ZipZone Outdoor Adventures

Glide beneath a bountiful canopy of fall foliage at ZipZone Outdoor Adventures, located just 15 minutes from downtown Columbus. The park provides activities that the entire family can enjoy, even the smaller explorers in your group. 

The kids park caters to ages 4 through 7 and features a beginner climbing course that is just a few feet off the ground. Those ages 7 and up can visit the adventure park, which features over 60 obstacles throughout five courses. The difficulty becomes greater as you move through the levels with things like tunnels, tightropes, bridges and a controlled-descent finale. (Think of it as a treetop obstacle course.)

The most popular attraction at ZipZone is the zip-line tour. The two-hour experience includes five zip lines and four sky bridges for groups to explore. Fly carefree as experienced guides take care of everything from safety training and soothing the fears of those afraid of heights to taking photographs of those zipping by. You can also opt for a Night Flight tour, complete with headlamps to shine a light through the leaves. 

During the height of fall, hues of copper, crisp orange and burnt yellow color the towering oak and maple trees that fill the approximately 20 acres of forest where ZipZone is nestled. Later in the fall, when the leaves become thinner, a line of sight is visible to the forest floor, creating a whole new sightseeing experience. 

Those planning to make a visit later in the season should plan to dress for the weather, and making reservations at least a week in advance is recommended for fall weekends. Plus, ZipZone’s location near downtown provides the chance to fill a weekend with visits to nearby attractions. 7925 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43235, 614/847-9477, zipzonetours.com