Explore the great indoors in Columbus

Beat the summer heat by visiting one of Central Ohio's popular air-conditioned summer attractions.

📚 Visit one of 23 branches of the Columbus Metropolitan Library system — and don't miss the giant bugs crawling into the Main Library next week.

• Locations and hours .

🏎️ Race indoor go-karts , play laser tag or try for a mini golf hole-in-one at Scene 75 .

• 5033 Tuttle Crossing Blvd., Dublin. Hours .
• Pro tip: Costs vary per activity .

🕹️ Grab a cocktail and play a classic at the Old North Arcade . Children are welcome before 8pm with "close supervision."

• 2591 N. High St. Hours .

🤔 Escape the heat by fleeing a puzzle-filled escape room such as The Escape Game at Easton, Breakout Games in Grandview or The Escape Room USA in the Short North.

🚢 Tour the Titanic at COSI, or check out classic science exhibits like the high-wire unicycle and Planetarium.

• 333 W. Broad St. Hours . $25-35. Kids under 2 free!
• ICYMI: Tyler's Titanic review . The exhibit is $15 extra and open through Sept. 2.

😮 Immerse yourself in the abstract environments of Otherworld , an interactive art experience where you're encouraged to touch the exhibits.

• 5819 Chantry Drive. $24-30. Hours .

🤸 Soar sky-high at a trampoline park such as Big Air at Polaris, Get Air in Hilliard or Urban Air in Reynoldsburg.

🤑 Plus: Check out our guide to free museums across Central Ohio .