Area Lodging & Attractions
LaQuinta Inn & Suites (Florence)
Newly renovated hotel located in the heart of Florence, KY. Your family can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, great amenities such as indoor pool and spa, complimentary WI-FI, and a convenient location off I-75 with shopping, family attractions (golf, laser tag and putt putt) and restaurants all within walking distance. Pet friendly hotel. Discounted Creation Museum Tickets available and special Creation Museum rates starting at $89.00.
(859) 282-8212
Get directions | LaQuinta Inn & Suites (Florence) website
Ashley Quarters Hotel
Enjoy true hospitality at Ashley Quarters All Suite Hotel. We have Creation Museum Packages available, which include two adult tickets, along with complimentary continental breakfast, 42" Plasma TV’s, and DVD players in all rooms—and many more amenities. We hope to see you soon!
(859) 525-9997
Get directions | Ashley Quarters Hotel website
Best Western Inn Florence Cincinnati
Spend a night, not a fortune! Located minutes from the Creation Museum, enjoy great packages starting at only $119.99! (Includes two adult one-day admissions and a one-night stay in our deluxe king or double-queen bedroom, with additional discounted tickets available.) Your family or group will also enjoy a free hot deluxe breakfast, free high-speed Internet (Wi-Fi), and every guest room has refrigerator for added comfort. Call us or visit our website today!
(859) 525-0090
Get directions | Best Western Inn Florence Cincinnati website
Comfort Inn (Lawrenceburg)
Stay at Comfort, a 2012 Choice Hotel Gold Award winner. We're only 5 miles from the Creation Museum and offer a discount rate to any Creation Museum visitors. Enjoy our free hot Your Morning Breakfast, heated indoor pool, and fitness center. We also offer free wi-fi and a microwave and fridge in all our rooms.
(812) 539-3600
Get directions | Comfort Inn (Lawrenceburg) website
Comfort Suites (Airport)
The Comfort Suites Cincinnati Airport is ideally located just minutes from the Creation Museum. Packages to Cincinnati Zoo, Newport Aquarium, and Perfect North Slopes are available.
(859) 980-0555
Get directions | Comfort Suites (Airport) website
Country Inn & Suites (Cincinnati Airport)
We are located only 7.5 miles from the Creation Museum, with a home style decor and family-friendly staff. Each room comes with complimentary breakfast, free wireless, and a discounted rate for the visitors to the museum. Plus, Country Inns donates part of your room reservation back to the Creation Museum!
(859) 689-0700
Get directions | Country Inn & Suites (Cincinnati Airport) website
Courtyard by Marriott (Florence)
Welcome, come stay with us. Super friendly service with all the Marriott quality you expect and our special Creation Museum rate starting at $79.00 double occupancy.
For individual reservations (9 or less rooms) click on our logo. This takes you to Marriott reservation site. Next, key in your dates for check in/check out, # of rooms required, # of people, then click on “find”. The next screen will automatically load your “Creation Museum Special Rate” You may choose to include breakfast for 2 at $89.00 or $79.00 (breakfast not included).
You’ll love our relaxed location, away from the hustle and bustle but close to many restaurants and the mall—just a short drive to the museum. A portion of room revenue will be donated to the Creation Museum. For 10 rooms or more, call Group Sales at 859-371-6464, ext. 422 for additional information.
(859) 371-6464
Get directions | Courtyard by Marriott (Florence) website
Courtyard Marriott Cincinnati Airport
Just minutes from the Creation Museum!
1-859-647-9900
Get directions | Courtyard Marriott Cincinnati Airport website
DoubleTree Cincinnati Airport
Enjoy this welcoming, comfortable, and newly designed hotel at affordable prices. Rates begin at $89.00 and include breakfast. Only minutes to the museum. Delicious Doubletree cookie at check-in.
