ADVENTURE

WINNER: CEDAR POINT

Stay at Cedar Point all day, and you’ll still run out of time to do it all. Teens and tweens will love the independence of navigating the park themselves, making their way through more than a dozen highspeed roller coasters, experiencing thrill rides, and taking a splash break at Cedar Point Shores water park. cedarpoint.com

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With 10 indoor attractions, 150 arcade games, and a full bar and grill, Scene75 has fun for all ages. Not only is Scene75 one of the largest indoor entertainment centers in the country, but it was also awarded #1 Entertainment Center in the world by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions in 2016 and 2021. scene75.com

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SKYZONE

Let’s Glow! Sky Zone’s Glow Nights are a hit with tweens and teens. Lasers, music and backlights transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Freestyle jump from massive walls for endless aerial action, play basketball while jumping on trampolines and more. Multiple locations, skyzone.com

BEST LOCAL PLACE TO FIND A BABYSITTER/ CHILDCARE WINNER: THE NANNY CONNECTION

URBAN AIR

Looking for fun activities for teens? The place to be is Urban Air Adventure Park. With 35,000 square feet of entertainment and nearly a dozen different attractions, there’s always something going down at Urban Air. The facility, which is spacious, clean and brightly lit (aside from the nighttime neon glow areas). urbanair.com

Best Place For Children To Explore Music

WINNER: BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Beck Center creates arts experiences for all ages and abilities. It combines professional theatrical productions with comprehensive curriculum-based arts education in Creative Arts Therapies, dance, music, theater and visual arts, serving over 60,000 annually in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Medina and Summit counties. Beck Center produces live professional theater, plus theater for children, teens and adults. It also offers free art gallery spaces. beckcenter.org

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KINDERMUSIK

Kindermusik provides joyful, engaging activities to promote school readiness, lifelong learners, and a more confident, kinder generation. Whether you’re looking for classes for your children, stronger curricula for your students, or fresh teaching methods for yourself, Kindermusik has you covered. Multiple classes, kindermusik.com

The Music Settlement

The Music Settlement has programs that are delivered by exceptional faculty and music therapists in an environment that nurtures individual achievement and creativity, affording students and clients the opportunity to reach their full potential while developing a lifelong love of the arts. Regardless of age, background, artistic ability, or economic circumstance, The Music Settlement is improving the quality of life for those it serves and building healthy, thriving communities. themusicsettlement.org

The Nanny Connection opened its doors in Hudson in 2004 with the goal of finding qualified local nannies for local families needing full or part time child care. Since then, their services have expanded to include an on-call babysitting service and summer nanny placements, as well as a la carte background screening, event childcare and, back-up care. The Nanny Connection is one of the largest nanny placement agencies in Ohio and is a proud member of the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies. yournannyconnection.com

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PINK NANNIES

Pink Nannies help families and nannies find their dream match. They’ve curated a small and mighty team of professionals from a wide array of backgrounds to help your family navigate every step of your search. pinknannies.com

Best Northeast Ohio Staycation Destination

WINNER: CEDAR POINT

Cedar Point is a staple destination for people in the region. From the 18-world-renowned roller coasters for thrill seekers to family friendly attractions. Plus, Cedar Point Shores Waterpark next door, with hotels and campgrounds nearby, families can make this a summer staycation to remember. cedarpoint.com

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