Phoenix Bat Factory

If your kiddos love baseball or even you, The Phoenix Bat Factory in Plain City is a great place to visit. They offer a fantastic, interactive tour. I took my two nanny kiddos and as we were walking in, a group of adults walked out. They gear the tour towards […]

Scioto Grove

Nestled along the beautiful Scioto River, Scioto Grove Metro Park spans over 620 acres and boasts mature forests and picturesque bluffs that offer breathtaking views of the river. The park offers more than seven miles of scenic trails, two picnic areas equipped with shelters, tables, and grills, a kids’ play […]

The Central Ohio Fire Museum: A Tribute to Firefighters Past, Present, and Future

The Central Ohio Fire Museum in downtown Columbus is a must-visit for anyone interested in fire history, education, safety, and prevention. The museum was opened in 2002, following a $700,000 restoration of the 1908 Columbus Engine House (No.16), which was made possible through the efforts of firefighters, corporate sponsors, and […]

Olentangy Indian Caverns

[I wrote this in 2016 and recently updated it in September 2020. It has been fun to watch them update and develop the space.] One of our all-time favorite places to visit in Columbus is the Olentangy Indian Caverns. Nestled just 20 minutes north of the city, in Delaware, this […]

Discover the Hidden Gems of Inniswood Metro Park in Columbus

As a Columbus resident, one of my favorite places to visit with my kids is the Inniswood Metro Park. Located in Westerville, this 121-acre Metro Garden is not your typical park. It offers a wide range of activities for everyone, including biking trails, streams, woodlands, wildflowers, and over 2,000 species […]

Columbus Metropolitan Library

This summer, we had an up close visit with a wolf. We sat front row to watch the Richens/Timm Academy Irish Dancers. We met “Abraham Lincoln” and asked him all the questions we could think of. We participated in a Reading Club, earning awesome prizes and finding a few new […]

The Shops at Worthington Place

The Shops at Worthington Place, formally known as Worthington Square Mall to anyone who grew up in the area, is a hidden gem for the kiddos and parents alike. From casual eating to specialty shops to indoor and outdoor play spaces, this is the perfect spot for a play date, […]