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By Jordan Pridemore, Staff Writer Updated 2:33 PM Friday, June 5, 2009

Times are tough and many are finding that annual, coss-country family vacations aren’t in the realm of economic possibility this year. Not heading to the beach or hopping on a plane to Disney World doesn’t mean there’s no opportunity to escape for a little break.

No need to drag the family on a painfully long road trip in the sweltering heat or stay in a hotel room when a ‘staycation’ can save you from breaking your budget and the unnecessary stress of vacation planning. Ohio is riddled with little pockets of fun and amusement so all it takes for a day-long reprieve is a little enthusiasm and a tank of gas.

Less than 10 miles:

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery: Dayton

Price: $7.50 for kids, $8.50 for adults.

Splash Moraine: Dayton

Price: $7.50 for kids, $9.00 for adults. Discount for Moraine residents.

Laser Quest: Centerville

Price: $8.00 for public, $6.00 for member

Less than 50 miles

Kings Island: Mason

Price: $32.99 for adults, $29.99 for seniors and kids under 3. Get discounts on the website. View photos of the new Diamondback coaster .

Newport Aquarium: Newport, KY

Price: $20.00 for adults, $13.00 for 12 and under

Catch a Reds Game: Cincinnati

Price: anywhere from $20.00 to $235.00 depending on the seats and the game.

Less than 100 miles

Coney Island: Cincinnati

Price: $21.95 for 4 and up, $10.50 for 2-3

Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park: Columbus

Price: $26.95 for an all day pass, $9.95 for a spectator pass

Columbus Zoo: Columbus

Price: $12.00 for 9 and up, $6.00 for children and seniors.

Less than 200 miles:

Cedar Point:

Price: $43.99 for a day pass, $19.99 for those under 48 inches tall or over 62.

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center: Sandusky

Price: $11.00 for 10 and up, $6.00 for 9 and under

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Cleveland

Price: $22.00 for adults, $17.00 for seniors, $13 dollars for kids 9-12, and 8 and under are free.

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2422 or jpridemore@DaytonDailyNews.com.

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