(859) 371-6166
Get directions | DoubleTree Cincinnati Airport website
Drawbridge Hotel
Enjoy friendly service and heated indoor pool with rooms starting at $75.00 plus tax. We offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the hotel to the Creation Museum and also provide a complimentary continental breakfast along with wireless internet access to registered hotel guest.
(800) 354-9793
Get directions | Drawbridge Hotel website
Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, the Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter is part of the RiverCenter complex in Covington, Kentucky. Book the Creation Museum Package and receive two adult tickets to the Creation Museum, overnight accommodations, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly manger's reception.
(859) 261-8400
Get directions | Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter website
Executive Suites
Just $99 - Limited Time Only, All Inclusive Package! - Includes Two Adult Tickets and One Night Stay!
Stay in comfort! Conveniently located just minutes from the Creation Museum, Perfect North Slopes, the Cincinnati Zoo, Newport Aquarium, Riverbend, and Coney Island. Our central location is perfect for families and groups looking for leisure around Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana. Our hotel features a wonderful hot deluxe breakfast buffet, free wi-fi, microwave and fridge, and don't forget to cool down in our fabulous indoor pool. Call us today and speak with our friendly staff for discounted tickets/packages to all the major attractions!
(513) 367-9666
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Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Airport South
Ask for the Creation Museum weekend discounted room rate of $89.00 (includes hot deluxe breakfast).
Please enter discount code 0002649310.
Full hotel renovations now complete—call for our Creation Museum winter special!
(859) 283-1600
Get directions | Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Airport South website
Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Riverfront
Creation Museum packages available—rates from $129 to $159 depending on season. Rates include guest room for one night and 2 adult tickets to Creation Museum. Please add 11.3% tax. Hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast, indoor swimming pool, complimentary wifi, and fitness room.
(859) 581-7800
Get directions | Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Riverfront website
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport
(859) 371-2233
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Holiday Inn Cincinnati–Riverfront
(859) 291-4300
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Holiday Inn Express (Richwood)
New hotel located just minutes from Florence, KY. Your family can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, great amenities such as indoor pool and spa, complimentary WI-FI, and a convenient location off I-75 near restaurants. Discounted Creation Museum Tickets available and special Creation Museum rates starting at $89.
(859) 493-0900
Get directions | Holiday Inn Express (Richwood) website
Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati West
Stay at the award-winning hotel that offers value packages. Amenities include discounts at nearby restaurants, free wi-fi, hot breakfast, business and fitness center. In room flat-screen 42" HD TV, refrigerator and microwave.
(513) 574-6000
Get directions | Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati West website
Homewood Suites by Hilton (Florence)
Enjoy our spacious suites at the Homewood Suites Cincinnati Airport, an all Suite Hotel. Each suite includes a fully equipped kitchen, pull-out sleeper sofa, separate living room and bedroom area with HDTV and DVD players in each room. We offer a special Creation Museum Rate and discount tickets available. Ask about our two-bedroom/two-bathroom suites, which are great for larger families. Amenities include our signature Suite Start Hot Breakfast Buffet, indoor heated pool and spa, outdoor grill/patio area with putting green, and many more amenities. Location is surrounded by shopping and restaurants. Rates start at $89.
(859) 283-2111
Get directions | Homewood Suites by Hilton (Florence) website
Hyatt Place
Close to the Creation Museum and in the heart of restaurants, shopping, and attractions, the Hyatt Place offers special discounts starting at only $89 for Suite-sized rooms that sleep up to 6 people per room. Single room rates, packages including tickets, and large groups of 6 rooms or more are offered at various rates. Please call or visit our website for more details.
(859) 647-1170
Get directions | Hyatt Place website
Nana’s Victorian Guest House
We are Christian owned and operated and seek to provide a Christian hospitality alternative to those coming to visit the Creation Museum. We are located only 2 miles from the Creation Museum, 10 miles from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport and only minutes from downtown Cincinnati and other local attractions.
