DELAWARE — Delaware County has plenty of places to hike, grab a bite to eat or shop til you drop.
But those aren’t the only options for those looking to shake up their routine and combat cabin fever.
Whether you’re looking to take an art class or practice your swing, our guide has you covered.
Plot your escape
Immerse yourself in another reality and put your puzzle solving skills to the test at Escape Artists in northern Columbus or Crooked Cottage in Delaware.
Hunt for vintage treasures
The Delaware Antique Mall features 15,000 square feet of items and is open seven days a week. Other options include Bunty Station in Delaware and Blackberry Patch Antiques in Powell.
Immerse yourself in the arts
Support your local arts and culture scene with a trip to the Central Ohio Symphony and Columbus Museum of Art. Library card holders can check out culture passes to both for free from the Delaware County District Library.
Gallery 22 in downtown Delaware’s “Drawn to Stories Exhibit” features the work of Ohio illustrators through Feb. 28. Or check out the latest exhibitions at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus or Mac Worthington Gallery in Ostrander.
Craving a bucket of buttery popcorn? Take in the latest movie at the Strand Theatre in Delaware.
Try a new board game
Stop by Dragon’s Lair Games & Fantasy in northern Columbus to explore their inventory of board games, card games and assorted memorabilia. The story also hosts games and events every day of the week.
Not ready to commit to a purchase? Head to the Delaware County District Library to try out a game for free with your library card.
Stay active (indoors)
Pickleball fans can grab a paddle and some friends and head to the Delaware Paddle Barn (be sure to reserve your court in advance) or the Pickle Shack. The NewGen Racquet Club in Lewis Center has indoor pickleball, tennis and badminton courts available for reservation.
Have some retro style fun at Delaware Lanes, or head to Penn Lanes for cosmic bowling.
OhioHealth’s Chiller Ice Rinks offer public skating hours and hockey leagues.
If golf is more your speed, try out the simulators at X Golf in Powell, The Fairway at Evans Farm in Lewis Center, the Ohio Golf Lounge in Lewis Center or Top Golf.
Or take aim and keep your shooting skills sharp at Range USA in Lewis Center or Black Wing Shooting Center in Delaware.
Ready for some adrenaline? Slick City Action Park is an indoor, “waterless” slide park with attractions suitable for all ages. The Bounce Club offers a trampoline park and classes for kids and adults.
Looking for indoor parks with a variety of games and activities? Check out Smash Park, Activate or Star Lanes.
Get creative
Not naturally crafty? There are numerous places to take a class. Take up knitting, embroidery or watercolors at Gem Garden Arts. Or stop by Delaware Pottery Studios or LillyMaeClay for something ceramic.
Select your colors and patches to create a one-of-a-kind baseball cap at Easy Tiger Boutique and Hat Bar, create custom charm jewelry at ALV or swing by Board & Brush to make a DIY wood sign. Or get some friends together at Scioto Paint Parties.
The Delaware County District Library has makerspaces at its Main and Liberty branches, offering specialized equipment like 3D printers, vinyl cutters, a laser engraver, seeing machine and more. Check the library’s website for hours and which resources are available at which location.
Prefer creations you can eat? check out The Recipe Cooking & Company in Powell.
The Glass Rooster Cannery offers private classes for those interesting in canning and preserving food, cooking and homemade self care products.
Fun for little ones
Construction Corner is perfect for kids two to ten years old who are longing for the freedom of the outdoors. Climb, crawl, dig and slide at this interactive children’s museum in Powell.
Code Ninjas in Powell offers kids age 5 to 14 a chance to flex their problem solving skills and learn to code through its classes and memberships
Need to release some energy? The Jungle Gym Adventure Center offers gymnastics and parkour. Momi Land is an indoor playground for kids 8 and younger with ball pits, trampolines, slides and more. Big Air has trampolines, ninja courses, climbing walls and more. Apex Jumps is another option for trampoline parks located in Westerville.
Little ones can build their aquatic skills at the Buckeye Swim School in Powell.
