Winter Activities in Powell

Winter can be a challenge to get through. The sunsets sooner, the cold is biting, and the snow makes your favorite activities difficult at best. But in every challenge is an opportunity! There are plenty of fun things to do during the winter that are unavailable for the rest of the year. And lucky for you, we’ve gathered some of the best. So get out there and enjoy the season!

Go Ice Skating

Ice skating is one of the most freeing experiences you can have, and Ohio is the perfect place to do it! There are a variety of different rinks and places to skate for you to enjoy, such as the Chiller Ice Rink in Easton, the Lewis Center rink in Dublin, or Downtown Columbus! Grab your skates and a friend and get out there!

Go Sledding

Sledding is one of the quintessential winter experiences that everyone can enjoy. Fortunately, Central Ohio is home to some of the best sledding in the country! Have you checked out Highbanks Metro Park yet? Home to 100 ft bluffs and large sledding hills, Highbanks is a great way to enjoy `winter for the whole family. Scioto Park is another wonderful sledding spot, and also offers countless hiking trails that are just as beautiful in the winter. Need more suggestions? We love Antrim Park, Griggs Reservoir, and Blacklick Metropark!

Take Advantage of Half-Priced Tickets at the Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of the biggest attractions in the area, and for good reason! Home to hundreds of rare and exotic animals, countless people visit every year. But did you know that they also have some amazing activities and specials that are only available during winter? It’s true! During the holiday season, The Columbus Zoo offers half-price admission days for the whole family to enjoy. While many people associate the zoo with summertime, winter is an excellent way to see animals that live in cold habitats frolic and enjoy themselves. 

Go Skiing

Is there anything quite as exhilarating as flying down a mountain at breathtaking speed? We don’t think so! And luckily for you, Powell is home to one of the best mountains in the state. Mad River Mountain is the ideal winter getaway for the whole family, complete with ski lodge, restaurant, and enough trails for everyone. Is skiing not your thing? Don’t worry, Mad River has an impressive resume of winter activities to enjoy. Their tubing park features ten 1000 foot tubing lanes, and their lodge hosts live music to accompany their excellent beer and wings, so you can enjoy yourself without ever setting foot outside. Check it out today!