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Top 12 Things To Do in Columbus

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#1One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Columbus, OH

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game...

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One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Columbus, OH

#23Quest Challenge of Columbus, OH

Using your smartphone, you'll be given an app to download and a starting location. Once you arrive at the starting location, you'll send a text to check in a...

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$10
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3Quest Challenge of Columbus, OH

#3Crazy Dash of Columbus, OH

Using your smartphone, you'll be given an app to download and a starting location. Once you arrive at the starting location, you'll send a text to check in a...

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Crazy Dash of Columbus, OH

#4Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Columbus

Turn Columbus into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided ...

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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Columbus

#5General Admission

Visit: Center of Science and Industry (COSI), 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215-2738COSI - like science - is for everybody: all age, backgrounds and abiliti...

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$27
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General Admission

#6Wacky Walks of Columbus, OH

Using your smartphone, you'll be given an app to download and a starting location. Once you arrive at the starting location, you'll send a text to check in a...

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Wacky Walks of Columbus, OH

#7Vacation Photographer in Columbus

Book a private professional photographer for a family trip, destination wedding, secret proposal or just a great day. Prices start at 8.33 USD per picture! L...

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Vacation Photographer in Columbus

#8Operation City Quest of Columbus, OH

Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for t...

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Operation City Quest of Columbus, OH

#9LEGOLAND ® Discovery Center Columbus

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus, where families with children aged 3 to 10 can enjoy a world of creativity, color and building fun in the Ultimate Indoor...

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LEGOLAND ® Discovery Center Columbus

#103-Day FingerLakesRegion+NiagaraFalls+Hershey (from D.C.)DNF3

Day 1: We will head north to Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. It’s a perfect park for photography! Then we will enjoy th...

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Things To Do In Columbus

Perpetually prepared for broadening your horizons and imaginative ways to get inspired, you're prepared to discover an exciting travel spot from top to bottom. You're keen to point your compass in a different direction. It's not difficult to fill your time, because Expedia can connect you with tons of things to do. Find and book your activities now, and the only thing you'll have left to do is count the days until your trip and start daydreaming. Coming up: Columbus!

  • Book your favorite adventures on Expedia at a great price, and you'll still have money for a fancy hotel or luxurious meal while you're traveling. The things to do in Columbus are not only topnotch, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 12 things to do here, and you can get them starting at just $3.
  • Columbus is popular among sightseers similar to yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travelers can't wait for their next vacation to this city to get a taste of local culture and participate in the best activities. The top things to do can earn the curiosity of even seasoned travelers, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes a wide variety of culturally themed excursions and opportunities for excitement. With Private 4x4: Columbus International Airport (CMH) that makes venturing around town a snap, there are loads of things to do at your fingertips when you consider all the options available here at Expedia.

You'll want a bit of planning to make the most of a trip to Columbus, especially when you intend to include lots of exciting activities. And we know you're someone who likes to get out and about—you're ready to get out and have an adventure. You're anxious to sign up for the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighborhoods is always time well spent. Our activities are the best way to organize your trip. Book professional area tours on Expedia, and leave your map behind.

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