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ACTIVITES
Ohio's Center
of Science & Industry (COSI)
280 E. Broad St., Downtown Columbus
614-228-COSI (228-2674)
COSI features exhibits of science, history, technology, health
and more. Visitors can peer into the human body, explore outer
space, and observe a game of rat basketball all in one day.
HISTORIC
The Brewery District
South Front Street, south of Downtown
The Brewery District, established in the 19th century, is home
to hot nightspots and restaurants surrounded by breweries. This
district is known for its wild parties and micro-breweries, so
grab your mug and take a stroll down Front Street.
German Village
Third and Forth Streets, south of I-71
614-221-8888, German Village Society
German Village was established by German immigrants in the 19th
century. This historic neighborhood features restored brick homes,
great restaurants and plenty of shopping. The German Village Society
also hosts many seasonal activities.
North Market
59 Spruce St.
614-463-9664
North Market, located west of High Street, is restored open market
features fresh groceries and flowers, and vendors serving a variety
of ethnic foods and local favorites. It's a place where people
gather together, to shop, eat, mingle, and enjoy them selves.
FAIRGROUNDS
Ohio Expositions Center/The Fairgrounds
717 17th Ave., Columbus
614-644-3247
The Ohio Expo Center is home of the Ohio State Fair, the largest
state fair in the nation. The fair runs for three weeks each August
and features a variety of activities, entertainment, and competitions.
In addition to the annual fair, exhibits, sporting events, and
entertainment shows are held at the fair grounds year-round.
PARKS & GARDENS
Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E. Broad St., Columbus
614-645-TREE (8733) or 800-214-PARK (7275)
Franklin Park Conservatory is a 28-acre botanical garden featuring
an ancient bonsai garden, beautiful orchid collections, a tropical
rain forest, and a Victorian palm house. In addition, the conservatory
features a variety of seasonal programming.
Whetstone Park of Roses
3923 N. High St., Columbus
614-645-3350
Park of Roses is a 13-acre park featuring over 11,000 rose bushes
of more than 350 varieties. Something to tickle your fancy and
your nose!
THEME PARKS
Cedar Point
One Cedar Point Dr.,
Sandusky, OH 44870-5259
General Information (419) 627-2350
Cedar Point is a 364-acre amusement park/resort that is home to the largest collection of rides (68) and roller coasters (15) in the world!
Located in Sandusky, Ohio, on a Lake Erie peninsula, Cedar Point is surrounded by water on three sides, providing an unusual resort atmosphere.
Paramount's Kings Island
5688 Kings Island Drive
Kings Island, OH 45034 (near Cincinnati)
800-832-1133 or (513) 754-5901 for reservations
Home of the world's longest wooden roller coaster, The Beast, Paramount's Kings Island offers plenty of things to do for the entire family.
Kings Island is both a theme park and a water park featuring a variety of shows, rides and attractions 7 days a week from May 24, 2002 to
August 25, 2002 and selected weekends in April, May, September, October and November.
Six Flags
1060 N Aurora Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-8303
Six Flags and the former SeaWorld Ohio have united to create America's newest entertainment destination. Experience wild life and wild rides at this
750-acre world-class thrill park, water park and sealife park. Open May thru September.
The Beach
2590 Water Park Drive
Mason, OH 45040 (near Cincinnati)
513-398-SWIM
Only minutes from Kings Island, The Beach is the Largest Waterpark in Ohio and one of the top 5 Waterparks in the nation.
With more than 40 rides and attractions and 35 acres of water this is one of the best places to get wet! Open daily May 24 thru September 2
Wyandot Lake
10101 Riverside Drive (adjacent to the Columbus Zoo)
Powell
614-889-9283 or 800-328-9238
Wyandot Lake is a water park that features water slides, a wave
pool and more. Several new rides, shows, and events are scheduled
each year. The park is open daily from May 29th thru August 25th.
ZOO
Columbus Zoo
9990 Riverside Drive, Powell
614-645-3400
The world-famous Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is home to 650 species
of animals, picnic areas, a golf course, and famed director Jack
Hanna. The zoo features a variety of animal areas including the
African Forest, Manatee Coast, Herbivores/Carnivores, and Pachyderms.
Click to visit the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors
Bureau to search for attractions around Columbus
Click
to visit Travel Ohio to search for attractions throughout the
state
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