We are taking 12 - 15 year old girls to Columbus, OH for a week in July for Fastpitch National Championship. We have siblings who are also coming on the trip. I am looking for activities for all of the kids, the siblings as well as the players (inbetween games). Can anyone offer suggestions?

Lots to do in Columbus. If shopping is their thing there's the new Easton Mall. COSI (Center of Science and Industry) has a brand new building and hands on fun. There's the world famous zoo and Buckeye Lake for water games. It all depends on their interests.

Dainne, thanks. Buckeye Lake sounds good. I already have Easton on my list, my company has an office there, I love Easton.

Also, Ohio Historical Village located in the Northern suburbs (sorry, forget which one) is wonderful! Kinda like Greenfield Village, Mich. with homes, shoppes, craftspeople. Very nicely done, very classy, educational and enjoyable. A must-do.

There is Wyandot Lake, next to the Columbus Zoo. The new COSI is great! Your kids will really enjoy it.

Thanks everyone. You have given me good options and I shared them all with our team parents. FYI-we are playing the National Championship at Berliner Park, there will be over 600 teams. So Columbus...prepare!