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Visit one of our two Visitor Centers, request a Visitors Guide, or view one of our area maps to help you get around and explore the city. If you wish to speak with a visitor information specialist, call 1-866-397-2657 or 614-221-6623 or use the chatbot feature on our website to find things to do in the city.
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At the heart of the package is the Greater Columbus Convention Center with 410,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, three ballrooms and 65 meeting rooms, including Battelle Grand, the largest in the state. There are 3,800 downtown hotel rooms, including 2,000 that are connected/adjacent to the convention center.
Tourism. Whether you’re in Ohio for a few hours, a few days, or you’re lucky enough to live here, you’ll find endless opportunities to share memorable experiences with those who mean the most to you. From its big city amenities, which include a thriving arts and culture scene and award-winning culinary experiences, to the charm and ...
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Named after the Italian explorer who sailed under the Spanish flag, this city is the largest in Ohio in terms of population with 787,033, and the 15th largest city in the United States—though with only 1.7 million people, the metropolitan statistical area is relatively small (the 31st largest in the nation and the 3rd of 4th largest in Ohio). Major...
By plane
1. 39.998-82.88871 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMHIATA formerly known as Port Columbus International Airport), 4600 International Gateway, ☏ +1 614 239-4083. Served by all the major airlines, with direct flights to most major American cities and a few international cities. Aside from rental cars, the airport can also be reached by the #7 or AirConnect buses, or by taxi. A taxi ride to downtown is about 20 minutes, depending on traffic, and will cost approximately $20-50. Depend...
By car
1. Major highways include I-71 & Rte. 315 (north and south), I-70 & I-670 (east and west), and the outer-belt, I-270. US Routes 33, 23, and 40 also converge downtown.
By bus
1. 39.9643-83.03822 Barons Bus, (office) 1330 McKinley Ave (McKinley Ave & Central Ave), toll-free: +1 888 378-3823.(updated Oct 2019) 2. Go Bus (Operated by Barons Bus), Greyhound bus station at 111 E Town St (Additional stop at the airport.), ☏ +1 614 228-2266, toll-free: +1 888 95 GOBUS (46287). Goes towards Wooster, Athens and Coolville in several routes. 3. 39.9586-82.99653 Greyhound, (Bus station) 111 East Town St (Along E Town St between S 3rd & 4th St, a couple of blocks south of the...
By bus
The COTA bus servicecan take you to most important places in the city, which should be about 5 blocks away from any conceivable location you need to go to. This service costs $2.75 for an Express bus and $2.00 for a Local/Crosstown bus. Transfers for a Local/Crosstown bus are free, but transfers between bus types, such as from a Local to an Express route, are subject to an upcharge. Ask the bus driver for a transfer when you pay your fare, and you'll be given a transfer pass that you use when...
By foot
Most of High St (US Route 23) from Clintonville in the north to Merion Village in the south is pedestrian-friendly, and while areas between campus and the Short North had been fairly rough, gentrification and the growth of student housing, boutique shops, and restaurants has created a fairly continuous stretch of safe by-foot travel.Downtown Columbus is a walkable area with most attractions within a 20-minute walk of each other. The Columbus Landmarks Foundationconducts walking tours, too.
By car
Columbus is a car-centric city, with usage of a car required outside of the areas directly surrounding downtown. Parking is extensive (and reasonably priced) at almost all major destinations. There are many surface lots and garages around the city. There are only a few areas of the city, like the Short North, where parking can be hard to come by; those locations feature abundant valet parking at $5 per vehicle. U-turns are illegalcitywide in Columbus. Downtown is a short drive ($20-50 taxi fa...
Museums
Most Columbus museums are located near Downtown, or near the Ohio State University.
Architecture
The Ohio Statehouse and other buildings in the downtown core serve as distinct architectural landmarks.
Notable Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods on the outskirts of Downtown are usually very distinctive. These include the German Village, The Short North, the Victorian Village, and others.
Festivals and events
These are a few of the larger or major events in Columbus: 1. 40-82.9931 All American Quarter Horse Congress (Ohio Expo Center/Fairgrounds). October. 2. The Arnold Fitness Classic. Held once a year in early March at the Columbus Convention Center. Many competitions ranging from martial arts to cheerleading to bench press, plenty of "fitness babes" and free supplement samples, and speeches by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. 3. Asian Festival (Franklin Park). Annual event. May...
Sports teams
1. Columbus Blue Jackets. Ice hockey. 2. Columbus Clippers - AAA Baseball. The team plays AAA Minor League Baseballat Huntington Park. 3. Ohio State Buckeyes. The athletic teams representing Ohio State University are one of the city's (and state's) greatest sporting institutions. Members of the Big Ten Conference along with 10 other schools in the greater Midwest region, Penn State in central Pennsylvania, and Maryland and Rutgers on the east coast, the Buckeyes frequently contend for nationa...
Factory tours
1. 40.09814-82.997554 The American Whistle Factory, 6540 Huntley Rd, ☏ +1 614 846-2918. The only manufacturer of metal whistles in the United States 2. 39.98971-83.117415 Anthony-Thomas Candy Co., 1777 Arlingate Lane, toll-free: +1-877-226-3921. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30AM-2:30PM. 3. 40.06419-83.086596 Graeter's Ice Cream Factory, 2555 Bethel Rd, ☏ +1 614 442-7622. 4. 39.97467-83.030197 The Krema Nut Company, 1000 W. Goodale Blvd, ☏ +1 614 299-4131. One of the oldest peanut butter...
The Ohio State Universityis a large college, bordered on the south by West 9th Avenue, on the north by Lane Avenue, and on the east by North High Street. The university owns most of the property wi...Government - Columbus serves as the capital city of Ohio, and government is one of the city's largest employers.Insurance - Several large insurance companies are headquartered in Columbus, including Nationwide Insurance Company, which is headquartered in downtown Columbus.Healthcare- Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is a teaching hospital associated with The Ohio State University. Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals wit...Columbus has many vibrant shopping districts downtown, and the surrounding suburbs offer shopping malls and chain outlets. 1. 39.979719-83.0047111 Short North. A neighborhood of galleries, restaurants and cafes lining High Street, which is the main north-south thoroughfare in the downtown. The Short North lies just north of the downtown on the nort...
The City of Columbus issues approximately 6,000 licenses for a variety of types of food vendors, Franklin County issues about 3,000 for the remainder of the county and the suburban area. A major test market for most major chain restaurants (though this is not as true as it once was), Columbus has a large density of national chain restaurants, some ...
` 1. The Arena District. Home of the Columbus Nationwide Arena. Bars include Frog Bear Wild Boar, Brother's, Gaswerks, and the Lodge Bar, each containing a different personality and young 20-somethings atmosphere. Cabs are easy to flag down, parking is cheap, and each bar has incredible happy hour specials. Don't miss Brothers Thursday mug night, a...
Dec 28, 2023 · Plan a Picnic at The Topiary Park. 13. Tap into Your Literary Side at the Thurber House. 14. ZipZone Outdoor Adventures. Where to Stay in Columbus for Sightseeing. Map of Tourist Attractions in Columbus, OH. 1. Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
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