Quick Summary: Kids in Columbus are lucky. There are so many parks, museums, attractions, and historic sites that there is something for any interest and age.


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Columbus Museum of Art

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Easton Town Center

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North Market

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Ohio History Center

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Ohio Village

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Scioto Greenway

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The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum

© The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum

Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

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Alum Creek

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Big Fun

Book Loft of German Village

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Katzinger’s Deli

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Scioto Audubon Metro Park

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Topiary Park

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Columbus Metropolitan Library

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Columbus Commons

Inniswood Metro Gardens

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

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Highbanks Metro Park

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Pins Mechanical Co.

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Blue Jackets Hockey

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Columbus Crew MLS

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