Columbus, OH

Answer 1

If you've never thought of Columbus, Ohio as a fun place to spend a getaway weekend or family vacation you may change your thinking after reading this article. We will explore three of Columbus' many unique offers that are sure to please anyone from a world traveler to a family looking for a variety of things to do on vacation. We will take a look at the fun, family things to do, fun "guy" things to do, and the best shopping spots for the girls.

Family Fun Places

When you want places that allow you to interact with your kids that will build memories they'll never forget Columbus has several places to offer.

According to Parents magazine, COSI is the number one science and technology center for families in the country. COSI allows you to explore space in a space ship at the Space center, split an atom in the Gadgets center, and experience the deep sea at the Ocean center.

If your family loves water parks you won't want to miss Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort or Coco Key Water Resort at Cherry Valley Lodge. Other family fun spots are Zoombezi Bay, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and Magic Mountain Fun Center.

It's a "Guy" Thing

Spend the day at the races from October through May at Beulah Park. Scioto Downs offers exciting harness racing action from May through September.

Sports are big in Columbus. The professional sports teams are the Columbus Blue Jackets (hockey), the Columbus Crew (soccer) and the Columbus Clippers (Baseball). If you prefer college games Columbus is the home of the largest college in the US, Ohio State University.

If you are a golf fanatic you'll feel like you've died and gone to heaven in Columbus, the home of over 100 private and public golf courses and the home of the Jack Nicholas Museum.

Let's Go Shopping

Easton Town Center is one of the most popular places to shop in the Midwest. This shopping marvel alone will fill your weekend full of places to eat, shop, and explore. It even has a movie theatre with 30 screens.

Other shopping hot spots are Short North, Downtown, German Village and several outlets.

Columbus, Ohio has a lot more to offer than what we've talked about in this article. Look up Columbus online and think about making it your next vacation or getaway destination.

Answer 2

If Ohio is the Heartland of America, Columbus is the heart of Ohio. Located in the center of the state, Columbus was founded in 1812 and is home to The Ohio State University, famous for their Buckeyes football team. While Columbus is the largest city in Ohio and the fourth largest in the Midwest, in terms of a metropolitan area, it is only the 3rd largest in the state, falling behind Cincinnati and Cleveland, giving this capital city a small-town feel despite its size.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT

With 32 rooms encompassing an entire city block, bookworms will delight in spending an afternoon in THE BOOK LOFT, located in German Village. One of the nation’s largest independent bookstores, The Book Loft also sells gifts like posters and cards, and has a large music department. For hours and directions, visit www.bookloft.com or call 614-464-1774.

Ohio is a state rich with Native American History, a history that has been preserved in the OLENTANGY INDIAN CAVERNS, located 25 miles northwest of Columbus in Delaware, Ohio. Offering both guided and self-guided tours, this geological phenomenon takes visitors 105 feet below the earth to view and explore such areas and rooms as “Cathedral Hall,” “Battleship Rock,” and “The Crystal Room.” Visit http://www.olentangyindiancaverns.com/ for more information.

FOOD and DRINK

If visiting Columbus’s German Village and looking for authentic German fare, look no further than SCHMIDT’S SAUSAGE HAUS, which has been offering old-world cuisine and culture since 1886. From Brautwurst, Knockwurst, Schnitzel and Spatzel, this quaint icon will make everyday feel like Oktoberfest, while also serving a healthy sampling of Hamburgers, chicken Sandwiches, and Reubens. Make sure to save room for dessert, as Schmidt’s is famous for their Cream Puffs and also offers, of course, German Chocolate Cake. To see their menu and hours, visit http://www.schmidthaus.com/index.html.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY

The CENTER OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (or, simply, COSI) is a 320,000 square-foot science museum that first opened in 1964. Featuring 300 interactive exhibits ranging all fields of science, including Ocean, Life, and Space, this is a wonderland of fun and discovery for all ages. Don’t forget to check out what is arguably COSI’s most-well known feature: the High-Wire Unicycle, a gravity defying adventure across the open atrium along a single, thin wire. To plan your visit, call 614-228-COSI (2674) or toll free at 888-819-COSI (2674), or visit their website at http://www.cosi.org.

Ahoy matey! Whether Captain or First Mate, pirates of all shapes and sizes will jump at the chance to go aboard THE SANTA MARIA, an authentic replica of Christopher Columbus’s flagship. Experience history through guided tours that dramatize life on the ship while playing with replica navigational tools, giving visitors the chance to feel like Christopher Columbus himself, off to discover the New World. Hours vary by season, so call 614.645.8760 or visit http://www.santamaria.org/index.php to plan your visit.

Answer 3

The capital and largest city in the Ohio is Columbus. Columbus, OH is also the fourth largest city in the entire American Midwest. The city is very diverse in its economic background ranging from energy industries, hospitality, aviation, and many more areas. Columbus, OH is also the home to the Battelle Memorial Institute; the world’s largest private research and developmental foundation. MarketWatch, in 2007 named Columbus, OH the 7th best place to do business is the United States.

Columbus, OH has several notable buildings that tourists should try and visit when touring the town. Among these are the Greek Revival State Capitol, the Wexner Center, and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. All of these buildings have significant historical value to the city.

The Columbus Museum of Art is another must visit site in Columbus, OH. The museum features collections that focus on American and European art all the way up to early modernism art.

For all the history lovers, Columbus, OH is a wonderful city to tour.