The best things to do in Newark

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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.”

Raymond Memorial Golf Course

Entertainment

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

Redskin Lanes

Entertainment

Family-friendly alley with 8 lanes of automatic scoring, plus an arcade.

100 N Washington St (Utica)

“Family-friendly alley with 8 lanes of automatic scoring, plus an arcade.”

Park Lanes Bowling Center

Entertainment

Bowling alley featuring bumpers and ramps for kids as well as a snack bar, pizza and wings.

701 Hopewell Dr (Heath)

“Bowling alley featuring bumpers and ramps for kids as well as a snack bar, pizza and wings.”

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Champions Golf Course

Entertainment

Robert Trent Jones, Sr.–designed 18-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop & clubhouse.

3900 Westerville Rd (Columbus)

“–designed 18-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop & clubhouse.”

Cinemark Polaris 18 and XD

Entertainment

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.”

York Golf Club

Entertainment

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.”

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

Entertainment

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.”

Wilson Road Golf Course

Entertainment

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.”

Ohio State University Golf Club

Entertainment

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.”

Miner 49er Blacklight Mini Golf

Entertainment

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.”

Gateway Film Center

Entertainment

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.”

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

Entertainment

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.”

Airport Golf Course

Entertainment

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.”

Granville Golfland

Entertainment

Golf driving range plus a shop and instructors on site, plus a mini-golf course.

1221 W River Rd (Granville)

“Golf driving range plus a shop and instructors on site, plus a mini-golf course.”

Topgolf Columbus

Entertainment

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.”

Breakout Games

Entertainment

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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