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
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Columbus Parent Camp & Activities Expo at the Columbus Zoo
Looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Head to the Columbus Zoo for the Columbus Parent Camp & Activities Expo at the Columbus Zoo on Saturday, March 9 from 10 am - 3 pm. Learn about camps and activities from the organizers and representatives. It's a great … [Read more...] about Columbus Parent Camp & Activities Expo at the Columbus Zoo
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
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
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
The top Free and Cheap things to do in Columbus
There are so many amazing things to do in Columbus that aren't going to break the bank. Here are some of the top free and cheap things to do in Columbus. This list only covers a fraction of the fun in Columbus (we live in an amazing city!), but we hope you'll find some new ideas. I'd love to hear … [Read more...] about The top Free and Cheap things to do in Columbus
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. Take a tour through open range animal areas to see giraffe, rhinos, camel, bison, zebras, cheetahs, and many other animals … [Read more...] about Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Roadtrippin’: 20+ things to do with kids in Cincinnati
Cincinnati is less than 2 hours from Columbus and is FULL of things to do with kids. If a bigger vacation isn't in the budget this year, head to Cincinnati for a weekend and check out a few of these fun attractions. You'll find fun activities in Cincinnati for the whole family at a variety of … [Read more...] about Roadtrippin’: 20+ things to do with kids in Cincinnati
