Location: Mason
Top Things to do in Mason
Top 10 Things to do in Mason, Ohio (OH)
In the resort area of southwest Ohio, Mason features two major theme parks that attract families from all over the Midwest. Kings Island, the bigger of the two theme parks, has won "Best Kids Area in the World" for six consecutive years in a row from Amusement Today and remains a major attraction. Before they head to the U.S. Open, some of tennis' biggest stars show off their skills each summer in the Men's Masters and Women's Open.
Restaurants in Mason
1. Western Southern Open
2. Painting with a Twist
3. Lindner Family Tennis Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By mitchello525 - Bryan, United States
If you want to see the world’s best tennis players without paying premium prices like you do in New York, Miami or Indian Wells then this is the place to go. The facility is fabulous, the food is varied and delicious, and the atmosphere is just want you want in a world class event. Go to the early rounds and get great seats or just cruise through the practice courts and get within 10 feet of watching every top rated player in the world. Either way it’s an experience that every tennis fan should have!
4. Mason Historical Society Alverta Green Museum
5. Kings Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,856 reviews
The largest theme and water park in the U.S. Midwest offers more than 40 thrill rides including riding a tornado on "Delirium" and taking a white-knuckle ride on a runaway train.
Reviewed By Drbcoaster - Minneapolis, United States
This was my first time to Kings Island in well over a decade (Son of Beast was still there - loop intact), and my friend's first time ever. My goal this trip was to finally get a night ride on The Beast. It did not disappoint, though my older body was not as thrilled. It is a rough ride, no doubt. That aside, this is a really good park. Their Planet Snoopy area is touted as one of the best kid areas in any amusement park worldwide. They have a good collection of roller coasters - my favorites being The Beast, a wooden roller coaster that races off into the woods (still holds the record as the world's longest wooden roller coaster), Banshee, their new B&M inverted roller coaster, and Mystic Timbers, their newest coaster (as of 2019) which is a GCI wooden twister coaster. My only real complaint with Kings Island was the food. Many of the Cedar Fair parks have really upped their food game over the past few years - almost making the exorbitant prices worth it. For me, it feels like Kings Island is still a bit lacking in this area. The Miami River Brewhouse is pretty good, but it is just salad, burgers, and sandwiches for the most part. Granted, better than typical amusement park fare, but... not exactly "WOW" worthy. Even my small home park, Valleyfair, has started selling gourmet hot dogs from a local butcher, topped with exotic items like Kimchi, or lobster mac & cheese. They have roasted corn elote, Shrimp Po'Boys, Caribbean BBQ, etc. Kings Island needs to step it up.
6. Diggs Bar & Grill
7. The City of Mason Golf Center
8. Great Wolf Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By 840aprilp - Frankfort, United States
My husband and I took our three kids (ages 13, 12 and 7) here for two nights for a mini vacation. We had never been to Great Wolf Lodge before, but we’ll go back now!! While the price is a bit high, it’s an all inclusive package and we never ran out of things to do. The facilities are clean, the staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the Loose Moose Lodge was great. Pizza from the pizzeria was very tasty. The rooms have mini fridges and microwaves, so we took our own snacks and drinks. The Wolf pass was very much worth the $50 cost for each child. It allowed them so many activities and freebies. The MagiQuest was a series of adventures, so the kids played it off and in for two days. They also loved the glow in the dark mini-golf. My only suggestion for room for improvement is the fact that the beds are very firm. I like a little bit softer surface.
9. Sonder Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By C4000DVkennyg
Hard to find a better selection. 28 beers on tap. From light to heavy, fruity to hoppy. Great all around. Food included.
10. The Beach Waterpark
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