859-918-1125
Get directions | Nana’s Victorian Guest House website
Quality Inn & Suites (Airport)
Spend a night not a fortune! Located minutes from Creation Museum, great packages all season, all day, everyday, starting as low as $107.99! (Includes 2 adult admissions & 1 night stay) Your family can enjoy a complimentary HOT breakfast, great amenities such as swimming pool, free wifi, and free appetizers at many nearby leading restaurants.
(859) 746-0300
Get directions | Quality Inn & Suites (Airport) website
SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Airport South
Special Creation Museum package available! One weekend night stay with two adult passes for only $127.00 (weekdays $166). Call for details. New hotel, great location. Fantastic for families and groups of all ages!
(859) 371-3388
Get directions | SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Airport South website
Troy's Creation Ministry
Enhancing your museum visit with “Christian Hospitality”. Through the provision of Christian lodging and/or the option of a FREE Personal Guided Tour, our goal is to make your trip to the Creation Museum a faith-building and life-changing experience. Call us today for more details.
(859) 795-0769 | Troy's Creation Ministry website
Wildwood Inn
“One-of-a-kind” theme rooms!
Heated indoor pool and tropical dome
(800) 758-2335
Get directions | Wildwood Inn website
Wingate by Wyndham Cincinnati Airport/Erlanger
Both the Creation Museum and you win while staying at Wingate! The brand new Wingate donates part of your room rate back to the Creation Museum! We have special discount rates for visitors to the Museum and offer packages with 2 adult tickets. Each of our oversized guest rooms have a fridge and microwave and come with complimentary hot breakfast, and of course use of our indoor heated pool. Only 11 minutes from the museum!
(859) 727-0144
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| Wingate by Wyndham Cincinnati Airport/Erlanger website
Little Farm on the River RV Park Camping Resort
Little Farm on the River is open year-round for your camping enjoyment. If you don't travel with an RV, try a stay in one of the comfortable cabins! Resort events run from May 1 through November 1. Seasonal fall events are also scheduled, so contact the park for more information!
(812) 438-4500
Get directions | Little Farm on the River RV Park Camping Resort website
CiCi’s Pizza Buffet
All you can eat pizza, pasta, salad, and desserts all for just $4.99—kids 10 and under just $2.99!
Get directions | CiCi’s Pizza Buffet website
Laser Adventure
Located just minutes away from the Creation Museum, Laser Adventure with Pharaoh’s Golf & Games is Northern Kentucky’s largest family entertainment center. Specializing in parties and groups, our 19,000 sq. ft., Christian-owned facility contains a huge Egyptian-themed, multi-level, special effects laser tag arena, a 9 hole indoor black light miniature golf course, a large arcade center with redemption games and various menu items including fresh-baked pizzas. Ask about our Creation Museum special!
(859) 371-4386
Get directions | Laser Adventure website
Cincinnati Art Museum
Explore the Cincinnati Art Museum’s rich, encyclopedic collection of more than 60,000 objects, spanning 6,000 years of world art. Ranked “Top Art Museum for Families” by Parenting magazine, the museum offers public tours and educational activities for all ages. Admission to the Art Museum is free.
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Cincinnati Bengals
The NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals play on the riverfront at Paul Brown Stadium. The team’s gift shop is open year ‘round. (Football season begins in September and typically runs through the end of December or beginning of January).
| Cincinnati Bengals websiteCincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater, and the Cincinnati Historical Society Library. The Museum Center is a nationally recognized educational and research resource and one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest. The Cincinnati Museum Center serves more than 1.47 million visitors annually.
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Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is home to professional baseball and the Cincinnati Reds. When planning your trip to the Creation Museum, be sure to check reds.com to see if there’s a game during your stay. The museum sponsors the Reds’ “Faith Day” game—this year Faith Day will be held on August 2. (Baseball season begins the first week of April and runs through the end of September/beginning of October).
| Cincinnati Reds websiteCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is rated one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey. It has also been recognized by Child Magazine as one of “The 10 Best Zoos for Kids.” More than 1.2 million people visit the zoo’s award-winning exhibits, 500 animals, and 3,000 plant species annually. You’ll find naturalistic habitats featuring animals from every continent, as well as more than 20 lush gardens.
