TourismOhio launches "Discover Ohio To Go" promotion with McDonald's restaurants of Ohio

Program offers discounted tourism experiences at Cedar Point and other Ohio attractions with large Coca-Cola beverage purchase

Monday, 29 April 2013

Office of TourismOhio Press Release

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29, 2013 -- Today, the Office of TourismOhio, McDonald's restaurants of Ohio and Coca-Cola announced the launch of Discover Ohio To Go, a first-of-its-kind promotion designed to provide travelers with exclusive discounts at some of Ohio's most popular tourism attractions. Customers who purchase a large soft drink or iced tea beverage at participating Ohio McDonald's locations between April 29 and June 9 can redeem the cup at participating tourism attractions for discounts on admission, lodging and more. The discounts are available for redemption at more than a dozen tourism attractions throughout the spring and summer.

TourismOhio Launches Discover Ohio To Go Promotion with McDonald's(R) Restaurants of Ohio.

TourismOhio Launches "Discover Ohio To Go" Promotion with McDonald's(R) Restaurants of Ohio. (PRNewsFoto/Office of TourismOhio)

"McDonald's restaurants are a stop for many Ohio travelers, and working with McDonald's and Coca-Cola allows us to provide those travelers with exclusive deals to help them stretch their travel budgets and maybe stay an extra night," said Interim State Tourism Director Pat Barker. "This program also is launching at a perfect time of year to help stimulate some early Ohio travel planning."

Travelers can visit www.DiscoverOhioToGo.com to find a full list of discounts and deals, as well as a list of nearly 400 participating McDonald's locations. To receive the discount, travelers should follow directions on the website for each offer and present the clean, empty cup upon arrival at participating attractions, including:

  • Cedar Point
  • Cedar Point Resorts
  • Cincinnati Museum Center
  • Columbus Museum of Art
  • Great Wolf Lodge (Mason and Sandusky locations)
  • Greater Cleveland Aquarium
  • Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
  • Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
  • Kings Island
  • National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
  • Ohio State Parks
  • Wild Zipline Safari
  • Wildwater Kingdom

"Our partnership with TourismOhio and Coca-Cola is an extension of our commitment to providing a great overall experience for our customers," said Shirley Rogers-Reece, vice president and general manager, McDonald's Ohio Region. "In addition to quality food and beverages, this promotion allows McDonald's to provide our guests with an added value they won't find at other restaurants."

"As a long-time partner of McDonald's, the Discover Ohio To Go partnership offers a great opportunity for Coca-Cola to provide ice-cold refreshment to on-the-go road trippers this spring and summer," said Pete Maguire, Coca-Cola Business Development Director. "We're proud to support TourismOhio and create moments of happiness for Ohio travelers this year."

Specially marked "Discover Ohio To Go" cups are available at participating McDonald's locations while supplies last in Greater Cincinnati, Central Ohio, Dayton/Miami Valley, Lima and Toledo/Northwest Ohio.

For more ideas on Ohio vacations and to begin building a trip itinerary, visit DiscoverOhio.com, join the conversation on Twitter with @DiscoverOhio using #OH2GO, or like TourismOhio on Facebook.