Area Lodging & Attractions
LaQuinta Inn & Suites (Florence)
Complimentary HOT breakfast with a family friendly environment—we are located within walking distance from many restaurants and shops.
(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
Comfort Inn (Lawrenceburg)
Creation Museum packages available
(812) 539-3600
Get directions | Comfort Inn (Lawrenceburg) website
Country Inn & Suites (Cincinnati Airport)
Early Summer Promo @ $75/night until July 31, 2009. Call hotel for more details.
(859) 689-0700
Get directions | Country Inn & Suites (Cincinnati Airport) website
Courtyard by Marriott (Erlanger)
(859) 647-9900
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| Courtyard by Marriott (Erlanger) website
Courtyard by Marriott (Florence)
(859) 371-6464
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| Courtyard by Marriott (Florence) website
Drawbridge Inn
Featuring a free shuttle that will take you to the Creation Museum
New lower Creation Museum rates—call for details.
(859) 341-2800
Get directions | Drawbridge Inn website
Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Airport South
(859) 283-1600
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| Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Airport South website
Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Riverfront
(859) 581-7800
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| Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Riverfront website
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport
(859) 371-2233
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| Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport website
Holiday Inn Cincinnati–Riverfront
(859) 291-4300
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| Holiday Inn Cincinnati–Riverfront website
Holiday Inn Express (Lawrenceburg)
Creation Museum packages available
(812) 537-2552
Get directions | Holiday Inn Express (Lawrenceburg) website
Homewood Suites by Hilton (Florence)
Creation Museum rate of $99 for our 1 bedroom suites and $119 for our 2 bedroom suites
Discount code: Use 0002649310 as the corporate number
(859) 283-2111
Get directions | Homewood Suites by Hilton (Florence) website
Microtel Florence Inn & Suites
Offering free shuttle service to and from the Creation Museum
(859) 746-8100
Get directions | Microtel Florence Inn & Suites website
SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Airport South
(859) 371-3388
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| SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Airport South website
Oak Creek Campground
(877) 604-3503
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| Oak Creek Campground website
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream/Nathan’s Famous
(859) 331-6100
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| Bruster’s Real Ice Cream/Nathan’s Famous 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
Lazer Kraze
Lazer Kraze features a huge 3DX Scenic Studio themed, multi-level laser tag arena, Zero Gravity inflatables room (20-foot slide, obstacle course, boxing, jousting, and toddler inflatables), and the Galactic Game room (four Xbox 360s, Wii). There’s over 16,000 square feet of fun for the whole family! Lazer Kraze is located in Erlanger, KY—about 10 minutes from the Creation Museum!
(859) 371-KRAZ
Get directions | Lazer Kraze website
BB Riverboats
No visit to Cincinnati is complete without taking a riverboat cruise on the Ohio. BB Riverboats is Cincinnati’s premier riverboat cruise line, featuring dinner cruises and sightseeing trips. BB Riverboats is located in Newport, KY—about 30 minutes from the Creation Museum.
(859) 261-8500
Get directions | BB Riverboats website
Canoe Creation
Canoe Creation wants to help you appreciate God’s wonder right out your own back door. Taking back God’s Glory is one of the central focus points of Canoe Creation river classes. You’ll be immersed in God’s handiwork and your eyes will be trained to see God’s invisible qualities in the things that He has made. Call or email Canoe Creation to plan your river excursion of living and learning.
(740) 674-4403
Get directions | Canoe Creation 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 USA
For a comprehensive list of family-friendly area attractions, festivals, and more, visit CincinnatiUSA.com.
Get directions | Cincinnati USA website
Cincinnati 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
EnterTRAINment Junction
EnterTrainment Junction includes the world's largest indoor train display, children's interactive area, railroading museum, expo center, and more.
(513) 898-8000
Get directions | EnterTRAINment Junction 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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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 museum’s galleries present military aviation history, boasting more than 300 aircraft and aerospace vehicles—many rare and one-of-a-kind—thousands of historical items, and powerful sensory exhibits that bring history to life and connect the Wright brothers’ legacy with today’s stealth and precision technology. Admission to the museum is free.
(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.
Ride the Ducks
Ride The Ducks Newport is a 45-minute amphibious sightseeing experience—perfect for families, adults, and seniors. Splash down at Newport on the Levee and explore the historic waterfronts of Newport, Covington, and Cincinnati. See the World Peace Bell, Newport Aquarium, Historic Riverside Drive, Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium, and much more.
(859) 815-1439
Get directions | Ride the Ducks website
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
Day Trip 1
- Newport Aquarium
- Newport on the Levee
- Ride the Ducks
- Purple People Bridge
Located 30 miles away from the Creation Museum, your family can enjoy a day’s worth of activities in Newport, Kentucky. Park your car at Newport on the Levee and enjoy the Newport Aquarium, Ride the Ducks, and take a walk across the Purple People Bridge, which links Newport to Cincinnati, Ohio. Some of the best dining in Cincinnati is located at the Levee and Aquarium.
Day Trip 2
- Kings Island
Kings Island is located less than an hour north of the Creation Museum. The park boasts the new $22 million ride, Diamondback. The steel coaster stands 230 feet tall at its highest point with a first drop of 215 feet at a 74-degree angle. Riders snake their way around 5,282 feet of track at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. Creation Museum guests can get discount tickets by visiting www.visitkingsisland.com/creationmuseum (seasonal operating hours—check website).
Day Trip 3
- Kentucky Horse Park
- Lexington
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. Lexington is known internationally as the “Horse Capitol of the World.” Use the evolution of the horse exhibit as a teaching lesson for your family (go equipped with articles refuting horse evolution from the Answers in Genesis website).
Day Trip 4
- U.S. Air Force Museum
- Dayton
The Wright-Patterson Air Force base can be used as a great history lesson for your family—walk through the history of flight, World Wars I and II, the modern age, and the space age. This amazing display (which is the largest museum in the world of its kind) is FREE.
Day Trip 5
- Cincinnati Zoo
- Cincinnati Reds Baseball
Cincinnati is home to professional baseball’s Cincinnati Reds and the world famous Cincinnati Zoo. The Cincinnati Zoo is the second oldest zoo in the United States and features more than 500 animal and 3,000 plant species, making it one of the largest zoo collections in the country. The zoo also boasts a phenomenal insect house and cat collection.
Be sure to visit www.reds.com to see if the Cincinnati Reds are playing while you’re in town. The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is open year-round and features changing exhibits and player appearances.Troy’s Creation Ministry
An outreach to visitors of the Creation Museum
(859) 795-0769 | Troy’s Creation Ministry website
2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd.
Petersburg, KY 41080
* Located seven miles west of the Cincinnati Airport
