Attractions
If you are looking to make your visit to Columbus a multi-day trip, we encourage you to take advantage of the area and all that it has to offer. We also invite you to spend time at our prospective homes for relaxed gatherings with family members and friends and pick-up football games.
Experience Columbus
We recommend this as the top site to check out for events, dining, and shopping. The site also has a list of travel packages and deals.
Easton Town Center
Easton Town Center is a popular mall close to our homes. Here you can enjoy shopping, eating, movies, and more! Check out the website for specific stores, restaurants, or movie times.
Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
The Columbus Clippers are a triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals' baseball team.
From July 10-13, the Columbus Clippers play the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
Thursday 7:05 p.m.
Friday 7:25 p.m.
Saturday 7:05 p.m.
Sunday 1:05 p.m.
Zoombezi Bay Waterpark
Ohio's newest water park opened Memorial Day 2008! "Experience the thrill of speeding down 15 water slides, the adrenaline rush of riding the wave pool, the calm of the lazy river, the laughter of children at the kiddy play pool and more. Zoombezi Bay is in conjunction with neighboring Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Safari Golf Club.
Open Friday and Saturday July 11-12 from 10:30am to 9pm and Thursday, July 10th and Sunday, July 13th from 10:30am to 8pm.
General Admission $29.99
Ages 2-9 and 60+ $24.99
Children under two Free
Parking $5
Columbus Zoo
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is in conjunction with Zoombezi Bay Waterpark and the Safari Golf Club.
The zoo is open from 9am to 6pm daily.
General Admission $10
Ages 2-9/Seniors 60+ $7
Children under two Free
Parking $5
In addition, the Columbus Zoo hosts "Go Wild! for Opera" on Friday, July 11th. The time is yet to be determined and tickets cost $25 per person.
"Don’t miss the sixth annual Go Wild! for Opera at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on the evening of July 11, 2008. The concert, Operetta Under the Stars, features Columbus favorites David Templeton, Laura Portune and Eric Johnston. Join emcees Cabot Rea and Chuck Gillespie for a romantic evening of music from operettas and classic American musicals. Throughout the evening you’ll enjoy the melodies of Gilbert and Sullivan, Rogers and Hammerstein, Friml, Romberg, Herbert and many others."
COSI: Explore Science. Discover Fun!
Open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and on Sundays from 12pm to 6pm. Check out the website for individual prices. Prices vary based on age and on exhibits or movies you may wish to see.
Current Exhibits:
CSI: The Experience
"Become a super sleuth in the brand-new traveling exhibit CSI: The Experience coming Summer 2008 to COSI, inspired by the hit CBS television series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. You'll investigate the crime scene, collect evidence, and use cutting-edge forensic science to prove, it's not always an open and shut case."
Science of Big Machines - Beginning July 12th
"Bulldozers, dump trucks, and backhoes converge in downtown Columbus again this year for COSI's 6th annual Science of Big Machines. Get behind the wheel and operate equipment that builds roads and buildings! COSI invites you to explore the science and technology of construction by trying it out first hand in a variety of activities and learning with real engineers."
Theater and Live Shows:
Sea Monsters 3D
"Sea Monsters brings to life the extraordinary marine reptiles of the dinosaur age, through revolutionary CGI animation and real paleontological digs from around the globe. Watch scientists excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures - unearthing discoveries which shed light on what happened to some of Earth's sea monsters."
The Alps: Climb of Your Life
"The Alps is an extraordinary giant-screen mountain adventure about Europe's greatest mountain range and one man's quest to climb the infamous North Face of the Eiger. The mountain is alluring to a mountaineer on a personal journey to make peace with the mountain that killed his father, with its harmonious culture, perilous avalanches, and irresistible views."
