Get outside and enjoy nature with a paddle on the water this summer! Don't know where to go? We've gathered a list of the best places for canoeing and kayaking in Columbus, along with places to rent your boats or stand up paddle boards. Explore the waterways and the banks of the rivers and lakes … [Read more...] about Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
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Franklin Park Conservatory discounts, Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, and more
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden, just east of Franklin Park approximately two miles from downtown Columbus. Explore 13 acres of botanical biomes, stunning gardens, art installations and exhibitions, and seasonal attractions as you wander … [Read more...] about Franklin Park Conservatory discounts, Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, and more
Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Indian Caverns
Get out of the house 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! I can't wait to head back during the cooler fall weather. But if you're going to explore the caverns, it's always cool … [Read more...] about Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Indian Caverns
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!
Visit Kings Island; no reservations required
Kings Island is open for the rest of the Summer season! With roller coasters, rides, Planet Snoopy kids’ area, and Soak City, you'll find hours of fun for the whole family. Kings Island amusement park has put stringent health, safety and hygiene protocols in place to allow a safe opening. … [Read more...] about Visit Kings Island; no reservations required
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
Free museum pass for Bank of America customers
Bank of America customers can enjoy free museum admission on the first full weekend of every month through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch, or U.S. Trust credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday of the first full weekend, and you … [Read more...] about Free museum pass for Bank of America customers
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory is ready to reopen for the 2020 season on June 13, which admission and safety precautions in place. See details here. Bloom and Butterflies exhibit will NOT open for 2020 due to the lengthy closure. We hope to see it back in Spring of 2021. Bloom and Butterflies … [Read more...] about Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory
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 … [Read more...] about Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Find your next Ohio adventure: Ohio Tourism Day
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
