[http://www.visitkingsisland.com/ King's Island] is located between Dayton and Cincinnati. If you have never been able to afford Disney or just want a smaller version, if you are a roller coaster buff or if you just want a big variety of entertainment, King's Island is it. It has The Beast, which is the LONGEST wooden roller Coaster in the WORLD!!!! THe newest roller coaster opened just this year is the Diamondback. There are 15 roller coasters; another wooden roller coaster is called The Racer. If rollercoasters are not your thing, there is a Nickelodeon for children with smaller rides. There is a 15 acre water Park (Boomerang Bay) with 50 water related activities. The park itself has log rides, tube rides where you don't have to wear bathing suits but you may get wet. There is a large center fountain with water that moves to music and is lit up at night. There are nightly fireworks, a large replica of the Eiffel Tower, shows and entertainment. Other rides are Drop Tower, Inverting Delirium, Firehawk, White Water Canyon and a working steam engine ride. August 1st is their "Midnight Saturday" where the park is open until midnight. Normal hours are 10-10 except the waterpark, which is 11-7. Tickets on-line online are $32.99, seniors $29.99, reduced starlight hours 5-10 P.M. The National Karoake Championship will take place the day after the NSC. It is free with admission to park.