- TripBuzz found 117 things to do with kids in or near Oberlin, Ohio, including 107 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Medina, North Ridgeville, Huron and North Olmsted.
- From Oberlin College Lanes to Oberlin Heritage Center, the Oberlin area offers 86 different types of family activities, including: Historic Homes, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Colleges & Universities.
- Just southwest of Cleveland lies the city of Oberlin settled in Lorain County, Ohio. The over 8,000 residents find home in the areas 5 square miles, along with Oberlin College, making for a populous college community. Itself settled in Northern Ohio, the city maintains a beautiful downtown and a culture unique and refreshing to the area.
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Opened in 1963, Oberlin College Lanes is an alcohol- and smoke-free bowling center situated on the Oberlin College campus. It features six lanes, offers bowling instruction and is host to both leagues and private events.
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The Oberlin Heritage Center is a museum complex featuring a number of buildings and exhibits that display and promote the local history. The museum contains three historic buildings, with the oldest dating back to the 1830's.
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The Apollo Theatre is a movie theater that seeks to provide movie-goers with an affordable and enjoyable movie viewing experience. The theater shows first-run movies as well as an occasional classic film.
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An aquatics and fitness center administered by Lorain County Metro Parks, Splash Zone Aquatic Center features a variety of fitness classes and amenities. The facility has a pool, a weight room, a variety of fitness equipment, and sports courts.
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Common Ground Canopy Tours
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14240 Baird Road, Oberlin, OH 44074
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Common Ground Canopy Tours provides programs and experiences that help patrons nurture the body, challenge the mind and renew the spirit. They offer programs for every age group including camps, adventure challenges, exploration days, ropes courses and retreats.
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In 1833, a Presbyterian Minister and a missionary founded Oberlin College, a four year liberal arts college and conservatory of music. Oberlin was a key stop on the underground railroad and considered a center for abolitionist activities.
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Tappan Square is a 13-acre site that hosts festivals, concerts, marches, the Doggie Doo Dog Parade, and Oberlin College's Commencement ceremony. The location was named after Arthur Tappan, a 19th-century abolitionist.
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73 1/2 South Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074
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The town's first public school, Little Red Schoolhouse was built in 1836 and also served as both a home and a tailor shop. The schoolhouse is now a museum that offers educational artifacts from the 19th century.
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Named for famous Oberlin Chemistry professor Frank Fanning Jewett, the Jewett House dates back to the 1880s, and is an example of transitional architecture between the Italianate style and Queen Anne style. The house is open for tours.
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The historic Monroe House is an Italian style museum that offers educational tours that focus on abolition, the Underground Railroad, and local history. The home was originally the home of General Giles W. Shurtleff.