Discover the best things to do in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Looking for fun and family-friendly activities in the Columbus area? This page highlights top attractions, hidden gems, and the best places to visit. Use the interactive map to explore over 100 local spots, including parks, playgrounds, museums, indoor play centers, and more. Plus, don’t miss our curated Top 10 Lists to find the best activities for every season and interest — all in and around Columbus.

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Use the interactive map below to find kid-friendly attractions in Columbus. Filter by activity type or search by your location.

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Top 10 - Overall

  1. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Powell)
  2. Breakout Games (Grandview Heights)
  3. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Franklin Park)
  4. The Escape Game Columbus (Easton)
  5. Otherworld (Eastland)
  6. Game Show Battle Rooms (Hilliard)
  7. Marcus Cinema (Crosswoods / Polaris)
  8. AMC Town Center (Easton)
  9. Sandbox VR (Dublin)
  10. Zoombezi Bay (Powell)

Top 10 Culture & Education

  1. Otherworld (Eastland)
  2. Columbus Museum of Art (Downtown Columbus)
  3. Ohio Theatre (Downtown Columbus)
  4. COSI (Franklinton)
  5. Palace Theatre (Downtown Columbus)
  6. Lincoln Theatre (King-Lincoln Bronzeville)
  7. National Veterans Memorial and Museum (Franklinton)
  8. Southern Theatre (Downtown Columbus)
  9. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum (Pickerington)
  10. The King Arts Complex (King-Lincoln Bronzeville)
All Cultural and Education

Top 10 Parks & Nature

  1. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Franklin Park)
  2. Bicentennial Park (Downtown Columbus) 
  3. Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)
  4. Goodale Park (Short North)
  5. Schiller Park (German Village)
  6. Blacklick Woods Metro Park (Reynoldsburg)
  7. Columbus Park of Roses (Clintonville)
  8. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (Galloway)
  9. Sharon Woods (Westerville)
  10. Alum Creek State Park Beach (Lewis Center)  
All Parks and Nature

Top 10 Entertainment

  1. Breakout Games (Grandview Heights)
  2. The Escape Game Columbus (Easton)
  3. Game Show Battle Rooms (Hillard)
  4. Marcus Cinema (Crosswoods / Polaris)
  5. AMC Town Center (Easton)
  6. Sandbox VR (Dublin)
  7. Zoombezi Bay (Powell)
  8. Marcus Cinema (Pickerington)
  9. Dave & Buster’s (Hilliard)
  10. Phoenix Theatres (University District)
All Entertainment

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