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Things To Do

Columbus is a truly special city, and we’re so excited to share some of its highlights with you! If you’re extending your stay beyond the weekend, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite things to do in Ohio—perfect for exploring a bit more while you’re here.

Our Favorite Coffee and Cafe Spots

Dan the Baker One Line Coffee Pistacia Vera Parable Coffee Fox in the Snow Two Tigers Coffee Emmett's Cafe Roosevelt Coffeehouse

Columbus Museum of Art

480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
, 614-221-6801

If you love an art museum, we highly recommend CMOA!

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art and nature-based exhibitions and educational programs for all ages.

Columbus Clippers

330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus, OH 43215

Catch a baseball game at the Clipper's Stadium and experience America's Favorite Past Time. The Clippers will be playing the Gwinnett Stripers on Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 9th @ 7:05pm.

CAPA Summer Movie Series

39 E State St., Columbus, OH 43215
, 614-469-0939

Catch a classic movie at the Historic Ohio Theater. Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi will be playing on Saturday, August 10 @ 7:30pm.

North Market Downtown

59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH 43215

North Market is a 144-year-old vibrant public market made up of Ohio’s best independent merchants, farmers, and makers. A great place to grab lunch! Also, a fun fact. This is where the famous Jeni of Jeni's Ice Cream got her start.

Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Science fun for kids and adults alike! Pro tip for adults (21+). Check out their COSI After Dark Schedule for fun themed nights!

Nightlight Outdoor Movie for Adults

303 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

If you are in Columbus the Thursday before the wedding, check out the Nightlight, Columbus's 21+ Outdoor Movies. Show up early to grab dinner and cocktails from local vendors, and then enjoy a movie with the beautiful Columbus skyline as your backdrop.

Shakespeare in the Park

1000 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206

Keep an eye out for the upcoming 2025 schedule for Shakespeare in the Park! Actors’ Theatre of Columbus is a performing arts theater troupe located in Columbus, Ohio. Actors’ Theatre presents plays by William Shakespeare and other time-honored authors with relevance to a contemporary audience. Actors’ performs outdoors from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend at Schiller Park in German Village.

Columbus Funny Bone

145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
, 614-471-5653

If comedy is your entertainment choice, check out The Funny Bone at Easton's schedule.

National Museum of the US Air Force

1100 Spaatz Street, Dayton, OH 45433
, 937-255-3286

This in one for the history buffs. National Museum of the US Airforce is the world's largest collection of military aviation, and it is an easy day trip from Columbus. The museum is home to countless one-of-a-kind objects. Their collection now includes more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles, thousands of artifacts, and spans 20 indoor acres with additional outdoor Air and Memorial Parks that continue to grow every year. This is one of Daniel's top recommendations!

The Ohio State Reformatory

100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, OH 44905

Forty-five minutes North of Columbus is The Ohio State Reformatory. We highly recommend taking a tour of this beautiful building. It is full of history both tragic and inspiring, and you may recognize it as the film location for Shawshank Redemption.

Cedar Point

1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
, 419-627-2350

If you're a thrill seeker, there’s no better place to visit than Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world! This iconic amusement park, which opened in 1870, is the second oldest in the United States. Now, 155 years later, Cedar Point boasts 68 rides, including five of the world’s top-rated roller coasters. Amber grew up spending her summers on her family’s boat at the Cedar Point Marina, and many weekends were spent running around the park with her siblings and friends. It’s a place she was eager to share with Daniel when he moved to the U.S., and it has since become one of their favorite spots to visit together.

Kabrewing at Mohican State Park

3045 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842
, 4199944097

Kabrewing is one of our favorite activities to do together. Kabrewing is a play on kayaking and beer and is a popular Ohio activity. Pack some food and drinks and tube (our recommendation), raft, canoe, or kayak 7-miles down the Mohican River. Don't forget your swimsuits and sunscreen!