You don't have to fight traffic or pay for parking to enjoy the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay - and you can get a huge discount for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay. The Columbus Zoo and COTA have again partnered to provide bus service from downtown Columbus, Dublin Park & Ride, … [Read more...] about COTA Bus Service and Discount for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay
Attractions and Museums
Franklin Park Conservatory discounts, Children’s garden, corpse plant to bloom
Franklin Park Conservatory has reopened this summer! The whole conservatory reopened on June 13, with some changes to make your visit safe for all. All indoor and outdoor spaces will reopen, but capacity may be limited in certain areas, and traffic is one way through biomes. Timed Tickets … [Read more...] about Franklin Park Conservatory discounts, Children’s garden, corpse plant to bloom
Family fun: Columbus Zoo Drive-in Zoovies
Catch a movie under the stars at the Columbus Zoo Drive-in Zoovies! The Zoo is turning their parking lot into a drive-in theatre, so you can watch a family movie from your car. Watch a movie on a big screen for one price per carload. Pack your snacks or purchase a snack pack or limited … [Read more...] about Family fun: Columbus Zoo Drive-in Zoovies
Free Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art is a gem to explore in Columbus, and they have reopened with precautions in place. Enjoy FREE Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art, including $5 Thursday evenings, Blue Star Museum discounts, and more. Take a Sunday to appreciate art at Columbus Museum … [Read more...] about Free Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art
Walking labyrinths in Columbus and Central Ohio
Need a little calm in your life? Visit a labyrinth for walking meditation and personal reflection. Labyrinths are a single patterned path, often circular, leading to the labyrinth's center or heart. While a labyrinth looks like a maze, there are no dead ends and no wrong turns. It's a single … [Read more...] about Walking labyrinths in Columbus and Central Ohio
Outdoor Public Pools open in Columbus for 2020
Sometimes it's just too hot to be outside without being in a pool. If you don't have a friend or family member to visit with a pool, head to one of these public pools in Columbus to cool off. Many have closed for the 2020 season, but there are still several you can visit this summer! Check out the … [Read more...] about Outdoor Public Pools open in Columbus for 2020
Photo op: Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio for 2020
Visiting a sunflower field is a "must do" in late summer or fall, and fields are popping up all over. Grab your family or friends, and get ready to post your sunny pics on IG when you visit one of these sunflower fields around Central Ohio (or a little further). Most fields won't bloom until late … [Read more...] about Photo op: Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio for 2020
Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Explore The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, with over 9,000 acres of open range habitat for rare and endangered species. Go on a Wilds Tour via open air safari, horseback, and more! They have plenty of adventures and even some free … [Read more...] about Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson and discount at Zoombezi Bay
Make sure your kids know how to swim so they can stay safe this summer! Kick start (or refresh) their swimming abilities with a giant swimming lesson at Zoombezi Bay. With summertime fun, comes sad news stories of kids drowning in pools and other bodies of water. Kids are going to … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Swimming Lesson and discount at Zoombezi Bay
Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
Every year, we publish a Summer Bucket List full of free and cheap fun for kids and families such as festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, community events and more. This year is different. Things are reopening, but many public events are still cancelled, or will be modified. In addition, … [Read more...] about Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
Late Night Zoombezi Bay Family Nights and Dive-In Movies
Play all day in the sun at Zoombezi Bay and stay late for Zoombezi Bay Family Nights on Fridays, June 26 - July 31, 2020 through the summer. While Zoombezi Bay has been closed for the first part of the season, they are ready to reopen! Season Pass Holders and Gold Members are welcome back … [Read more...] about Late Night Zoombezi Bay Family Nights and Dive-In Movies
Columbus Zoo is open: What you need to know before you go
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has reopened in 2020 after almost 3 months of closure! Read below for the changes for the 2020 operating season as the Columbus Zoo reopens, including required reservations, and more. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and all Zoo visits … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo is open: What you need to know before you go
The most beautiful public gardens in Columbus
Columbus may be a city, but it's also full of green space, parks, and beautiful gardens. The seasons in Ohio lend to stunning and ever-changing displays at these beautiful public gardens in Columbus. Some of the gardens and arboretums that we've included are also free, so pack a picnic, … [Read more...] about The most beautiful public gardens in Columbus
Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Indian Caverns
Get out of the house during nice weather and spend a couple of hours at Olentangy Indian Caverns just north of Columbus. If it's your first time there, you'll wonder why you've never gone before! The main feature of the attraction are the Caverns that were formed millions of years ago … [Read more...] about Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Indian Caverns
What’s reopening in Ohio: entertainment, attractions, amusements, and water parks
Whether you Wine with DeWine, whine about DeWine, or just wait for the recaps, it hard to keep up on what's open in Ohio and when things will reopen. Ohio is in the process of reopening slowly in phases of Responsible RestartOhio. "Reopening Ohio is a risk, but it's also a risk if you don't move … [Read more...] about What’s reopening in Ohio: entertainment, attractions, amusements, and water parks
