Local Area Attractions Near Batesville KOA Journey

Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio have many attractions and activities for your family to enjoy. This campground near the borders of all three states offers a convenient location to explore these activities. Here are several attractions in the area you might like to explore. Come check out what the area has to offer. 

Local Area Attractions Near Batesville
Batesville, Indiana, and surrounding cities offer plenty to do during your next vacation in the area. If you want to explore nature, you can see animals from around the world at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens or Indianapolis Zoo. To explore Indiana's natural beauty, try a trail ride from Salt Creek Ranch or a canoe trip along the Whitewater River. 

Other things to do near Batesville, Indiana, include visiting the Creation Museum and Kings Island. The Creation Museum showcases biblical stories and history with murals, scenes and interactive activities. Kings Island has rollercoasters and a water park for a fun day in the sun.In the city of Batesville, Ertel Cellars offers award-winning wine and good food. Batesville also gives convenient access to the Indiana Wine Trail, a series of artisan wineries interspersed with rolling hills, specialty shops and historic sites. Shoppers can also visit RomWeber Marketplace for boutique shopping, dining and arcade games. 

Camp at Batesville KOA Journey
If you plan to visit attractions near Indianapolis or Cincinnati, the Batesville KOA Journey is a comfortable and fun option. This campground is near a lake in Batesville, Indiana, and has plenty of activities and amenities to create an exciting vacation. Book your site at Batesville KOA Journey and get ready to explore Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio!

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Located just 40 miles from Batesville KOA. The Cincinnati Zoo was recently rated the #1 attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey. It was recognized by Parents Magazine as #7 on the “Top 10 Best Zoos for Kids.” Over one million people visit the Zoo's award-winning exhibits, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species annually

3400 Vine Street

Cincinnati, OH 45220

513-281-4700

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Indianapolis Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo

located  just 65 from our Campground White River Gardens is part of the Zoo and continues its tradition of connecting animals, plants, and people.  This stunningly beautiful 3.3-acre landmark botanical attraction combines the best of gardening ideas, plant information and inspirational design to serve the needs of all visitors. With hundreds of plant varieties on display plus entertaining special exhibits throughout the year, White River Gardens is an international showplace for Indiana where visitors can enjoy and learn about the bounty of the natural world. Visitors to the Gardens will be inspired, impressed, enlivened, and entertained.

1200 Washington Street

indianapolis, IN 46222

317-830-2001

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Kings Island

Kings Island

Located just 80 miles from Batesville KOA. With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, Kings Island offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions. Guests can experience 15 thrill-inducing roller coasters, including Diamondback, the tallest and fastest roller coaster at Kings Island, and the world's longest wooden roller coaster, The Beast! Families can spend the perfect day together in the award-winning Planet Snoopy kids' area. Park admission includes Soak City, a 33-acre water park.

6300 Kings Island Dr

Mason, OH 45040

513-754-5700

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Ertel Cellars Winery

Ertel Cellars Winery

Located 10 minutes from the campground. 
 Ertel Cellar wines are superb award-winning varietals that complement good food, conversation and friends. Offerings include a tasting bar, lounge, restaurant and wine market, set amidst Chateau-styled architecture, sprawling vineyards and breathtaking views.

3794 East County Road, 1100 North

Batesville, IN 47006

813-933-1500

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Creation Musuem

Creation Musuem

The state-of-the-art 70,000 square foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Adam and Eve live in the Garden of Eden. Children play and dinosaurs roam near Eden's Rivers. The serpent coils cunningly in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Majestic murals, great masterpieces brimming with pulsating colors and details, provide a backdrop for many of the settings.

You can also visit the ARK Encounter, which is a popular sister attraction to the Creation Museum. The Ark Encounter is a full-size replica of Noah's Ark, built from the dimensions described in the bible as  510 feet long and 51 feet high. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will have everyone in awe!

