Winter Wonderland

It’s nippy out there… but there are still things to do and see for great family fun.

Take the family for a day on the slopes. You have two great options within an hour of Columbus:

Mad River Mountain (www.skimadriver.com):
45 minutes – Route 270 to Route 33 West;
Exit at the Valley Hi/East Liberty Exit, Rd. 292. 4

• Skiing and Snowboarding
  Mon.-Thurs. 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
  Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
  (yes, till 3:00 in the morning)
  Sat. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m. (ditto)
  Sun. 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Tubing
  Mon.-Thurs. 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
  Friday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
  (yes, till 1:00 in the morning)
  Sat. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. (ditto)
  Sun. 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Snow Trails (www.snowtrails.com) – Mansfield, Ohio:
Take a route connecting with Interstate 71. Turn off 71 at the Mansfield-Bellville (Route 13) Interchange (Exit 169). Look for the Wendy's restaurant. Follow Possum Run Road.

• Skiing and Snowboarding
  Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
  Sat.-Sun. 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Tubing
  Mon.-Thurs 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
  Friday 5:00 p.m.-Midnight
  Sat. 10:00 a.m.-Midnight
  Sun. 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Columbus Zoo (www.columbuszoo.org):
A lot of the animals love the winter cold and snow. This is a great time to get to see a variety of animals outside and stay warm by ducking into the many outstanding indoor exhibits as well.

Now through March 1, admission is half price -
$5 general; $3.50 ages 2-9 and over 60
Mon.-Sun. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday until 8:00 p.m.

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