What to do and see in Columbus, Ohio (OH): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

July 21, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

Ohio’s capital city is full of beautiful neighborhoods, a critically acclaimed food scene and top-ranked attractions. This creative-minded destination offers something for everyone. Families will enjoy COSI, the nationally known science center, as well as the Columbus zoo and its neighboring water park. Art lovers will savor the collections at the Columbus Museum of Art and revel in Gallery Hop, a monthly celebration in the Short North Art District. Columbus is a city that invites exploration.
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1. The Jubilee Museum

57 S Grubb St, Columbus, OH 43215-2747 +1 614-600-0054 [email protected] http://www.jubileemuseum.org
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The Jubilee Museum

A preservation of Catholic Church art and traditions salvaged from individuals and churches and schools that have closed. as well as a large collection of Bibles from 1558 and on, oil paintings, four working pipe organs, statuary, historic vestments from the Holy Land and many other treasures of the Catholic mind and memory.

2. SegAway Tours of Columbus

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SegAway Tours of Columbus

Enjoy the thrill of riding on a Segway i2 while you discover the charm and history of Columbus. During this 2 hour tour you will explore miles of peaceful parkland along the Scioto River, the thriving Short North arts district, the vibrant Arena District and historic downtown. As you glide, your tour guide will entertain you with fascinating and humorous stories about Ohio’s Capital city.

3. Columbus Food Adventures

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Columbus Food Adventures

Columbus Food Adventures offers a variety of exciting and diverse itineraries for our exclusively small group tours (max 15 people). Some tours are conducted via our air-conditioned van, others are led on foot. Columbus Food Adventures currently offers 12 unique and delectable itineraries including a Short North walking tour, a German Village walking tour, a van tour of Columbus’s standout ethnic eateries, a van tour of the city’s famous taco truck scene and a dessert tour featuring some of the sweetest places in town. All tours visit 5 to 7 distinct locations, and every tour includes tastings at each stop (enough to replace one meal). We also offer private tours for 8+ people.

4. ZipZone Outdoor Adventures

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ZipZone Outdoor Adventures

CALL NOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION!! ZipZone Outdoor Adventures is the best outdoor destination in Central Ohio. Located just inside Camp Mary Orton, ZipZone has personal guided zip line Canopy Tours, a self guided treetop Adventure Park, and a ground level Kids Park for ages 4-7. With several zip line tour options, you can choose from our two-hour Canopy Tour, our Zip Rush Tour or our Night Flight Tours. All of our zip line tours are fully guided by our well trained staff. If you are looking for a different outdoor excursion, our Adventure Park is something you don't want to miss! The Adventure Park is a self-guided aerial park where our guides will teach you to use the safety equipment and off you go! The park has 5 trails and 60 different challenges for you to choose from. Our Kids Park is a ground level obstacle course for the littlest adventurers ages 4-7. This is an experience you will not believe exists in Columbus, Ohio!!

5. Columbus City Adventures

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Columbus City Adventures

City tour company offering guided bus and walking tours. Public and private tours available. Tours include landmarks, history, architecture, culture and stories about the city. Step on guide available.

6. Great Room Escape

1495 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43215-4726 +1 470-236-2699 [email protected] http://roomescapeadventures.com/columbus/
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Great Room Escape

ROOM ESCAPE ADVENTURES brings to life the mental challenges and adventure of online Escape Games, the pressure of Minute To Win It and the sleuthing of Sherlock Holmes to create pulse pounding team building activity that will have your mind racing and adrenaline flowing. Our interactive team building/interactive theater sessions allow for ticket holders to be the protagonists in an exciting plot that evolves differently each session based on the groups personalities and past experiences. Bring some friends and prepare to see a side of them you may not have seen before while you laugh, fret and beam with pride as you work together solving riddles and racing against the clock to escape! This event is ideal for: *A Team Building Function. If you don't work together, you won't escape! *The Coolest Date Night Ever! *An Exciting Family Outing. *Birthday Parties. *Crazy Fun With Friends!

Reviewed By shutterbug44 - Columbus, United States

My husband and I got a Groupon for this escape room as a present. We had never done one before and were excited to try it. There are several experiences to choose from: Trapped in a Room with a Zombie, Escape an 80's Dance Party, Escape the Wild West, and DaVinci's Lost Meatball. We decided to go with DaVinci's Lost Meatball. Our guide was Chef Martini and he was great! You need to arrive about 15 minutes early to sign releases and go over the rules. Our quest was to find DaVinci's 3 lost meatballs in order to find the magical 4th meatball. It was myself and my husband and 4 other ladies we did not know. We had an hour to complete our quest, and as we time traveled back to the 1500's the room was lit by only candlelight and the "torches" (flashlights) each of us were given. The puzzles were great and there were lots of surprises. I was really impressed with the experience. We managed to find all of the meatballs with 3 minutes left on the clock. We had a fantastic time and will definitely go back and try another room!

7. Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum

476 E Kossuth St Add Email Address, Columbus, OH 43206-2364 +1 614-271-0888
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Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum

We do not have regular hours. We do tours by appointment only. Due to my employment situation we do tours in the evenings and weekends.

Reviewed By gerasimp2019

Steve is a wonderful person! I’ve come all the way from Bulgaria and so far I’ve enjoyed his museum the most in Columbus. The collection is really nice and the combination of his classic american cars from the 50-60s, his very rare license plates, signs and items is a perfect combo and creates an unforgettable experience. He knows his stuff and he will be glad to give you a tour.

8. Columbus Escape Room

1495 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229-3356 +1 614-636-6739 [email protected] http://www.thechamberescaperoom.com
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Columbus Escape Room

The Chamber is a fun, new entertainment concept. It is a real life escape game designed for up to 10 people. Your goal is simple: work together as a team, testing your wits and skills, to escape from a locked room. While the goal is simple, the game is challenging. Getting through the locked door will require finding clues, solving puzzles, and working together as a team or else you may never escape. Book today and see if you can keep cool under pressure and escape from the locked room in under 45 minutes.

9. Buckeye Escape Room

1495 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229-6478 +1 614-636-6739 [email protected] http://www.buckeyeescaperoom.com
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Buckeye Escape Room

10. Breakout Games - Columbus

835 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43215-1123 +1 614-796-4073 [email protected] http://breakoutgames.com/columbus/
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Breakout Games - Columbus

This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve the mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique storylines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape at your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun.

Reviewed By X2732ZIwendyk

We played the Runaway Train and enjoyed the whole train feel and sound effects! There were many clever puzzles to solve!

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