Zoombezi Bay is home to some 15 water slides for the whole family to enjoy, sporting various heights, distances, and speeds. There are also several "rivers" and pools to choose from that cater to kids and grown kids of all ages. The activities here are suited to various favored types of activity, from climbing to sliding and guests can even rent private cabanas and purchase food, drink, swimwear, and anyone else they may need for their day at the water park. Please note that Zoombezi Bay is open only during summer months. Check website for hours by season.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is that rare zoological institution whose most famous face is that of a human. Jungle Jack Hanna has ferried many a wild beast up to the most hallowed stages in late-night television. That said, the Columbus Zoo is where he's most at home, surrounded by lions, bison, tigers, elephants, eagles, bears, rhinos, prairie dogs, bobcats, sharks, bonobos, pythons, clownfish, koalas, cougars, frogs, pronghorn, timber wolves, manatees, wolverines and more. Hanna's celebrity makes for ample funding, so the animals' habitats and other zoo exhibits are finely crafted and a wonder to behold. See website for interactive displays, visitation recommendations and more.

The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum celebrates one of the most important innovations in human history: slapping some wheels and a handle bar on a big, fat engine and hitting the open road (also known as the invention of the motorcycle). Collected here are classic bikes from every decade dating back to the 1890s, as well as the stories of hundreds of the Hall's inductees. Memorabilia lines the walls, and the museum shop is loaded with supercharged souvenirs. See website for special event info and complete visitor details.

Easton Town Center takes retail to a whole new level. Some developers set their sites on a plot of land outside the city, but instead of putting up a regular old mall, they decided to build a small town. They did, complete with a town square, a town fountain, little streets zigzagging through small city blocks. But instead of local businesses and residential buildings lining those streets, it's mall shops, mall eateries, and mall entertainment. All the cosmetic touches are there, from cute little building facades to cute little old-timey police cars providing security. And there are three major hotels on the outskirts of "town" so that shoppers can truly immerse themselves in this clean, sober little sealed-up bubble. See website for complete business listing.

The Franklin Park Conservatory is an institution. Serving Columbus residents and visitors since 1895, it's always been home to a premiere collection of exotic flora. The place has changed with the times, however, opening facilities for other educational and entertainment-oriented events. Today, it's famous not only for its plants, but for its James Turrell light installation and its Dale Chihuly glass exhibition. Throughout the year, the conservatory hosts an ongoing series of special events, some aimed at the science-minded set, others more like an unabashed party. See website for complete visitor details and events calendar.

Franklin Park is best known for its famous conservatory, but there's lots more going on here as well. Firstly, it's a vast place. One could get lost wandering its paths for hours. There are open fields and groves of trees galore, as well as a creek complete with a baby waterfall. Some spillover from the conservatory means there are colorful flowers here and there, and the occasional piece of intriguing public art. Franklin Park's distance from the city means it's rare to find a crowd here, so if you need a quiet place for an introspective walk, or a guaranteed large chunk of open space for a well-attended birthday party or other function, this is the spot.

The Greater Columbus Convention Center, perched at the northern end of downtown, hosts all manner of conventions and conferences. The facility itself is striking, both outside and in. Its High Street facade is a testament to the marvel of modern design, and its interiors are organized in such a manner as to allow every event attendee easy access to that which they seek.

Nationwide Arena is 685,000 square feet of fun and entertainment. Hockey is the name of the game, though the hottest names in music visit from time to time as well. For prime hockey spectating, the 80-foot Party Suite Towers have three reservable suites each. Note that the facility's 135-foot light tower illuminates the sky whenever there is an event in progress.

The Palace Theater has a distinctive French style, designed keeping in mind France's Palais de Versailles, and is located at the base of the LeVeque Tower on Broad Street. The theater is breathtakingly beautiful with a grand staircase, mural, a fountain and a grand chandelier. The theater's acoustics are rumored to be among one of the best; it seats up to 2827 people and you can be assured of a splendid view, no matter where you are seated.

The Muirfield Village Golf Course is located to the north of Columbus. This is renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus's dream project and he has spared no expense in turning it into a golfer's paradise. Various golf tournaments are organized throughout the year on this 18 hole course with 220 acres of space. The annual Muirfield Memorial Tournament has become a premier event here.