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10 indoor activities to enjoy in Columbus
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The COSI Planetarium is the largest in Ohio. | Photo by @cosiscience
Well CBUS, the cold isn’t going anywhere quite yet — so if you need an escape, we’re sharing some indoor winter activities you can enjoy.

Breakout Games, 835 Grandview Ave.

Challenge yourself with themed-escape rooms like “Wild West” and “Mystery Mansion.” Each room has a storyline and a set of clues to follow in an attempt to escape.

All escape rooms are private, so it makes for a great team bonding experience, birthday party, or date night. If you’re ready to escape, book your room online.

Pro tip: Receive 10% off when you book Monday-Thursday.

COSI, 333 W. Broad St.

There’s always plenty to learn at the Center of Science and Industry. Children can explore the dinosaur gallery, planetarium, and the little kidspace.

Currently, the “Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs” exhibit is live with life-sized recreations of the ancient animals + interactive experiences. The exhibit is included with general admission tickets.

Pro tip: COSI is fun for adults too. The next COSI After Dark (a 21+ evening with food, cocktails + entertainment) is 90s themed on Thurs., Jan. 12 from 7-10 p.m.

Skate America, 4357 Broadway

This entertainment center has food, arcade games, and indoor roller skating. Enjoy skating lessons, birthday parties, and public skating. Skate rentals are available.

Skate America also offers a Read + Roll Program — for every three books a student reads and gets stamped by their teacher or librarian, they receive free admission for one day.

Pro tip: “Family Skate Night” is every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and admission is only $5.
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Tuesday, Jan. 10
  • Resolution Yoga | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Scioto Grove Metro Park, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City | Free | Bring your own yoga mat for this indoor session with large windows to view the surrounding park.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
  • Headlamp Hike | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Scioto Grove Metro Park, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City | Free | Bring a headlamp for a guided two-mile hike.
  • Columbus Comedy Showcase | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus | $10 | Find your next favorite local stand-up comedian at this 21+ show.
Thursday, Jan. 12
  • Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $38-$285
  • Juke Box Bingo | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | The Ria Room Uptown, 20 S. State St. H, Westerville | Free | Enjoy live entertainment and food and drink specials while you play bingo.
Friday, Jan. 13
  • The Office Trivia | Friday, Jan. 13 | 8-11 p.m. | The Sanctuary On Neil, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $10 | Create a team of up to 10 people to test your knowledge of this NBC hit.
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What’s your best pickup line?
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Do you think you have the best local pickup line? | Graphic by 6AM City
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve got love on the brain.

To usher in the month of love, we want to hear the best pickup lines in the city. The pickup line must include the name of our beloved city, something that our city is known for, or a local landmark. It can be so sweet that it almost gives us a cavity.

We’ll use these pickup lines for something fun soon — keep your (heart) eyes peeled. 😍

So, let’s hear it…
DROP YOUR BEST LINE

Weather
  • 45º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Development
  • Western Alliance Bank announced plans to expand into Westerville with a $2.2 million tech hub that will create 150 new jobs. Once finished, the Phoenix-based bank will be hiring data analysts, cyber security experts, IT consultants, and software developers. 🥼
  • The YMCA Hoover Park is getting an upgrade and a neighbor. Franklin County Metro Parks is spending $2 million to both revamp Hoover Park as well as build the new Great Southern Metro Park down the road on S. High Street. 🌳 (The Columbus Dispatch)
State
  • Is 2023 the year of Amtrak for Ohio? Local experts say state officials are strongly considering applying for federal money to bring a passenger rail service to Ohio. The deadline for the state to apply is Monday, March 20. CBUStoday is all aboard this idea, stay tuned for updates. 🚆 (Cleveland.com)
Health
  • Columbus Public Health has opened a new sexual health and wellness clinic at 240 Parsons Ave. The clinic provides comprehensive care at an affordable price. Services include HIV preventative medicine and reproductive health counseling. (NBC4)
  • January is Blood Donor Month + the Schottenstein Center will host a blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Did you know just one hour of donating blood can help save three lives? Sign up today.
Sports
  • “I AM COMING BACK.” Cade Stover, a fourth-year tight end at Ohio State, tweeted and left no doubt about his return to the Buckeyes for the 2023 season. Stover led the tight end group last season with 36 receptions for 406 total yards + five touchdowns. 🏈
Closing
  • ThisWeek Community News, a central Ohio publication owned by Gannett, will cease publishing both print and online on Sunday, Jan. 26. Axios Columbus reports some ThisWeek employees will be added to The Columbus Dispatch’s sports desk. (ThisWeek + Axios Columbus)
Drink
  • Bristol Republic is hosting a Short North Bourbon Tasting event on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 to sample five brand new bourbons. Cheers. 🥃
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Donut worry, there are plenty of options 🍩

Donut superlatives in Columbus
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Dodo Donuts allows you add glaze to non-glazed donuts. | Photo by @the_dodo_trailer
If you’re in search of sweet breakfast treats, donut worry. Columbus is filled with donut spots and we’re here to break down unique and classic options that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Donut sandwich

If you’re intrigued by a breakfast sandwich with glazed donuts as the bun, Honey Dip Donuts & Diner will be your go-to. The classic diner at 4480 Kenny Rd. offers donut BLTs, donut bacon cheeseburgers, and donut sandwiches with a fried egg, bacon, and cheese.

Mini donuts

Dodo Donuts sells mini donuts in its food truck in Land-Grant’s beer garden Thursday-Saturday from 4:30-11 p.m. + Sundays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. With rotating flavors like Twix, apple pie, and honey lavender shortbread, the small treats are freshly made and can be mixed and matched in mini donut 12 packs.
MORE DONUTS, PLEASE
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Hanna.

Editor’s pick: As you’re reading this, I’m likely on a flight home from Los Angeles. The plan was to come out and cover the National Championship game if the Buckeyes made it, but then I decided to make the trip regardless for some warmer weather. Here’s to hoping it’s not too cold in Columbus when the plane lands. ✈️

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