Anyone near Gahanna Columbus Ohio? Kid things to do?

[sbirmantaz]

We are going this weekend to Ohio to visit relatives who do not have young children. I would love ideas of some places to go with my 3 and 4 year olds. Anyone live nearby? Any good shopping too? Thanks!
Sharon
dd #1 09/24/02
dd #2 11/19/03

[Gena]

We recently moved to Dayton Ohio, about 1.5 hours from Columbus. We haven't been to any of these places, but a lot of the Moms around here recommend: The Columbus Zoo, COSI (the science museum), and Fort Rapids indoor water park.

[o_mom]

My parents live there! My favorite place to take the kids is Inniswood garden (not Innis park). It is in Westerville, so 15-20 min from Gahanna. They have a really cool "Sisters' Garden" that has neat paths and hiding places. My kids love it there and it is free! http://www.metroparks.net/ParksInniswood.aspx

[ChunkyNicksChunkyMom]

Downtown has a wonderful museum called COSI with loads of things for kiddos to do. Good shopping at Easton right by Gahanna.
Susan

#1 Nick 11-18-04
#2 Kate 04-26-06

[sbirmantaz]

thanks for all the suggestions! It's nice to have some ideas of what to do!
Sharon
dd #1 09/24/02
dd #2 11/19/03

[sbirmantaz]

Just wanted to share we went to Inniswoods Garden Metro Park and it was great! There was a Bug exhibit going on until Oct I think and there were huge wooden scultures of ladybugs, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, ants etc... If anyone is in the area it is worth a visit. They have picnic tables just outside of the garden which is nice too....
Sharon
dd #1 09/24/02
dd #2 11/19/03