Overview
Powell is a city in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio. Powell is a Columbus upscale bedroom community with several luxury neighborhoods. It is located in Liberty Township, Delaware County's first settlement.
1 sights · 6 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Powell
Columbus Zoo
Zoombezi Bay
A waterpark owned by the Columbus Zoo
O'Shaughnessy Dam
Olentangy Indian Caverns
Powell Liberty Historical Society
Offers walking tours of the Martin-Perry House and Powell in general when scheduled in advance.
Adventure Park
Has a swimming pool
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 25 mi away. Directions
Located at the intersection of SR 750 and CR 9. Approx. 12 miles north of Columbus
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Powell Liberty Historical Society, Adventure Park
- Lunch Jeni's
- Afternoon Sky Zone Columbus, Olentangy Indian Caverns
- Dinner Espresso 22
Day 2
- Morning Columbus Zoo, Zoombezi Bay
- Lunch Hickory House
- Afternoon O'Shaughnessy Dam
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Located at the intersection of SR 750 and CR 9. Approx. 12 miles north of Columbus
See
Do
Do O'Shaughnessy Dam
- - located in Lewis Center
Buy
Eat
Eat Hickory House
Great ribs, chicken, some seafood. Casual dining - $10.00/20.00.
Eat Jeni's
Sells Ice Cream, many of which have strange flavors.
Sleep
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