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Puttshack Columbus

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Puttshack Columbus turns mini golf into a smart, fast-paced showdown with automatic scoring and interactive holes, then rewards you with…

2116 Ikea Wy (Columbus)

Puttshack Columbus turns mini golf into a smart, fast-paced showdown with automatic scoring and interactive holes, then rewards you with chef-driven bites and craft cocktails. Rally your crew, talk some friendly trash, and make this the week you trade spreadsheets for scorecards.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Raymond Memorial Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design, sports a signature twist with twin par 3 holes that keep your shot-making…

3860 Trabue Rd (Columbus)

Raymond Memorial Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design, sports a signature twist with twin par 3 holes that keep your shot-making honest. This week, tackle the raised, contoured greens and front-guarding bunkers for a fun, legit challenge that feels classic Columbus golf.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Champions Golf Course started in 1923 after a 1921 founding as a Herbert Strong nine, then in 1954 Robert Trent Jones shaped the 18 you…

3900 Westerville Rd (Columbus)

Champions Golf Course started in 1923 after a 1921 founding as a Herbert Strong nine, then in 1954 Robert Trent Jones shaped the 18 you play today. Expect fairways, water hazards and bunkers that make you think, so book a round this week and put that neighborhood swing to work.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Zoombezi Bay

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Whether you crave high-speed mat races, big-raft drops, or the lazy river reset, Zoombezi Bay keeps summer humming for every age. It’s…

4850 W Powell Rd (Powell)

Whether you crave high-speed mat races, big-raft drops, or the lazy river reset, Zoombezi Bay keeps summer humming for every age. It’s Ohio’s largest water park with occasional 21+ Water Park After Dark nights and even an Oktoberfest-on-waterslides vibe, so pencil a splashy midweek escape.

From the Delaware newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1071 Gemini Pl (Columbus)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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York Golf Club

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Membership-only private golf club featuring an 18-hole course, practice area, and pub.

7459 N High St (Columbus)

Membership-only private golf club featuring an 18-hole course, practice area, and pub.

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Independently owned cinema offering draft beer, pizza, first-run films, cult movies & live comedy.

3055 Indianola Ave (Columbus)

Independently owned cinema offering draft beer, pizza, first-run films, cult movies & live comedy.

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Short 9-hole course offering par 3s and par 4s in a mix of holes, plus carts for rent.

1900 N Wilson Rd (Columbus)

Short 9-hole course offering par 3s and par 4s in a mix of holes, plus carts for rent.

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Amusement center featuring trampolines, rock walls and an obstacle course, plus a cafe.

5625 Shier Rings Rd

Amusement center featuring trampolines, rock walls and an obstacle course, plus a cafe.

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Golf club offering courses, practice facilities, and a clubhouse, with membership required.

3605 Tremont Rd (Columbus)

Golf club offering courses, practice facilities, and a clubhouse, with membership required.

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Year-round, Western-themed miniature golf course with a casual American eatery & bar attached.

1158 W 3rd Ave b (Columbus)

Year-round, Western-themed miniature golf course with a casual American eatery & bar attached.

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Gateway Film Center

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Lively, modern space for a variety of movies & film-related events, plus an undersea-themed bar.

1550 N High St (Columbus)

Lively, modern space for a variety of movies & film-related events, plus an undersea-themed bar.

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Attraction featuring LEGO-themed rides, a 4D theater, building areas, and a jungle gym.

157 Easton Town Ctr (Columbus)

Attraction featuring LEGO-themed rides, a 4D theater, building areas, and a jungle gym.

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Airport Golf Course

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Well-kept municipal course featuring a mix of forgiving and challenging holes.

900 N Hamilton Rd (Columbus)

Well-kept municipal course featuring a mix of forgiving and challenging holes.

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Topgolf Columbus

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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

2000 Ikea Wy (Columbus)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

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Safari Golf Club

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Set on 140 acres across from the Columbus Zoo, this public 18-hole golf course has a restaurant.

4853 W Powell Rd (Powell)

Set on 140 acres across from the Columbus Zoo, this public 18-hole golf course has a restaurant.

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Breakout Games

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Amusement center where groups of visitors solve puzzles and decipher codes to "escape" themed rooms.

835 Grandview Ave (Columbus)

Amusement center where groups of visitors solve puzzles and decipher codes to "escape" themed rooms.

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