Office of Student Life

Student Activities

Discounts

About General Discounts

In order to allow students to explore everything Columbus has to offer, D-Tix sells gift cards and tickets to various restaurants, museums, events, and attractions in the area.

 

Please note:

  • All discounted tickets and gift cards must be purchased at the Ohio Union Information Center, not the individual venue
  • All general discount tickets and gift cards are subject to availability
  • No returns, exchanges, or refunds are offered on tickets and gift cards purchased through D-Tix

 

General Discounts to Attractions

Tickets to attractions are available two per BuckID per week, and are available on a first come first serve basis, sellouts for the week are possible. Tickets will be restocked every week on Monday morning during the semester. Please check the list below for updates on tickets. Check websites before heading there for any current/new restrictions. Last restock for Spring Semester is April 21, First restock for Summer Semester is May 5.

 

Clay Cafe Gift Cards
$10; These gift cards are worth $20, but you only pay $10! Please note: prices for items at Clay Cafe vary, check their website for more information. It's good to be on site 2 hours before closing, one coupon per item per person. Only the Grandview location is open!
www.claycafecolumbus.com
 


Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
$13
www.rockhall.com 
 


SegAway Tours Of Columbus - Seasonal, On Sale Now!
$30; Must call to make reservations
www.segawaytoursofcolumbus.com 


Columbus Museum of Art
$FREE
www.columbusmuseum.org 


Columbus Zoo - Seasonal, will return March 24, 2025
$13
www.columbuszoo.org 


COSI
$13
www.cosi.org 


Franklin Park Conservatory
$8
www.fpconservatory.org 


Gateway Film Center Movie Vouchers
$3; Passes are for general use, must check the Gateway Film Center for specific movies and available times.
www.gatewayfilmcenter.com 


Scene 75
$10; worth $20!
www.scene75.com 



Game Arena OSU
$10; worth $20!
www.game-arena.co

 

Ohio History Connection
$6; Passes are for general use. Must make a reservation in advance, information on tickets.
www.ohiohistory.org 

 

Shadowbox Live
$8, 1 seat table; $16 2 seat table; Must make a reservation in advance, information on tickets.
www.shadowboxlive.org

 


Columbus Food AdventuresSeasonal (Must make reservations, space is limited and pay attention to expiration dates)
Taco Truck Tours $30 (Return TBA) 

Short North Tours $30 (On Sale Now, while supplies last)

Alternative Eats Tours $30 (Return TBA)

Grandview Food Tours $30 (On Sale Now, while supplies last)

Old Worthington Food Tours $30 (Return May 5, 2025)

German Village Food Tours $30 (Return May 5, 2025)

Dublin Food Tours $30 (Return TBA)

www.columbusfoodadventures.com 
 

 

 

General Discounts to Attractions – LOTTERY EVENTS

Tickets to attractions through the Lottery System are available two per BuckID per semester. Must register online and win in order to purchase Lottery Tickets. Registrations open every Monday and Tuesday throughout the semester. Group orders are not available on lottery general discount items.

Last registration for Spring Semester: April 21-22, 2024.

 

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Gift Cards
$8; Gift cards worth $15
www.jenis.com

 

Otherworld
$13; Immersive art experience. Ticket is general admission any day, must make a reservation online.
www.otherworldohio.com 

 

North Market Gift Cards
$10; Gift cards worth $20.
www.northmarket.com

 

Penn & Beech Candle Co. Gift Cards
$15; Gift cards worth $25; Advance reservation recommended, can use gift card for online purchases
www.pennandbeech.com

 

Lockology Escape Rooms 
$10, Must make reservations for specific time online. Excape Columbus in Powell is the only current open location!
www.lockologyescaperooms.com

 

Pinot's Palette Gift Certificates
$15, Must make reservations for specific time online. Gift Certificates are worth $30 and have a 15% discount code for any Short North Class!
www.pinotspalette.com

 

Columbus Glass Arts Center Gift Certificates
$15; Gift certificates worth $25
www.glassaxis.org


Hocking Hills Zipline ToursSeasonal - Return March 31, 2025
$50; Good for one Canopy tour
www.hockinghillscanopytours.com 

 

The Wilds Open-Air Safari; Seasonal - Return March 31, 2025 (only valid for current season)
$25; Vouchers are good for the Open-Air Safari only! 
www.thewilds.com 

 

Cedar PointSeasonal - Return May/June 2025 (only valid for current season)
$35
www.cedarpoint.com


 
Zoombezi BaySeasonal - Return March 31, 2025 (only valid for current season)
$20 
www.zoombezibay.com

 

Restaurant Gift Cards – LOTTERY EVENT

All restaurant gift cards are for $25 and cost $15. Students may purchase up to two gift cards per semester. Group orders are not available on restaurant gift cards. Gift Cards are available through the Lottery System. Winners have a selection of two restaurant groups available on a first come first serve basis each week, sellouts of a certain type are possible (only for Lottery Winners). 

 

Gift cards are available to the following restaurants:

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
www.cameronmitchell.com 

Columbus Independents Restaurants
www.columbusindependents.com