Columbus Museum of Art
www.columbusmuseum.org
Phone: 614-221-6801
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays), a00d offers a variety of shows and exhibitions. It is easily accessible by taking COTA bus #10.
COSI – Center of Science & Industry
www.cosi.org
Phone: 614-228-2674
This thriving museum is an interactive science museum with many traveling exhibitions. It is open Wednesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). It is easily accessible by taking COTA bus #10.
Columbus Children's Theatre
www.colschildrenstheatre.org
Phone: 614-224-6672
This theatre offers theatre and acting workshops for children, and also offers theatre plays and productions by children and for young audiences.
Department of Recreational Sports at OSU, age Group and Camps
http://recsports.osu.edu/camps.asp
Phone: 614-688-8787
On campus: B106 RPAC, 337 W. 17th Avenue
A variety of sports are available. "Camp Recky," a day camp for children, is available during summer and winter break.
Magic Mountain
http://www.magicmountainonline.com
Phone: 614-44-4386
This center offers games like laser tag, adventure golf, bumper boats and much more. It is located at the Polaris Center, at the Polaris exit of I-71.
Libraries
Columbus Metropolitan Library:
http://www.cml.lib.oh.us
Worthington Public Libraries:
http://www.worthingtonlibraries.org
Upper Arlington Public Library:
http://www.ualibrary.org
Grandview Heights Public Library:
http://www.ghpl.org
Indoor Playgrounds located at:
Polaris Fashion Place
www.polarisfashionplace.com
This shopping mall contains a large playground area where children can play at no cost.
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
http://www.shoptuttlecrossing.com/static/node1664.jsp;jsessionid=a2zrfBJPv5gg
This shopping mall is located at the Tuttle Crossing Blvd. exit of I-270 West. (It is also accessible by taking COTA bus #18.)
Graeter's Ice Cream
http://www.graeters.com/
The Bethel Road branch of this ice cream store has a large indoor playground.
Note: A lot of good information for parents and children can be found in the Columbus Parent magazine. The Columbus Parent magazine is free at various sites, such as the library or Kroger stores. http://www.columbusparent.com
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