2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd

Petersburg, KY 41080

888-582-4253

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Salt Creek Ranch

Salt Creek Ranch

Owned and operated by Ronnie Adkins, Salt Creek Ranch is located just outside of Metamora, IN on Highway 52. With over 100 horses in his stable and 600 acres of rolling hills to ride through, he offers a variety of guided horseback trips ranging from one hour to overnight. Enjoy the scenic beauty as you ride the wooded trails though the hills and water, and stay with us overnight in our cabin or camp. Our rustic cabin sleeps up to 18, with complete kitchen. The ranch also offers horse training, hay rides, and BBQ's, upon request. Group rates available for larger rides. Choose from one hour, two, or two+ hour rides or our “Saddle and Paddle” package that includes a 12 mile canoe trip

21040 US 52

Laurel, IN 47024

765-698-2044

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CANOEING, KAYAKING, RAFTING and tubing

CANOEING, KAYAKING, RAFTING and tubing

Whitewater Canoe Rental offers scenic canoe trips, kayaking, tubing, rafting, and riverside camping on the Whitewater River in southeastern Indiana for individuals, families, and groups of any size.

1154 Main St.

brookville, IN 47012

800-634-4277

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NewPort Aquarium

NewPort Aquarium

Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water: You'll be amazed at all there is to see and do, including fun and interactive activities, like touching a shark or meeting a penguin.

Newport Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year and is located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee

One Aquarium Way

Newport, KY 41070

800-406-3474

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Cincinnati Fire Museum

Cincinnati Fire Museum

The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati highlights the significant contributions that Cincinnati has made to the firefighting profession.Our mission is to share and celebrate the history of firefighting in Cincinnati, while providing a unique fire-safety education experience. Our vision is to bring the traditions of firefighting to life—in a museum that helps save lives

315 West Court Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

513-621-5553

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Cincinnati Museum Center

Cincinnati Museum Center

It is a nationally recognized educational and research resource and one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest. Cincinnati Museum Center serves more than 1.47 million visitors annually, reaching out to almost 200,000 young people through hands-on exhibits and programs. As a center for the entire community, over 700 events are held in the building each year.Originally built in 1933 as the Union Terminal train station, the building is a national historic landmark and was renovated and reopened as Cincinnati Museum Center in 1990.,The Museum consist of several exhibits from Cincinnati history to a children' Museum to an Omnimax theater,

1301 Western Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45203

800-733-2077

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Ripley County Tourism

Ripley County Tourism

Centered in the middle of a triangle between Indianapolis, Indiana, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louisville, Kentucky, we have much to offer visitors in the peaceful countryside. Check out other events and attraction you may want to visit. Ripley county is full of history

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Ark Encounter

Ark Encounter

Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah's Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in the beautiful Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington on I-75. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you'll experience the pages of the Bible like never before.

1 Ark Encounter Drive

Williamstown,, KY 41097

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Coney Island Amusement Park

Coney Island Amusement Park

Small amusement Park on the banks of the Ohio River with classic rides and water park. River bend Music center is close to the park. Plan your visit for an all day affair.

6201 Kellogg Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45230

513-232-8230

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Rising Star Casino

Rising Star Casino

As soon as you walk through the door, you receive the star treatment! The Casino features 1,000 of the most popular slot machines plus a wide variety of your favorite table games. We have no doubt that you'll find the game you're looking for. All of this and more easily accessible through the convenience of dockside gaming, where you can board when you want for FREE. There is absolutely no admission charge, and you can even valet park for FREE! After a Day of gambling indulge yourself to some in one or more of our many fabulous dining options. From bacon and eggs, pies and pastries to steaks and seafood, the tremendous variety and quality of selections will have your taste buds begging for more!

777 Rising Star Drive

Rising Sun, IN 47040

812-438-1234

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Cincinnati Music Hall

Cincinnati Music Hall

Music Hall, commonly known as Cincinnati Music Hall, is a classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878. It serves as the home for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. In January 1975, it was recognized as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior

650 Walnut Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

513-621-2787

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Hollywood Casino

Hollywood Casino

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, just 20 minutes west of Cincinnati and Our Park is the place for you to be treated like a star. At Hollywood you'll find all of your reel and video slot machines. action -packed table games grab a seat at the Hollywood on the Roof or enjouy thier celebrity Pit, where you'll be playing to entertaining dealer cast including Christina Auguilera, Kid Rock, Taylor Swift, Rod Stewart and many more.

