Uh oh, is somebody in a little rut? Maybe the mundane things of life have got you down and you’ve found yourself seeking a bit of a thrill. Or, maybe you’re totally content with life and just clicked into this article for the heck of it. All things considered, we’re just here to show you a good time.
Read on for a list of adventures right here in Columbus!
1.) ZipZone Outdoor Adventures
7925 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235 / more info
Remember that “adventure” thing we mentioned like, one sentence ago? Well, let’s kick it off with ZipZone Outdoor Adventures (even says it in the name). With varying outdoor courses, climbs through the forest, treehouses, and zipline tours – you’ll have the chance to put a pause on the mundane and soar.
2.) Coliseum X Columbus Axe Throwing
100 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235 / more info
If urban axe throwing is somehow just a normal activity for you, then skip to the next one. However, if you’re like the rest of us, this probably sounds like a wild and somewhat questionable activity. To break it down for you, you basically hurl an axe at a wooden target and it’s sorta awesome. So yeah, Coliseum X everybody – map it.
3.) Vertical Adventures
6513 Kingsmill Ct, Columbus, OH 43229 / more info
Moving horizontally is just like.. soooo basic. Moving vertically is cool. Even cooler though.. climbing vertically. Try out a little rock-climbing session at Vertical Adventures. Trust us, you won’t get bored. There’s over 16,000 square feet of climbing walls and bouldering; it’s an all day adventure.
4.) SegAway Tours of Columbus
400 N High St, Columbus OH 43215 / more info
Can you solve this riddle? It goes as follows; “you don’t have to pedal and there are two wheels.” If you guessed, “motorcycle,” we can definitely understand why – our riddle was terribly vague. The correct answer would’ve been, “a segway.” On this segway tour, you’ll get to learn numerous fun facts about the city with a humorous tour guide leading the way.
5.) Cap City River Time
Griggs Reservoir Park, 2933 Riverside Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43221 / more info
Cap City River Time offers morning, midday, and sunset river cruises for groups up to six so you can relish the moment and cruise on the Scioto River. Sound relaxing? Well, it doesn’t have to be.
*insert maniacal laugh*
As long as the cap’n gives the go-ahead, you can request to travel at full-speed – a.k.a fast, a.k.a fun, a.k.a adventure.
6.) Breakout Games
835 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 / more info
Get stuck in a pyramid, a mystery house, a runaway train, the wild west, and much more in Breakout Games’ 15 different escape rooms. Try to escape before the clock strikes and your time is up… Our hearts are pumping just thinking about it.
7.) Windrose Outdoor Columbus
233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus OH 43215 / more info
If thrill-seeking isn’t totally up your alley and you just want to try something exciting and new, rent a kayak or paddle board and test the waters with a lil baby adventure. Your experience at Windrose Outdoor will let you paddle about one mile on the Scioto River from Bicentennial Park to North Bank for a killer view of the city skyline.
8.) Buckeye Raceway
4050 W Broad Street, Columbus OH 43228 / more info
Hop in the car and skrt over to Buckeye Raceway for a rip-roaring go-kart ride. You’ll travel at obnoxiously high speeds and make invigorating sharp turns. How’s that for a little adventure, huh?
9.) Take Flight Ohio Flight Simulation
4816 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 / more info
Oh you know, just come fly a plane or whatever at Take Flight Ohio. Well, kind of. You’ll get to experience an exhilarating self-piloted flight simulation with another pilot assisting you. Ever wondered what it takes to safely take off or maneuver through strenuous weather? Come find out how it all works at Take Flight Ohio. Don’t freak out too much though, you never actually leave the ground.
10.) Columbus Ghost Tours
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It doesn’t have to be Spooky Season for you to embark on a chilling journey through Columbus. With Columbus Ghost Tours, you and a group of friends are guaranteed to get spooked as paranormal historians reveal Columbus’ darkest-kept secrets. We sense an eerie adventure in your future…
11. Go River Floating with Pea Ohana
126 Muskingum Ave Suite P, Zanesville OH 43701 / more info
This is definitely a top-of-the-lister for us (even though technically it is at the bottom here), and we think you’ll agree. Hop into a tube, zip up your life vests, and float down Licking River with Pea Ohana. Be prepared to pass through some rapids and float under the Y-Bridge in Downtown Zanesville. Have a pint at the craft brewery above the boathouse, and check this off your list.
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