Many new rides, shows and events will make their debut in 2012. Here are the top not-to-miss reasons why you and your family should kick-off your summer with a trip to Warren County!

Bigger, Better and Wetter Fun!

Kings Island, the Midwest's largest amusement and waterpark, just got bigger with the addition of the new Soak City Waterpark (FREE with Park Admission). The waterpark is an expansion of the previous Boomerang Bay Waterpark and features the new Tidal Wave Bay and Splash River, as well as a new entrance, more lounging areas and more amenities including sand volleyball and five-star chair-side waiter service. Designed with you in mind the new Soak City Waterpark, set to open in May, is sure to delight parents, children and teens alike.

Families will also have fun on more than 80 rides and attractions at Kings Island, including thrill rides like Firehawk and Invertigo as well as Planet Snoopy, an award-winning kids zone, and Dinosaur's Alive! the world's largest animatronic dinosaur park.

Ozone Zipline Adventures adds new, record-breaking River Tour

Ozone Zipline Adventures at YMCA Camp Kern is the largest zip line canopy tour in the Midwest and it just got bigger. The new River Tour features two new zip lines which cross over the Little Miami River at heights of more than 200 feet, connecting YMCA Camp Kern to Fort Ancient. Ozone is the first zip line canopy tour in the U.S. to cross a federally designated "scenic" river and the first in Ohio to connect to a state memorial (Fort Ancient), according to Ozone officials.

W&S Open Adds New Fan-Friendly Amenities

The Western & Southern Open unveils a new food court and retail space in 2012 and day pass tickets as low as $10. The event is the oldest U.S. professional tennis tournament still played in its original city and is one of only five events in the world (aside from Grand Slams) where fans can simultaneously see a Masters 1000 event on the men's ATP World Tour and a Premier level event for the Women's WTA Tour. Visit www.cincytennis.com for more information.

In one trip to the Lindner Family Tennis Center you see stars from both the WTA and the ATP tours playing on courts right next to each other. Imagine seeing a day of highly energized, competitive matches featuring Andy Roddick, Rafeal Nadal and Venus Williams in the afternoon then watching Roger Federer and Serena Williams that night!

Southwest Ohio's Largest Indoor Waterpark adds Family-Style Bowling Alley

Great Wolf Lodge, Mason has added Ten Paws Alley to its variety of family-friendly entertainment. Designed with kids in mind, the alley features shorter lanes and lighter, five-pound bowling balls. The resort's signature attraction is the mammoth indoor waterpark with its six pools, 12 waterslides, lazy river and four-story wet-and-wild tree house as well as the Cub Club, new Ten MagiQuest or Scoops Spa.

Award Winning Winery Expands to Beer

Valley Vineyards, southwest Ohio's largest estate winery (and home to the best red wine in Ohio according to the Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Grape Industries) has launched Ohio's 0Dweller Brewery offers American pale ale, English India pale ale, a light lager and quarterly seasonal beers alongside the wineries award-winning wines and weekend grill outs.