(513) 281-4700
Get directions | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden website
Dagaz Acres Zipline Adventures
Just 30 minutes away! Zip-lining is safe and fantastic fun for families, church groups, scout troops and youth groups of all ages! Racing against your friends and family as you zoom over picturesque ravines and valleys! Receive a $15.00 discount per person when you present your Creation Museum ticket stub. Book online at www.dagazacres.com with coupon code “creation” or call 812-594-2727 to book your tour specifying you are a creation museum patron. You must present your ticket stub to receive the discounted price. Cannot be used with any other discount.
812-594-2727
Get directions | Dagaz Acres Zipline Adventures website
Fountain Square
Fountain Square is the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. Located at the corner of Fifth and Vine Streets in the middle of downtown, Fountain Square is a public space where Cincinnatians gather, celebrate and connect as a city. Presiding over the Square is the historic Tyler Davidson Fountain, dedicated in 1871 to the people of Cincinnati.
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Freedom Center
The exhibitions and programs of the Freedom Center celebrate freedom’s heroes, those brave men and women who came together to create a secret network through which the enslaved could escape to freedom. From their example of courage, cooperation and perseverance, we relate this uniquely American history to contemporary issues, inspiring everyone to take steps for freedom today.
(877) 648-4838
Get directions | Freedom Center website
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
For nearly 20 years, this was the home of the legendary abolitionist and author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe. Stowe and her family were active as religious leaders, educators, writers, and anti-slavery and women’s rights advocates. See attraction website for hours of operation. Free admission. Admission is free.
(513) 751-0651
Get directions | Harriet Beecher Stowe House website
Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Horse Park is located a little over an hour south of the Creation Museum. Families can get close to champion horses of the past and can even go horseback riding.
(859) 233-4303
Get directions | Kentucky Horse Park website
Kings Island
Kings Island has been the premier entertainment destination in the Midwest for millions of families seeking the best in rides, shows, games, food, and fun, all in a Hollywood-style setting. Located off I-71, 24 miles north of Cincinnati, the 364-acre award-winning family entertainment center is truly one of America’s finest family fun venues.
(513) 573-5700
Get directions | Kings Island website
Krohn Conservatory
Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park is a nationally recognized showcase of more than 1,000 plant species from all over the world. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is free.
(513) 421-5707
Get directions | Krohn Conservatory website
National Museum of the United States Air Force
The Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (near Dayton and just one hour from the Creation Museum) is the largest such museum in the world. Admission is free, and you could easily spend an entire day here!
The museum’s galleries present military aviation history, from the Wright Brothers’ original invention through the World Wars and into the space age, boasting more than 300 aircraft and aerospace vehicles—many rare and one-of-a-kind. Walk through Air Force One (the plane that carried the body of President Kennedy from Dallas to Washington, D.C., in 1963), and much more.
Discover thousands of historical items and powerful sensory exhibits that bring history to life, connecting the Wright brothers’ legacy with today’s stealth and precision technology.
(937) 255-3286
Get directions | National Museum of the United States Air Force website
Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium showcases over 7,000 aquatic creatures from around the world in a million gallons of water. Named the No. 1 aquarium in the Midwest in the Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in 2004. A state-of-the art facility, the Newport Aquarium brings to the banks of the Ohio River some of the world's most advanced, creative technology—not to mention amazing animals—all designed to take you around the globe, visiting each continent, every ocean, and hundreds of waterways in between.
