What to book before you travel to Columbus?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

3 activities to book · about €78 per person

Columbus

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Franklin Park ConservatoryAn 1895 Victorian glasshouse recreating rainforest, desert, Himalayan cloud forest and Pacific islands, with a major collection of Dale Chihuly's blown glass set among the plants.€22Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Columbus Zoo and AquariumOne of the largest zoos in the United States, made famous by Jack Hanna, with African savannah, Asia, Australia, polar bears and a Florida coast where rescued manatees swim.€30Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7COSIThe science centre in a 1924 former high school facing downtown, with hands-on exhibits on the ocean, space and the human body, a planetarium and life-size dinosaur casts, ideal on a rainy day.€26Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: German Village · Short North Arts District · North Market · Scioto Mile · Hocking Hills State Park

All activities in Columbus on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Columbus cost?

€78 per person if you do them all, across 3 bookings. The most expensive is "Columbus Zoo and Aquarium" at €30, the cheapest "Franklin Park Conservatory" at €22. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Columbus without booking anything?

5 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with German Village, Short North Arts District, North Market, Scioto Mile. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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