Here’s a sampling of popular summertime activities in Northwest Ohio:

Theme and water parks

CEDAR POINT, SOAK CITY, CHALLENGE PARK

Description: With 75 rides, including 17 roller coasters, Cedar Point has more rides and coasters than any park in the world; the 18-acre Soak City water park has slides, inner-tube rivers and a wave pool. Cedar Point and Soak City border Challenge Park, which features rides, go-carts and miniature golf. Castaway Bay, only minutes from Cedar Point, offers 237 rooms and suites, and a large water park that features a water coaster, body slides, a wave pool and more.

Location: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky (Erie County)

Open: Open daily, operating hours vary through Sept. 5; weekends only Sept. 9 through Oct. 30

Admission, Cedar Point: $46.99 for those 48 inches or taller; or $21 for senior citizens 62 and older and those less than 48-inches tall in shoes; free for children 2 and younger; military, evening, combo and group rates available

Challenge Park: Open daily, operating hours vary through Sept. 5, weekends only Sept. 9 through Oct. 30 (call for details)

Admission: Prices vary per activity

Soak City: Open daily May 28 through Sept. 5, operating hours vary

Admission: $31.99 for those 48 inches or taller in bare feet; or $17.99 for senior citizens 62 and older and thos less than 48 inches tall in bare feet; free for children 2 and younger; $17.99 after 4 p.m. when Soak City closes at 7 or 8 p.m.

Castaway Bay: Indoor water park resort open year-round

Admission: $29 day passes; free for children 2 and younger; availability based on occupancy, call (419) 627-2500 or visit www.castawaybay.com

Parking: $10; $15 for oversized vehicles requiring more than one space

New attractions: WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall tower on the Cedar Point beach that will spin riders almost 30 stories high. Seated in two-passenger swings, riders will rotate in a circular motion as the swing ascends the tower. At the top, the ride will reach speeds of 25-30 mph, flaring out at almost 45 degrees from the tower; and Pink’s Hot Dogs, a Hollywood legend for more than 70 years, will open its first franchise east of Las Vegas on the Cedar Point Midway.

Least-busy days: Tuesday through Thursday

Wheelchair access: A guide for disabled guests is available at the park operations office.

More information: (419) 627-2350, www.cedarpoint.com

GREAT WOLF LODGE

Description: An indoor water park including slides, pools, a dumping bucket, a lazy river and an outdoor pool area.

Location: 4600 Milan Road, Sandusky (Erie County)

Open: Year-round

Admission: Must be an overnight guest; various rooms and suites available

Parking: Free

Least-busy days: Midweek May and September

Wheelchair access: Yes

Information/reservations: (419) 609-6000, (800) 641-9653, www.greatwolflodge.com

KALAHARI RESORTS

Description: An indoor water park including a large wave pool, two indoor surfing attractions, a lazy river, tube rides, body slides and family raft rides as well as the Safari Outdoor Adventure Park — including rope courses, zip-line tours, climbing walls, Zanzibar Grille and an animal park.

Location: 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky (Erie County)

Open: Year-round, operating hours vary; water park availability to nonguests based on resort occupancy; call first.

Admission: $39 to $45, all-day admission includes indoor and outdoor water park for ages 3 and older, free for children 2 and younger, spectator pass available for $10, evening discounts available; check website for availability; Safari Outdoor Adventure Park admission is $24.95

Parking: Free; valet parking $12 a day

Least-busy days: Tuesday and Wednesday

Wheelchair access: Yes

Where to buy tickets: For nonguests, at the waterpark entrance, when available

More information: (419) 433-7200, (877) 525-2427, www.kalahariresorts.com

MONSOON LAGOON

Description: A three-story slide, an interactive water-play area, go-carts, a miniature golf course and a bumper-boat pond are among the park’s attractions.

Location: 1530 S. Danbury Road N., Port Clinton (Ottawa County)

Open: Daily, operating hours vary May 28-30, June 4-5, June 9 through Aug. 28 and Sept. 3-5; call for details.

Admission: Water park, $15.95, or $9.95 for senior citizens 62 and older, free for children 2 and younger; mega-tickets, including all activities, $20.95; late-afternoon discounts available

Parking: Free

Wheelchair access: Yes

Where to buy tickets: At the gate and at participating AAA offices

More information: (419) 732-6671, (866) 732-6671, www.monsoonlagoonwaterpark.com

Outdoor music

CENTENNIAL TERRACE

Description: An intimate outdoor venue with a seating capacity of about 1,000

Location: 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania, near Toledo (Lucas County)

Performances: 4 p.m. June 11: Blues & Jazz Festival featuring Janiva Magness, Tony Monaco, Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle; 8 p.m. June 17: Eric Church; 8 p.m. July 7: Umphrey’s McGee; 7:30 p.m. July 24): Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5: the Happy Together Tour featuring Flo & Eddie of the Turtles

Parking: Free to $5, depending on show

Tickets: $20 to $47.50 at Ticketmaster outlets (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

More information: (419) 885-7106, www.sylvaniarecreation. org

Museums

ARMSTRONG AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

Description: A museum chronicling Ohio’s contributions to the history of space flight including the accomplishments of Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon.

Location: 500 Apollo Drive, Wapakoneta (Auglaize County)

Open: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Admission: $8, or $7 for senior citizens 60 and older, $4 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and younger

Parking: Free, on-site

Wheelchair access: Yes

More information: (419) 738-8811, www.armstrongmuseum.org

IMAGINATION STATION

Description: A hands-on science and learning center also featuring a simulation theater.