777 Hollywood Blvd

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

888-274-6797

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River Bend Music Center

River Bend Music Center

River bend Music center on the banks of the Ohio River. Entertainment venue for you to enjoy music from the local area and Celebrity musicians.

6295 Kellogg Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45230

513-232-6220

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Underground Railroad freedom Center

Underground Railroad freedom Center

Opened on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati in 2004, the mission of National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is to reveal stories of the freedom's heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad to contemporary times, challenging and inspiring everyone to take a courageous steps of freedom today. A history Museum with more than 1000,000 visitors annually, it serves to inspire modern abolition through connecting the less of the Underground railroad with today's freedom fighters. The center is also a convener of dialog on freedom and human rights

50 East Freedom Way

Cincinnati, OH 45202

513-333-7500

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Wolf Creek Habitat

Wolf Creek Habitat

It's probably safe to say, there's nothing else like this in the Tri-State. Hidden far back in the woods of Brookville,Wolf Creek Habitat has been rescuing and caring for wolves for more than 20 years all at the helm of of owner Kathy Baudendistel. It's the only place around where you can go see more than 40 wolves in enclosures, or even go in to meet them yourself.

14099 Wolf Creek Rd

Brookville, IN 47012

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Sprint, modified, pure stock and hornet racing on 3/8 mile high-banked clay oval track

351 E. Eads Pkwy. (U.S. 50)

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

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Carnegie Hall Tours

Carnegie Hall Tours

Open Sundays 1pm-5pm, or by appointment. $3.00 per person 14 years and older. Free, under age 14.

Carnegie Hall was built in 1907 as an additional building for the College of Moores Hill. Surrounded by wonderful architecture, it houses three museums, one featuring local military, another Indiana history, and a third filled with local college, school and personal memorabilia from the town

14687 Main Street

Mooreshill, IN 47032

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Southeastern Veteran's Memorial

Southeastern Veteran's Memorial

Located in the 1916 Carnegie Library at 100 N. High Street in Rising Sun, the Southeastern Indiana Veterans Museum showcases the areas military history through a large collection of memorabilia. Celebrate the men and women who served out nation though all of its branches. Open Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10am-2pm and all patriotic holidays. Call (513) 602-5595 to schedule an appointment, private or group tour. Meeting space is available on its lower level.

100 High Street

Rising Sun, IN 47040

513-602-5595

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Liberty Park

Liberty Park

Liberty Park has a lot to offer for the sports and outdoor enthusiast 

  • ADA playground equipment
  • Baseball field and grandstands
  • 2 tennis courts
  • basketball court
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Pickleball
  • Skate Park 

716 S Park Ave

Batesville, IN 47006

812-934-4560

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Batesville YMCA

Batesville YMCA

Open to the Public and free of charge. The Batesville YMCA has pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a 6-mile running, walking and bicycling track. If you love sports please check out the Batesville YMCA

30 IN-129 S,

batesville, IN 47006

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Holtkamp winery

Holtkamp winery

Holtkamp Winery is a family owned true Estate Winery located in Dearborn County, in Southeast, Indiana.  Named 2018 Indiana Farm Winery of the Year (less than 50,000 gallons), we take pride in bringing over 50 years of combined grape growing and wine making experience.  All of our wines are produced and bottled on site using grapes from our 6 acres of vineyard, sourcing grapes from some of the best viticulture areas in California and Oregon, and bringing in juice from Midwest grown fruit.  We currently offer over 30 wines ranging from the classic dry and semi-dry red and whites, to sweet fruit, Bourbon barrel aged, and specialty dessert wines.

10868 Woliung Road

Sunman, IN 47041

513-602-5580

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