Easy Day Trips from Columbus for Families

My family spent a day exploring Bellefontaine including mini golf, pizza, and, of course, coffee! Plus we found one of the most adorable and inspiring toy stores I have ever been in! Set aside a day for a trip from Columbus to Bellefontaine and enjoy what this cute town has to offer!

We were pleasantly surprised to find that Springfield is only 45 minutes from Columbus, which makes this trip an easy day trip! With a unique rock garden, a booming farmer's market and a kid-friendly art museum, it's easy to fill a day in Springfield!

Lancaster, Ohio has a population of around 40,000, has a cute, walkable downtown area, nice parks, its own collection of local restaurants and a decent sized mall. So, something for everyone!

Lancaster is also home to a really fun, hands-on museum for kids! You can't miss it!

Just 45 minutes from Columbus, Yellow Springs, Ohio makes the perfect day trip with your family! There’s a little bit of something for everyone in the family: from food and shopping to animals and nature!

Home to Young's Jersey Dairy, a funky and eclectic downtown and a nature preserve, it's easy to fill a day in Yellow Springs!

Delaware is around 40 minutes from Columbus and home to the famous "dinosaur park" - one of the most unique parks and splash pad combos I have ever seen! A trip to Delaware also includes a great downtown area and a great children’s bookstore! Oh, and don't forget cupcakes!

With a carousel and amazing children’s museum, downtown Mansfield, Ohio makes for a fun day trip from Columbus!

It's easy to spend a whole day in downtown Mansfield, also known as the Carrousel District. If you’re looking for a fun road trip this summer, I think this outing is worth the drive – which is only about an hour from downtown Columbus.