Location: 1 Discovery Way (corner of Summit and Adams streets), Toledo (Lucas County)

Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays

Admission: $9, or $8 for senior citizens 65 and older, $7 for children 3 to 12, free for children 2 and younger

Parking: Nearby surface lots

Special exhibits: “Bodies Revealed,” featuring 10 human specimens and more than 150 organs, which helps tell the story of how the body works (through Sept. 18).

Wheelchair access: Yes

More information: (419) 244-2674, www.imaginationstation toledo.org

TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART

Description: The main museum covers 4½ acres on two levels, with 45 galleries; the Glass Pavilion features five galleries.

Location: 2445 Monroe St. at Scottwood Avenue, Toledo (Lucas County)

Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays

Admission: Free, fees charged for some special exhibits

Parking: $5

Special exhibits: “Frank Stella: Irregular Polygons,” featuring one of each of Stella’s 11 compositions for the Irregular Polygons series (1965–66), along with preparatory drawings and the 1974 print series “Eccentric Polygons” (through July 24); “The Baroque World of Fernando Botero,” featuring 100 of Botero’s paintings, sculptures and drawings (through June 12); “Selections from the 18th-Century Galleries,” highlighting 16 masterworks by European artists of the 18th century, including “Blind-Man’s Bluff” by Jean-Honore Fragonard, “The Washerwoman” by Jean-Simeon Chardin and “The Mill at Charenton” by Francois Boucher (through June 19); “The Dramatic Image: Baroque Prints of the 17th Century,” featuring a wide range of styles and techniques by leading European artists of the period (through July 31); “The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb,” featuring more than 150 objects spanning 3,000 years (through 2011).

Wheelchair access: Yes

More information: (419) 255-8000, (800) 644-6862, www.toledomuseum.org

SPORTING EVENTS

Baseball

TOLEDO MUD HENS

Description: The Detroit Tigers’ Class AAA affiliate is an International League rival of the Columbus Clippers.

Location: Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo (Lucas County)

Home games: May 22-24 vs. Pawtucket; May 26-29 vs. Durham; June 7-10 vs. Gwinnett; June 11-14 vs. Rochester; June 22-23, vs. Columbus; June 24-27 vs. Louisville; June 30-July 1 vs. Columbus; July 2-3 vs. Indianapolis; July 9-10 vs. Columbus; July 14-17 vs. Scranton/Wilkes Barre; July 26-29 vs. Norfolk; July 30-Aug. 2 vs. Syracuse; Aug. 8-9 vs. Indianapolis; Aug. 10-11 vs. Louisville; Aug. 20-21 vs. Louisville; Aug. 24-27 vs. Buffalo; Aug. 28-29 vs. Indianapolis; Sept. 4-5 vs. Columbus

Admission: $9, or $7 for senior citizens and children 3 to 12; free for children 2 and younger

Parking: Various lots near the stadium

Wheelchair access: Yes

Tickets: Available at the Mud Hens office, (419) 725-4367; at the park; or online

More information: (419) 725-4367, www.mudhens.com

Golf

U.S. SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Description: Established in 1903, Inverness Club has played host to several memorial major tournaments, beginning with the 1920 U.S. Open.

Location: Inverness Club, 4601 Dorr St., Toledo (Lucas County)

Dates: July 25-31

Admission: Tournament badges $130 and $260; free for those 17 and younger with accompanying adult

Parking: Included in price of tournament badge

Tickets: (419) 536-2011; www.2011ussenioropen.com

More information: (419) 536-2011; www.2011ussenior open.com

Motor sports

MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE

Description: A comprehensive motorsports facility, Mid-Ohio features a permanent road-racing circuit with a 2.4-mile, 15-turn, and a 2.25-mile, 13-turn circuit.

Location: 7721 Steam Corners Road, Lexington (Richland County)

Events: June 24-26: Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio; July 8-10: Honda Super Cycle Weekend; July 22-24: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days; Aug. 5-7: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge/The Honda Indy; Sept. 9-11: NASA Championships; Sept. 16-18: EMCO Gears Classic

Admission: $10 to $110, depending on event; free for children 12 and younger when accompanied by an adult

Parking: Free, non-infield

Wheelchair access: Yes

Tickets: Available by calling the track office, (800) 643-6446, or online

More information: (800) 643-6446, (419) 884-4000, www.midohio.com

Harness racing

RACEWAY PARK

Description: Originally built for auto racing, Raceway Park now has 5/8th-mile track for harness racing.

Location: 5700 Telegraph Road, Toledo (Lucas County)

Season: Saturdays and Sundays (post time 7 p.m. Saturday; 6 p.m. Sunday) through Sept. 18; simulcasting daily

Admission: Saturdays: $2, or $1 for senior citizens, free for youths 12 and younger; Sundays: $1

Parking: Free

Wheelchair access: Yes

Tickets: Available at the gate; (419) 476-7751

More information: (419) 476-7751, www.racewayparktoledo. com

ZOO

TOLEDO ZOO

Description: More than 9,000 animals representing more than 800 species live on the 70-acre grounds.

Location: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo (Lucas County)

Big attractions: Phase one of the new elephant facility in the “African Savanna,” including three African elephants; “Nature’s Neighborhood” children’s zoo with goats, exotic birds and insects; “Arctic Encounter,” with underwater viewing of polar bears

Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Memorial Day through Labor Day

Admission: $11, or $8 for seniors 60 and older and children 2 to 11, free for children younger than 2

Parking: $6, $10 for vehicles that take more than one space

Wheelchair access: Yes; rental: $5, or $20 for motorized scooter; single-stroller rental: $3.50, or $5 for wagons

More information: (419) 385-4040, www.toledozoo.org