Columbus Places of Interest
Arena District
Located on 75 acres of prime real estate in the heart of downtown Columbus, the Arena District is Columbus' premier entertainment hotspot. Read more
Columbus Museum of Art
A downtown gem, the Columbus Museum of Art is home to an outstanding permanent collection of late 19th and early 20th American and European art.
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German Village
Just south of downtown Columbus, visitors find an enchanting neighborhood known as the German Village. This 233-acre restored neighborhood dates back to the mid-1800s when German immigrants settled in the area. Read more
Ohio Statehouse
Located within Capital Square in downtown Columbus, the Ohio Statehouse is one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States. Read more
Columbus Restaurants
Benevolence Café
Located in the heart of the trendy Short North Arts District, this earth-friendly, cozy café prides itself on "cooking with a conscience." Read more
G. Michael's Bistro and Bar
Located in a historic townhouse overlooking the cobblestone roads of the quaint German Village neighborhood, G. Michael's Bistro and Bar is a welcome addition to the Columbus cuisine scene. Read more
Handke's Cuisine
Celebrity chef Hartmut Handke shows off his epicurean artistry at this fine dining establishment in Columbus's eclectic Brewery District. Read more
Refectory Restaurant & Bistro
A space that at one time served as a church in the 1800s is now serving up what is frequently called the finest French cuisine in Columbus. Read more
Other Columbus Attractions and Activities
Capital City Tours
A charming way to see the sites, Capital City Tours offers exciting excursions where visitors can get a taste of the history, legends and little known facts of Ohio's largest city. Read more
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Made famous by Jungle Jack Hanna, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is 90 lush acres of animal adventure located just north of the city. Read more
COSI Columbus
COSI offers families exciting hands-on exploration within several themed areas including the Ocean, Space Gadgets, Little Kidspace, Progress and the outdoor Big Science Park. Read more
Jack Nicklaus Museum
Golf enthusiasts will find a hole in one at this 24,000-square-foot museum dedicated to the legendary career of Columbus native Jack Nicklaus. Read more
Short North Arts District
The Short North Arts District is an eclectic blend of galleries, boutiques, pubs and restaurants located in the heart of downtown Columbus and within walking distance to the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Read more
Columbus Topiary Garden
Located at downtown Columbus' Old Deaf School Park, the Topiary Garden is a stunning interpretation of George Seurat's famous post-Impressionist painting A Sunday On The Island Of La Grande Jatte. Read more
Columbus Restaurants
- Alana's Food & Wine
- Bravo! Cucina Italia
- Due Amici
- G. Michael's Bistro and Bar
- Handke's Cuisine
- Refectory Restaurant & Bistro
- Ruth's Chris Steak House-Columbus
Columbus Unique Venues
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- COSI Columbus
- Jack Nicklaus Museum
- Kelton House Museum & Garden
- Ohio Statehouse
- Wexner Center for the Arts
Columbus Attractions
- Arena District
- Columbus Topiary Garden
- German Village
- Short North Arts District
