Columbus with Kids: 33 Things to Do in Columbus, OH
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![The Franklin Park Conservatory features 30 larger-than-life animal topiaries on display during Garden Safari. Photo courtesy of the garden](https://mommyp-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/image620x420/s3/columbus-ohio-franklin-park-conservatory.jpg?itok=WYBtDK7R)
From the Wendy's fast-food empire to legendary gymnast Simone Biles, Columbus, OH has a long history of nurturing creativity and innovation. This bustling hub is the second-largest city in the Midwest, lovingly nicknamed “the biggest small town”. Whether you’re looking for awesome metro parks, thrilling water slides, hands-on science museums, or nationally recognized animal conservation, Columbus, OH has something for everyone in the family.
As a lifelong Columbus local, I am proud to share the top 33 things to do in Columbus, OH with kids, including some great family-friendly Columbus hotels and restaurants. Check out our Midwest Family Vacation Guide for more midwestern cities to visit, from Minneapolis, MN to Fargo, ND.