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Get the family out of the house without spending a dime Charles Infosino Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
The best things in life are free is not just a song. It is a true statement about family fun. COVID-19 caused many people to lose income, and in some cases, their livelihoods. As the economy reopens, there are many opportunities for families to fi nally get out of their homes and enjoy free fun.
21c Museum Hotel Visitors enjoy the shark tunnel at Newport Aquarium, which has reopened to the public. PROVIDED
THE NEWPORT AQUARIUM REOPENS.
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he Newport Aquarium has fi nally reopened after nearly 100 days of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic and like most places, things are going to look very diff erent. h Starting Monday, the Newport Aquarium will be open exclusively for Annual Passholders. Starting Thursday, the aquarium will open for everyone.
Fewer guests will be allowed inside the aquarium due to hourly capacity, which means people will have more space to view the animals they’ve missed out on. Additionally, face masks or face coverings will be required for all visitors ages 3 and older and those wanting to enter the aquarium will be given a temperature screening. Offi cials said all guests will need to get tickets in advance of arriving at the aquarium including Annual Passholders, who need to make advance reservations online. “We’ve been planning and looking forward to this day for three months,” Newport Aquarium Executive Director Eric Rose said in a statement. “Guests come here to see our amazing animals but the closure reminds us that it’s also the people that make it special in so many ways. We’re thrilled to have guests back enjoying the aquarium like it’s meant to be.” Offi cials said guests will fi nally be able to experience Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels, the new exhibit that opened just 10 days before the temporary shutdowns.
Here’s what to expect when you go
i Face masks or face coverings will be required
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for all visitors ages 3 and older and those wanting to enter the aquarium will be given a temperature screening. i Daily capacity will be limited; annual passholder reservations are required for a specifi c visit date and entry time. i Face masks or face coverings are required for all visitors ages 3 and older. Employees will wear face masks. For a full list of exceptions, visit the FAQ page. i Temperature screenings will be taken prior to entry. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or more and anyone traveling in the same vehicle with them will not be able to enter. i Capacities in Sharky’s Cafe will be limited to allow guests to have more space. i Physical distancing measures have been put in place including physically distanced queues, marked barriers and social distancing reminders. i Areas where social distancing can’t be achieved will be temporarily closed including interactives, play areas and some animal encounters. i Additional sanitation measures have been implemented. This includes high touch point areas being cleaned more frequently and providing additional hand sanitizing locations. For more information visit newportaquarium.com/PlaySafe.
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21c is a 156-room boutique hotel, home of Metropole restaurant and features a contemporary art museum. This museum is free to the public and open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The museum displays contemporary art from the hotel founders’ private collection and rotates an average of every nine months. There are also seven permanent pieces of art at the museum. The 21c Museum Hotel is scheduled to reopen on July 6. 609 Walnut St., Downtown; 21cmuseumhotels.com/cincinnati.
Ault Park Ault Park is a public park in Cincinnati that has nine diff erent trails with 23 diff erent tree trail species, gardens and free events. It also features the Garden of Old Roses, Adopt-a-Plot gardens and the Great Lawn Garden. The park typically hosts free events, such as the summer music festivals, which have been postponed because of COVID-19. 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout; www.aultparkac.org.
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Big Bone Lick is a state park with a free museum and visitor center. The museum features paleontology, Ordovician geology, ice age mammals, Native American history and the chronology of science at Big Bone. The park also offers bison watching, Discovery Trail walking, bird-watching and hiking. Mini golf is available at no charge for guests who bring their own equipment. 3380 Beaver Road, Union, Kentucky; parks.ky.gov.
The Carnegie The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue and home to the Carnegie Galleries, the See FREE, Page 2A
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