Recreational Fun

Ozone Zip-line Adventures

Address: 5291 State Route 350 Oregonia, OH 45054

Open: Daily 8am-5pm (Apr-Dec)

Contact: (513) 932-3756

Cost: $75.00

Description: “From 500 million year old fossils to 2000 year old Native American earthworks, to current issues of water conservation and habitat loss, the Ozone Zip line Adventures canopy tour will delight riders with its unique vantage point to view millions of years of history while providing thrilling experiences riders won’t soon forget. Riders will suit up and fly on zip lines breezing through and above the canopy of the Little Miami River valley. Two tour guides will escort each group of up to 8 participants from platform to platform. We offer 3 hour and 4 1/2 hour tours that will also have you traversing sky bridges, and zipping to and from a 45 foot tall multi-level central zip tower.”

Website: http://www.ozonezips.org/

Royal Z Lanes

Location: 2667 SR 22 & 3 E., Wilmington, Ohio 45177.

Contact: (937) 382-3891.

Cost: $5 – $10

Hours: Summer Schedule:  Monday – Thursday Noon – 10pm, Friday – Saturday Noon – 1am, Sunday 9am – 10pm.

Description: Royal Z Lanes is Wilmington’s only bowling alley and is a great place to unwind after a long day of studying.  Their lanes are well maintained and everything from shoe rental to food is reasonably priced.  This is a perfect location for dates or just going out and having fun with a group of friends.

Website: http://www.royalzlanes.com/

Young’s Jersey Dairy

Address: 6880 Springfield Xenia Road Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Open: Sun-Thur 7am-10pm, Fri & Sat 7am-11pm, (Hours change throughout year)

Contact: (937) 325-0629

Cost: Miniature Golf: $6.00, Driving Range: $5.50-$14.00, Batting Cages: $1.00-$10.00

Description: Using ice cream and milk from their own farm, Young’s blends regular shakes and extra-thick shakes (spoon required), as well as bullshakes that are extra-large, extra-thick, and come with one additional scoop of ice cream floating on top. There are exotic flavors galore, but give us a vanilla or chocolate shake every time, preferably with plenty of malt powder added.

Website: http://youngsdairy.com/