(859) 261-7444
Get directions | Newport Aquarium website
Purple People Bridge
Of the nine bridges crossing the Ohio River at Cincinnati, only one is purple. And only one is for people only. After a $4 million restoration, the former L&N Railroad Bridge between Newport and Cincinnati is now a pedestrian walkway. Officially named the Newport Southbank Bridge, the Purple People Bridge is the longest connector of its kind in the country that links two states.
The Bank of Kentucky Center (at NKU)
The Bank of Kentucky Center is greater Cincinnati’s newest entertainment destination and features first class concerts, family shows, and a wide variety of sporting events—all combined with unmatched customer service before, during, and after each event.
Get directions | The Bank of Kentucky Center (at NKU) website
Local Attractions
- Visit the Creation Museum (near the Cincinnati Airport)—allow at least one full day, but many people prefer two days.
- Visit the Newport Aquarium (a morning or afternoon), which is also here in Northern Kentucky and very close to Cincinnati. A great resource to have available prior to your visit would be the Aquarium Guide offered through Answers in Genesis. Once finished at the aquarium, you may also want to visit Newport on the Levee—the place to go for entertainment, dining, or shopping.
- The Cincinnati Zoo is one of the leading zoos in the USA (a bit of evolution/millions of years here and there, but once you’ve been to the Creation Museum, you can cope with that!). Don’t forget your Zoo Guide!
- One of the largest amusement parks in America is King’s Island, which is north of Cincinnati (about a 45-minute drive north from our museum). Check out their website for more details on when they are open.
- In downtown Cincinnati, you’ll find the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum (about 20 minutes from us).
- Krohn Conservatory—located in Eden Park—is a nationally-recognized showcase of more than 1,000 plant species from all over the world. Admission is free.
- The Cincinnati Museum Center, located at Union Terminal, is a nationally recognized educational and research resource and one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest. Don’t forget your Museum Guide!
Regional Attractions
Expand your vacation further by visiting some exciting sites throughout the nearby states, all within a three-hour-or-less drive from the Creation Museum:
- Visit the excellent Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (near Dayton and just one hour from the Creation Museum—and it’s FREE). It is the largest such museum in the world. You can learn history—the history of flight, World War I, and World War II—the space age, walk through Air Force One (the plane that carried the body of President Kennedy from Dallas to Washington, D.C., in 1963), and more.
- The Center of Science & Industry (COSI)—in Columbus and just two hours north of the Creation Museum—features 300 interactive exhibits throughout seven exhibition areas. Explore hidden worlds under the seas or become an engineer. Explore the universe and land a rocket ship—or play tricks on your senses. Test the laws of gravity on the country’s only high-wire unicycle! COSI is the ultimate playground for your imagination and curiosity. A bit of evolution/millions of years here and there, so don’t forget your Museum Guide!
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (just two hours from the Creation Museum) is the largest children’s museum in the world with more than 400,000 square-feet, which houses 11 major galleries. Make sure you read Dinosaurs for Kids before you go. This will provide your kids with the correct biblical understanding of dinosaurs before going into their ardently millions-of-years Dinosaur Exhibit.
- At Conner Prairie (near Indianapolis, just two hours from the Creation Museum), you’ll journey back to long ago and experience how life has changed. Travel to an Indian camp, pioneer village, Victorian farm, more hands-on areas, Discovery Station indoor play and learning area, and a historic house and gardens.
- Mammoth Cave National Park (three hours south of the museum) contains the world’s largest cave system (so far discovered). Just make sure you understand the true history of cave formations first before you go.
- At Kentucky Horse Park (in Lexington—just over an hour south from the Creation Museum), families can get close to champion horses of the past and can even go horseback riding.
- Since 1884, Louisville Slugger has put prime lumber in the hands of the greatest players of the game. A visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory (in Louisville—1 ½ hours from the Creation Museum) shows you how the sport has changed a bit between then and now, but the “crack of the bat” remains one of the sporting world’s most thrilling moments. Make sure you don’t miss the factory tour—you even get a miniature souvenir bat at the end of the tour!
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