Don't let the snow and ice stop you from having fun with your kids. Cure your cabin fever this winter by enjoying one of these family friendly getaways this winter in Ohio's Largest Playground!

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge is offering its Cabin Fever Reliever package from February 18 - March 17! Rates start as low as $189.99 on select dates. Trade in a cold morning at the bus stop for an 84 degree indoor paradise filled with waterslides, games, crafts and much more!

Energetic Escape

We've got all the energy you need (electric and steam) to power a fun and exciting family adventure. Get charged up about energy at "It's Electric: PastCurrentFuture" at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton. Uncover the nature of electricity through hands-on activities and experiments as you create a giant human circuit, tour an interactive timeline of electrical oddities and inventions, and crank up hilarious hair-raising experiences. The next day, unleash some "kid energy" by diving into the indoor pool at the Hyatt Place before enjoying their free breakfast. Then gear up for more adventure at EnterTRAINment Junction (February 1-28), during "Everything Thomas" featuring everyone's favorite steam locomotive, Thomas the Train! There will be plenty of Thomas train displays, scavenger hunts, videos and much more for kids to enjoy.

Splash and Play

Escape for a weekend at the Kings Island Resort & Conference Center and let the kids splash and play in the indoor swimming pool. You can even order a pizza to enjoy poolside or eat in one of their other restaurants. Ask about their Kids Eat Free deal. Later head off to Lazer Kraze and get your heart racing and blood pumping with an exciting afternoon of laser tag. Attack the enemy base as you dodge dangerous sentinals and enemy fire, all while you navigate the tri-level arena that features three distinct playing areas! You can find money saving coupons to Lazer Kraze by clicking here. Just look under special offers for all the details.

Discover the Past

During this historical weekend adventure, you and your family will see everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts to works of love and art. Opening, February 18 and running through September 4, the Cleopatra exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center features nearly 150 artifacts from Cleopatra's time. Cincinnati becomes only the second city in the world to host this prestigious exhibit! Through February 19, you can see more than 100 antique valentines on display (including 19th century as well as early 20th century examples) at the Warren County History Center in Lebanon during the Be Mine, Valentine exhibit. Top off your weekend with dinner and an overnight stay at the Golden Lamb, Ohio's oldest continuously operating business which has been visited by 12 U.S. Presidents!

For more Cabin Fever getaway ideas, check our events page or start planning your weekend with a visit to our hotels page. With 21 hotels that offer an indoor pool, we've got you covered (literally) this winter!

Wes Cowan, owner of Cowan's Auctions in Cincinnati will be at the Lebanon Antique Show on Saturday morning, January 15, 2011 beginning at 10:00 am.

Mr. Cowan who holds a PHD in Anthropology is well known across the country for his knowledge of American antiques, collectibles and Americana. For the last several years he has lent his expertise to television shows "Antiques Roadshow" and "History Detectives". Mr. Cowan will be happy to visit with show patrons and sign autographs. He will NOT be providing appraisals.

The Lebanon Antiques Show takes place Saturday and Sunday, January 15 and 16 at Bowman Primary School, 825 Hart Road, Lebanon, OH. Hours are Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00pm. Admission is $8.00 and is good for both days. Parking is free. Call 513-932-1817 for more information.