighting its visitors since 1952. There are 11 amusement rides for children as well as a concession stand, arcade and miniature golf course.