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<\/a><\/p>\nWhere to Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you Airbnb? Airbnb is a unique way to book lodging when you are traveling. It allows you to book a single room within a residence, an apartment, or an entire house in a unique location. I find when we travel with a toddler, it is nice to have a a room to put our daughter down for naps and bedtime, and then a separate space where my husband and I\u00a0can unwind. In a hotel, it is often out of our price range to book a suite with separate living and sleeping\u00a0spaces. With Airbnb, I can book an entire apartment for $50-$100\/night that gives us a sleeping area, living area, and a full kitchen. In Cincinnati, I booked an apartment in the Hyde Park neighborhood for $50\/night. It was everything we needed in a living space and was 15 minutes from all of the attractions. Airbnb\u00a0is definitely my new way to find lodging when I travel. If you haven’t yet, be sure to click my personalized\u00a0link<\/a> and get started!<\/p>\n The Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n The Duke Energy Children’s Museum<\/a>: The children’s museum was the first stop on our weekend away. It is an easy one and a half hour\u00a0drive down I-71 from Columbus and admission is only $5.50-$10.50 (depending on age). The museum provides eight educational and themed play areas, with two specifically designed for preschool-aged and younger. For a full recap\u00a0of our visit to the museum, be sure to click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Newport Aquarium<\/a>:\u00a0The aquarium is located just over the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky. It\u00a0boasts 14+ exhibits where you are up close and personal with thousands of aquatic animals from around the world. From sharks to penguins and alligators to frogs, there is a different creature around every turn. Click here<\/a>\u00a0for the highlights of our trip to the aquarium, and five experiences that both adults and toddlers can enjoy.<\/p>\n The Findlay Market<\/a>: “Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati’s most cherished institutions, welcoming more than a million visitors a year.” Be sure to make a stop at the market to take in all the sights, smells and tastes it has to offer.<\/p>\n Where to Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n The Maplewood<\/a>\u00a0offers “West Coast-style cuisine, which emphasizes healthier food using local and seasonal ingredients.” Although, there is no kids meal per se, we were able to build a delicious meal for our daughter A La Carte, and the adult meals were amazing. This is the type of “fast-casual” restaurant where you place your order at the counter and then your food is delivered after you find your seat. A unique feature of the restaurant that we greatly appreciated is that\u00a0the staff helps your party secure a table (and a highchair)\u00a0after you have placed your order.<\/p>\n The Sleepy Bee Cafe<\/a>\u00a0“is a gathering place that offers locally sourced sustenance \u2013 food that tastes, makes you feel, and is, good. In an environment that embraces the beauty of it\u2019s community, through it\u2019s and featured artistry.” This\u00a0restaurant was recommended to us for breakfast and we are so glad we made a visit. There is a kids menu with healthy options. Our server was wonderful! She staggered food delivery for our hungry little one and dropped off books from the restaurant library to keep her\u00a0entertained.<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n