Columbus Ohio Travel Information
As one of the largest cities in Ohio, as well as the capital,
Columbus has an active nightlife, booming businesses, and quaint
neighborhoods. In Columbus proper, there are over 700,000 residents,
but combine the surrounding suburbs, and the population exceeds 1
million. Notable towns surrounding Columbus, and all less than an
hour’s drive, are Delaware to the north, Newark to the east, and
Lancaster and Circleville to the south. Columbus has an art
museum, a symphony, a conservatory and botanical gardens, a popular
zoo, and one of the largest universities, Ohio State; which always
draws large crowds for sports and other university related events.
For the outdoor enthusiast, there are several state parks on the
outskirts of the city, including Madison Lake State Park, Alum Creek
State Park and Delaware Lake State Park. Golfing at one of the many
courses around Columbus and its neighboring towns is a popular pastime
as well as cycling on the Olentangy-Scioto Bikeway or along the
52-mile Dublin Bicycle Loop. The Ohio Capital Square Complex is
located in the heart of downtown Columbus, and just down the street is
the Franklin Park Conservatory with 28 acres of English gardens and
rare flora. One of a kind restaurants and bars abound in the downtown
area, especially in charming German Village, an old-world neighborhood
with book and coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Columbus is host to
craft shows, antique markets and arts festivals with events lasting
from March through November. You can access Columbus from other
Ohio metro locations, Cleveland and Cincinnati on I-71, and U.S. 23
runs north/south through the city.
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