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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Columbus Zoo, Aquarium and Zoombezi BayParent rating: ![]() Location: 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, OH It's a zoo, it's a play park, it's a waterpark...it's all three! No wonder children and their families are wild about it! The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium provides a home for more than 700 ... |
COSI ColumbusParent rating: ![]() Location: 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH Its official name is the Center of Science and Industry, but most kids and families just say, COSI. COSI's oft-changing exhibits and seven-story Extreme Screen movie theater mak... |
Slate Run & Slate Run Living Historical FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 1375 State Route 674 North, Canal Winchester, OH Families can learn about history and enjoy a variety of fun events both indoors and outside at this Columbus Metro Park in Southwest Franklin County. Slate Run Living Historical Farm f... |
Ohio Historical SocietyParent rating: ![]() Location: I-71 and 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH The Ohio Historical Society operates a statewide network of historical, archaeological, and natural history sites. Many sites and museums offer exciting events and exhibits for families through...
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Franklin Park ConservatoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH Children and adults can appreciate Franklin Park Conservatory's original Victorian glass house, built in 1985, which provides 73,000 square feet of greenhouses and classrooms situated in a 90-a...
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Columbus Museum of ArtParent rating: ![]() Location: 480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH The Columbus Museum of Art hosts regular family events designed to introduce kids to famous artists and to educate them about various artistic techniques. CMA houses a large coll... |
Palace TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 34 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH The Palace Theatre was designed in the spirit of France's Palais de Versailles. The ornate venue features a chandelier, grand staircase, a mural, a hall of autographed pictures, a fountain, and...
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German VillageParent rating: ![]() Location: 588 South Third Street, German Village, Columbus, OH German Village is not pretentiously named; it is an historic village founded in the early 1800s by Scottish, Irish, and German immigrants. Columbus visitors (and residents) flock to th... |
Ohio Statehouse Visitor & Education CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH The Ohio Statehouse Visitor & Education Center offers self-guided and escorted tours to help Buckeyes (and visitors) learn about the state's history and the history of its statesmen. |
The WorksParent rating: ![]() Location: 55 South First Street, Newark, OH Kids and families who enjoy visual art, hands-on science exploration, or just relaxing in a lovely courtyard can enjoy a visit to The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology. ... |
Ted's Montana GrillParent rating: ![]() Location: 191 W. Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, OH Yup, Ted's is named for that Ted, of CNN fame, and burgers are king here. The menu features bison or beef patties with a huge number of combinations, including the kitchen sink (g...
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The Kelton House Museum & GardenParent rating: ![]() Location: 586 East Town Street, Columbus, OH The Kelton family's grand Victorian townhouse is a popular feature in the Town Street Historic District, and the house is open to the public for tours, teas, and other events. The house is st... |
Ohio Railway MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 990 Proprietors Road, Columbus, OH In addition to railway memorabilia, visitors can enjoy unlimited rides on a trolley car, included in the price of admission on the date of ticket purchase. |









