Aug 7, 2024 - Things to Do

Beat the heat and explore the great indoors

Beat the summer heat by visiting one of Central Ohio's popular air-conditioned summer attractions.

📚 Visit one of 23 branches of the Columbus Metropolitan Library system — and don't miss the giant bugs crawling into the Main Library next week.

🏎️ Race indoor go-karts, play laser tag or try for a mini golf hole-in-one at Scene 75.

🕹️ Grab a cocktail and play a classic at the Old North Arcade. Children are welcome before 8pm with "close supervision."

🤔 Escape the heat by fleeing a puzzle-filled escape room such as The Escape Game at Easton, Breakout Games in Grandview or The Escape Room USA in the Short North.

🚢 Tour the Titanic at COSI, or check out classic science exhibits like the high-wire unicycle and Planetarium.

333 W. Broad St. Hours. $25-35. Kids under 2 free!
ICYMI: Tyler's Titanic review. The exhibit is $15 extra and open through Sept. 2.

😮 Immerse yourself in the abstract environments of Otherworld, an interactive art experience where you're encouraged to touch the exhibits.

🤸 Soar sky-high at a trampoline park such as Big Air at Polaris, Get Air in Hilliard or Urban Air in Reynoldsburg.

🤑 Plus: Check out our guide to free museums across Central Ohio.

More Columbus stories