We cover so many fun events in Columbus on this website, but that's no reason to overlook the rest of the Buckeye State! Ohio Tourism Day is Wednesday, May 8 from 11 am - 2 pm at the West Plaza at the Ohio Statehouse, and is the perfect place to experience Ohio's diverse destinations, … [Read more...] about Find your next Ohio adventure: Ohio Tourism Day
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Unlimited ideas for Spring Break in Columbus
Maybe you aren't heading to a warm beach for Spring Break this year, but there's no reason you can't have lots of fun around Columbus! With Easter falling in mid-April this year, Spring Break in Columbus ranges from mid-March to mid-April at schools around the area. Take short (less expensive) trip, … [Read more...] about Unlimited ideas for Spring Break in Columbus
Free days at U.S. national parks
America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory
Spring weather will be here soon and there's nothing that represents spring better than Blooms and Butterflies at the Franklin Park Conservatory from March 9 through September 15, 2019. See hundreds of colorful butterflies fly freely in the Pacific Island Water Garden, a tropical haven filled with … [Read more...] about Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory
Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
Whether you're a foodie, love a good drink, or you just want to explore, these tasty and fun trails will take you on an adventure in Ohio. Take a day or weekend to complete a trail, or take all year! Some adventure trails offer a prize at the end, but if not, you'll enjoy the treats and the … [Read more...] about Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Looking for a fun and inexpensive family getaway close to Columbus? Enjoy indoor waterpark fun for the price of a hotel room at Comfort Inn Splash Harbor in Bellville, about an hour from Columbus. With room rates starting at less than $100 depending on the season, it's an affordable trip that … [Read more...] about Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5
If you have preschool kids and love amusement parks, you don't want to miss this amazing deal. Sign your preschoolers up for a Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5 and introduce them to all of the fun that Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores Water Park have to … [Read more...] about Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5
Military families get free annual pass to national parks
Our National Parks are something to be treasured, and the people who protect the land (and all our country) are rewarded with free admission passes to enjoy these parks. Active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive an America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation … [Read more...] about Military families get free annual pass to national parks
Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
You've heard of bar crawls, wine trails, coffee crawls, and other treks for goodness, but here's one you don't want to miss. Butler County is home to the popular Donut Trail in Ohio. The Butler County Donut Trail features 12 family-owned businesses with a combined 300+ years of donut-making … [Read more...] about Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
Columbus Zoo Tickets, Discounts, and Free Days
We love the Columbus Zoo and we get lots of questions about discounted Columbus Zoo & Aquarium tickets for the season and will post them when we see them. There are some discounts available year-round though, plus season passes are a great way to save money if you plan to go several times … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Tickets, Discounts, and Free Days
Snow Fun: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing at Mad River Mountain
Skiing, snowboard, and tubing season is here, and we are lucky enough to have a great place to go that's less than 1 hour from Columbus! Mad River Mountain is located just Northwest of Columbus, and features 144 skiable acres, 4 Terrain Parks, and Avalanche Park, Ohio's Largest Tubing … [Read more...] about Snow Fun: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing at Mad River Mountain
Best photography locations in Columbus
Fall is the perfect time to have outdoor photos taken in Columbus! Beautiful fall leaves, cozy sweaters, boots...you can't get more perfect than that! Whether you want nature, a barn, waterfalls, a train, wildflowers, a lake, or more - you'll find it in Columbus! I polled my readers for some of … [Read more...] about Best photography locations in Columbus
Free kid admission at Newport Aquarium
You won't have your toes in the sand, but you'll feel like you're at the ocean at Newport Aquarium near Cincinnati. Whether you make it a long weekend in Cincinnati or head there for the day, you'll find plenty to explore for hours. Newport Aquarium is just 2 hours away and showcases … [Read more...] about Free kid admission at Newport Aquarium
Travel Ohio: Fun things to do in Fairfield County
Our readers know that there's plenty to do in Franklin County, but that's no excuse to ignore our surrounding counties! When Visit Fairfield County contacted me about exploring our neighbor, Fairfield County, I was excited to check it out! Our overnight trip took us just 45 minutes away to … [Read more...] about Travel Ohio: Fun things to do in Fairfield County
Free theme park admission for Military
Plan your vacations! Seaworld Parks and Entertainment wants to thank the U.S. troops with free theme park admission to one of its parks through the Waves of Honor program. Members of the military, and as many as three direct dependents, may receive a FREE admission to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or … [Read more...] about Free theme park admission for Military
