Summer adventures can be close to home: We've got a few ideas for your next day trip

ZANESVILLE − We are halfway through summer and in a matter of a few weeks the county fair will be here, which also signals the beginning of another school year. So before the school bus shows up on your block, plan a day trip or two with your family.

From Legoland in Columbus to a Jet Pack Water Adventure in Lancaster, we’ve got you covered for family fun, all within an hour (or close to) of Muskingum County.

Legoland Discovery Center

Let’s just be honest, if there are Legos involved, there is fun involved. And Legoland Discovery Center in Columbus has it in spades. Located at 157 Easton Town Center, you can build, play, and eat at this one-of-a-kind attraction.Tickets start at $19.99 and the best deals come with the bundling packages, many of which have a virtual reality component. You can also get photos, plan a birthday party, or buy an annual pass if you’re so inclined. No matter what you choose to do once you’re there, you’re bound to have a great time with the kids.

LandzEdge Water Park

Imagine a giant body of water with a huge, on-the-water, inflatable obstacle course that’s fun for the whole family — welcome to LandzEdge Water Park . This water-forward park has two locations to enjoy the fun including the Pleasant Hill location at 3431 Ohio 95 in Perrysville and the Atwood Lake location at 9500 Lakeview Road, Mineral City.When you’re not running the inflatable obstacle course, you can sit beachside and enjoy the lake for swimming or tanning, depending on your favorite beach activity. Food and drinks are also available. Tickets start at $30 per day for an individual pass.

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

The best thing about Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is that you can use it rain or shine, making it an awesome attraction during Ohio summertime weather, which can see rain or sunshine all within less than an hour.The location at 6314 E Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg, offers more than just trampolines. There are all kinds of ways to climb, crawl, jump, fly, soar, and many other options. Ticket prices start at $21.99 for the fun, but group passes and bundles help to bring individual costs a little lower, depending on what you want to do while you’re there.

Grand Vue Ziplining and Other Adventures

Grand Vue Adventures offers some very cool ziplining and adventure options for your summer pleasure Thursday through Monday. The biggest joy comes from the spectacular views of West Virginia’s overlook of the Ohio Valley near Moundsville — stunning and picturesque, located at 250 Trail Drive, Moundsville, West Virginia.Activities include ziplining tours starting at $79 each for a 90 minute experience. There is also a Basecamp Experience starting at $59 that includes an aerial ropes course, giant swing, mega-jump, rappel wall, bungee trampoline and rock climbing. And the Bounce and Climb, which starts at $19 per person, includes a bungee trampoline and rock climbing tower. Weight limits apply. Participants must be between 70 and 265 pounds.

Jet Pack Water Adventures

Feel like flying? At Jet Pack Water Adventures near Hocking Hills, you’ll be able to strap a water jetpack with a five-point quick-release harness to you as twin streams of low-pressure water elevate you up to 30 feet in the air. You can also run along the water, speed through smooth turns, and dive below the surface under the supervision of certified instructors. Plus, the water is crystal clear.Prices start at $149 for 25 minutes of superhero fun at 2715 Sugar Grove Road, Lancaster.

Walking Tour of German Village

If tooling around a historic village with delicious food and incredible architecture is your thing, then catching a tour of historic German Village near downtown Columbus will make you happy this summer. From Jeni’s Ice Cream to Schiller’s Park, this delightful walking tour will get you exercise and give you a fun day of exploring.

Tickets start at $76 per person.

Ohio's Amish Country

Pennsylvania Dutch Country, also known more commonly as Amish Country , is set in the middle of delicious food, fun tours, and incredibly built goods like furniture. You can enter the address to the visitor’s bureau at 6 W. Jackson St, Millersburg, and then just walk or drive around to see all the attractions.How much you spend depends on what you do. And beware the buggies!

Dairy Barn Arts Center

Athens may best be known for its education in Ohio University, but the charming town has so much more, including the Dairy Barn Arts Center at 8000 Dairy Lane. If you want to get a little art and culture into your summer plans, this is the place to be. Filled with unique shows and art pieces, in an even more unique space, this is a must-see.Admission starts at $10 per person.

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