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The world’s oldest and largest military aviation museum recently underwent a major expansion, adding more than 70 aircraft in four new galleries.
In addition to the exhibitions that have helped make the museum one of the 10 most-visited attractions in the state, visitors can now board a model space shuttle, walk through four presidential aircraft, step inside cargo planes and enjoy new STEM educational opportunities.
A new suite of simulator rides, some of the first in North America, provides an exclusive space-voyage experience.
free; flight simulators and museum theater tickets are an additional charge.
937-2553286 or www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
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For 130 years, Coney Island has been a destination in southwestern Ohio. This year, the park has made updates with a new bath house, a tiki bar and more at its Sunlite Water Adventure.
Coney Island also offers rides and miniature golf, is home to the largest hydrostorm (that drenches patrons with 1,300 gallons of water from a 33-foot tower) and recirculating swimming pool in the world.
Admission, including rides and water-park access:
$12.95 (children ages 2 to 7) to $21.95; parking: $9. 513-2328230, coneyislandpark.com
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open, and the big, new happening this summer is a special exhibition of costumes from “a galaxy far, far away.”
“Star Wars and the Power of Costume,” a Smithsonian traveling exhibit, will bring more than 60 of the costumes featured in the “Star Wars” films to the museum, including the robes of Jedi masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker; the dark outfit that Darth Vader is so well known for; the yak-andmohair costume of Chewbacca; and many more.
Admission for “Star Wars” exhibit:
$16 (children ages 3 to 12) to $24; Duke Energy Children’s Museum (which includes interactive play): $5.50 to $10.50; combo tickets available; parking: $6.
Information:
513-2877000, cincymuseum.org franchise.
Nothing says summer like taking in a baseball game, so why not treat your family to a day at the ballpark?
Upcoming Reds’ home series include June 2-4 vs. the Atlanta Braves; June 30 through July 2 vs. the Chicago Cubs; and July 14-17 vs. the Washington Nationals (check website for complete schedule).
$5 to $255, free for children 3 and younger if sitting on an adult’s lap; parking: $10 to $20.
Admission: Information:
513-381-7337 or cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/ cin/ballpark