Attractions in Columbus, Ohio

Amusements

A.D. Farrow Harley Davidson Dealership 614-228-6353
491 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
You'll see displays of vintage motorcycles that trace the evolution of the Harley Davidson at this dealership that was the first Harley Davidson dealership established... more info map
Chuck E. Cheese's 614-351-8884
3631 Soldano Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43228
Visit Chuck E. Cheese's for a day of fun. Kids of all ages will enjoy the assortment of games, rides, prizes and entertainment. Freshly baked pizzas and a fresh salad... more info map
Fort Rapids Resort And Indoor Waterpark 614-868-1380
4560 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43232
Fort Rapids is a 60,000 square foot indoor waterpark. They also have rooms available for overnight stays, suites for family vacations, banquet rooms for conferences and other special events, an arcade, and several places to eat. map
Magic Mountain Fun Center 614-844-4FUN
8350 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
Located in North Columbus
Family amusement center that offers an array of activities for the whole family to enjoy including adventure golf, a large arcade, a children's playland, laser tag,... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Historic Roscoe Village 740-622-9310
381 Hill St., Columbus, OH 43812
70 miles east of Columbus in Coschocton
Offers a look at life in an 1800's canal town accented by a wonderful mix of distinctive shopping and delectable dining. Enjoy costumed craftspeople and shopkeepers... more info map
Kelton House Museum 614-464-2022
586 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215
This beautiful Victorian house and garden celebrates all things Victorian and provides a window into the culture and way of life in Columbus during that era. There are... more info map
Ohio Statehouse, The 614-752-9777
1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215
Downtown at the Corner of Broad and High Streets
Construction of Ohio's Greek Revival-style Statehouse, a National Historic Landmark, began on July 4, 1839. The restored Ohio Statehouse is one of the oldest working... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Serpent Mound 937-587-2796
3850 State Route 73, Peebles, OH 45216
Surrender to the awe inspired at this site that is still a baffling conundrum to modern historians. Located 90 miles southwest of Columbus, this historic mound is the... more info map
Shrum Mound 614-297-2630
Located at McKinely Avenue, Campbell Park
Believed to be constructed around 2,000 years ago by the prehistoric Adena people, this 25 foot tall Indian mound is 100 feet in diameter and its grassy summit affords a... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Columbus Museum of Art 614-221-6801 or 221-4848 (24-Hour Info)
480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Located in the Discovery District
The Columbus Museum of Art houses late 19th and early 20th-century American and European modern art, examples of Impressionism, German Expressionism and Cubism, the... more info map
Columbus Santa Maria, The 614-645-8760
243 North Fifth Street, Suite 210, Columbus, OH 43215
Located at Battelle Riverfront Park
Offering tours and programs while bearing a relation to the city’s namesake, this museum quality replica of the Santa Maria, one of the three ships that made the... more info map
Hawk Galleries 614-225-9595
153 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Featured displays at these galleries include paintings, sculptures, glasswork, and functional art objects from a collection that includes masterworks in contemporary... more info map
Heritage Museum of Kappa Kappa 614-228-6515
530 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43216
Located in an Italianate mansion that was built in 1852 and was once the Civil War home of a former Ohio governor, this museum makes use of the history of Kappa Kappa... more info map
Jack Nicklaus Museum 614-247-5959
2355 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210
The Ohio State University Sports Complex
A 24,000 square-foot educational and historical facility honoring the achievements of golf icon Jack Nicklaus, the Jack Nicklaus Museum displays exhibits that trace his... more info map
King Arts Complex, The 614-645-5464
867 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203
A performing and cultural arts facility that is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the cultural and artistic heritage of African-Americans and hosts an array of... more info map
Ohio Craft Museum 614-486-4402
1655 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
Presenting five major exhibitions each year, this museum features exhibits in the Criterion Gallery, as well as rotating exhibitions in Gallery Two. The Craft Research... more info map
Ohio Historical Center 614-297-2300
1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
Less Than 5 Miles North of Downtown Columbus
The Ohio Historical Center "serves as the headquarters for the Ohio Historical Society and is the flagship museum of the Society’s network of over 50 historic sites... more info map
Ohio Women's Hall of Fame 614-466-4496
145 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Featuring a display that includes the names of the members of the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame, as well as photographs and biographies of the inductees, this hall of fame... more info map
Riffe Gallery 614-644-9624
77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Located Downtown in the Vern Riffe Center
Under the auspices of the Ohio Arts Council, the Riffe Gallery hosts exhibits of collections from various museums throughout the state of Ohio and is a showcase for the... more info map
Thurber House, The 614-464-1032
77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Located near Downtown Columbus
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Thurber House was the home of author, humorist and New Yorker cartoonist James Thurber and his family when Thurber... more info map
Wexner Center for the Arts 614 292-3535
1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Located at Ohio State University
The Wexner Center features four exhibition galleries, a video exhibition space called "The Box," the Film/Video Theater, Performance Space, a "black box" theater with... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Franklin Park Conservatory 614-645-8733 or 645-3000 (Exhibit Info)
1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203
Located 2 Miles East of Downtown Columbus
A botanical landmark set within the 88-acre Franklin Park, Franklin Park Conservatory is "a premier horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant... more info map
Schiller Park 614-645-3156
1069 Jaeger Street, Columbus, OH 43206
Situated on 24 beautiful acres, this park includes the resplendent Huntington Perennial Gardens, a fishing pond, basketball courts, a softball field, a playground, a... more info map
Scioto River Park 614-294-6023
Located at Downtown Columbus Riverfront
Columbus natives use this downtown, riverside area as the site for a variety of events and festivals. Covering a two block radius, this river park is anchored by Genoa... more info map
Sharon Woods 614-891-0700
6911 Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH 43081
This lovely, wooded city park is circumscribed by a four mile bike loop that skirts ponds and forests that are dense with deer and other wildlife. The trails are all... more info
Topiary Park 614-645-0197
480 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Located in Downtown Columbus' Discovery District
Situated on the former site of the Ohio School for the Deaf, one block south of the Columbus Museum of Art, the Topiary Park is a unique arts project. Georges Seurat's... more info map

Science & Technology

COSI - The Center of Science & Industry 614-228-2674
333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Located in Downtown Columbus
COSI's exhibits include Space, Ocean, Lily Pad, a hands-on laboratory where you can learn about the creatures that live in watersheds and how human activity impacts... more info

Tours & Cruises

Columbus Food Adventures 614-440-3177
943 Highland Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Small group food tours of Columbus. Offering a variety of itineraries including van based and walking tours. Most popular tours include their van based taco truck tour... more info map
SegAway Tours of Columbus 614-222-3005
400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Enjoy the thrill of riding on a Segway while you discover the charm and history of Columbus. During this two-hour tour, you will explore miles of peaceful parkland along... more info map
Zanesville & Western Scenic Railroad
The Zanesville and Western Scenic Railroad provides a tourist destination in Southeast Ohio, offering passenger train excursions and motorcar operations on an... more info map

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