 #1 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Ohio Theater
Columbus OH
~0.06 miles from Columbus city center
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The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center located at 39 E. State Street in Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the historic 1928 movie palace was saved from demolition in 1969 and completely restored. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.The Ohio Theatre is owned and operated by the non-profit arts management organization CAPA (The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts), which was originally formed to save the theater in 1969. The executive director is Bill Connor.
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 #2 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Ohio Statehouse
Columbus OH
~0.08 miles from Columbus city center
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The Ohio Statehouse, located in Columbus, Ohio, is the seat of government for the state of Ohio. The Greek Revival building houses the Ohio General Assembly and the ceremonial offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, and Auditor.
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 #3 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Downtown Columbus (Neighborhood)
Gahanna OH
~0.09 miles from Columbus city center
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Ohio State House / Capitol Building
Gahanna OH
~0.09 miles from Columbus city center
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The Ohio Statehouse, located in Columbus, Ohio, is the seat of government for the state of Ohio. The Greek Revival building houses the Ohio General Assembly and the ceremonial offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, and Auditor.
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Rhodes State Office Tower
Columbus OH
~0.10 miles from Columbus city center
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The James A. Rhodes State Office Tower is a 629-foot (192 m) skyscraper located in Columbus, Ohio. The Rhodes Tower was completed and occupied in 1974, and is currently the tallest building in Columbus. Currently, approximately 4000 state employees work in the building. Construction costs totaled approximately $66 million. It is named after Ohio's longest serving governor, James A. Rhodes. The building's odd shape is attributed to a last-minute decision to cap the buildings height; originally, the building was supposed to be nearly 150 feet (46 m) taller. The building, located across Broad Street from the Ohio Statehouse, contains several state offices. The Rhodes Tower contains 1,200,000 square feet (111,000 m2) of office space. The offices and courtroom for the Ohio Supreme Court were at...
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 #6 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
LeVeque Tower
Columbus OH
~0.12 miles from Columbus city center
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The LeVeque Tower is a 47-story Art Deco-style building in Columbus, Ohio. Located at 50 West Broad Street, it was the tallest building in Columbus from 1927 until 1974 when the Rhodes State Office Tower was completed. The LeVeque Tower is 555 feet and 6 inches tall, which at the time of its completion made it the tallest building between New York City and Chicago and the fifth tallest building in the world. It was meant to be built exactly one half foot taller than the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
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 #7 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Battelle Riverfront Park
Columbus OH
~0.34 miles from Columbus city center
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Battelle Riverfront Park is a series of walkways, promenades and greens on the east side the Scioto River in downtown Columbus. They were designed that you could walk from one end to the other without retracing your path. One of the highlights of the park is the Santa Maria replica. The Santa Maria was sailed by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and landed in the Caribbean. Riverfront Park connects to a series of parks along the river from Bicentennial Park on the south and North Bank Park on the north.
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 #8 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Franklin University
201 S Grant Ave Columbus OH - 614-797-4700
~0.48 miles from Columbus city center
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Franklin University is a private university in downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States, North America. In addition to a main campus downtown, Franklin offers programs at three suburban locations in Dublin, Ohio, Delaware, Ohio, and Westerville, Ohio. In July 2009, Franklin expanded to Indianapolis, Indiana, opening a physical location on the north side of the city. Franklin University also offers degree programs globally via their online class offerings.
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 #9 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
COSI Science Center
Gahanna OH
~0.52 miles from Columbus city center
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SpaceEnter a world of rockets and rovers as you search the universe examining past discoveries, today’s technology, and the infinite possibilities of the future!OceanExplore the fun, power, and mystery of the seas as you dive into DreamScape and an underwater station! Learn how the properties of water affect our lives and help us live.Big Science ParkA laboratory in the sun is proof that science is anything but boring, especially with larger than life activities. Experience the floor dropping out from under you and examine life in the prairie.little kidspace®Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can discover science in this area designed just for them! Complete with parental amenities such as changing rooms and lounges.LifeLearn about the many aspects of our bodie...
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 #10 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus OH
~0.58 miles from Columbus city center
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The Columbus Convention Center is located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The Convention Center offers a variety of banquet halls and meeting rooms perfect for any occasion.The Greater Columbus Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States, along the east side of High Street.The convention center was designed by Peter Eisenman, constructed in 1993, and expanded in 1999. Property management company SMG oversees day-to-day operations of the 1,700,000-square-foot (158,000 m2) facility, including 426,000 square feet (39,600 m2) of exhibit space, two ballrooms, and 61 meeting rooms
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#11 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Veterans Memorial
300 W Broad St Columbus OH - 614-221-4341
~0.60 miles from Columbus city center
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Dedicated on Veterans Day in 1955, this building has hosted acts such as Elvis Presley to Britney Spears. Today it is the home for countless public trade shows, exhibits, concerts, theater, competitions and much more. Providing entertainment to the public all while catering to our core mission “to commemorate the services of all members and veterans of the armed forces of the United States.” We offer many extra amenities including, but not limited to, phone service, electric, wireless fiber optic internet service, parking lot with over 900 parking spaces and an additional 1,800 across the street, pre-event planning as well as a friendly and helpful staff. We will work with you to make sure that your event runs smoothly.Veterans Memorial is located in Columbus, Ohio just 15 minu...
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 #12 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Columbus Museum of Art
Canal Winchester OH
~0.62 miles from Columbus city center
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The Columbus Museum of Art, which opened on January 22, 1931, is an historic art museum located at 480 East Broad Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was designed by prolific Columbus architects Richards, McCarty and Bulford. Because of its architectural importance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places On March 19, 1992, under its original name, the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts.It had historically focused on European and American art up through the early modern period, but in recent years has branched into more contemporary art exhibits and a permanent photography collection. Some critics believe the Museum has reached out of its element in these ventures[citation needed], particularly given the proximity of the contemporary art-focused Wexner Center for the Arts...
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 #13 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Columbus College of Art and Design
107 N 9th St Columbus OH - 614-224-9101
~0.64 miles from Columbus city center
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Year founded:1879Degree offered:Bachelor of Fine ArtsMajors:Advertising & Graphic Design, Animation, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Studies, PhotographyCampus:Located in downtown Columbus, comprises 14 buildings including two residence facilities.Tuition:$23,688 (2009-2010 full-time tuition for one-year)Enrollment:More than 1,300 from 40 states and 35 foreign countries.Faculty:193 (includes full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty)Student/Instructor ratio:12:1Mission StatementColumbus College of Art & Design, a private, four-year, degree-granting institution of higher education, prepares tomorrow's creative leaders for professional careers. With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, CCAD advance...
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#14 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
North Bank Pavilion
Columbus OH
~0.65 miles from Columbus city center
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 #15 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Nationwide Arena - Columbus Blue Jackets
Gahanna OH
~0.68 miles from Columbus city center
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Nationwide Arena is the home of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, the National Lacrosse League's Columbus Landsharks and a wide variety of sports and events.
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Grtr Columbus Convention Center
Columbus OH
~0.69 miles from Columbus city center
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The Greater Columbus Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States, along the east side of High Street.The convention center was designed by Peter Eisenman, constructed in 1993, and expanded in 1999. Property management company SMG oversees day-to-day operations of the 1,700,000-square-foot (158,000 m2) facility, including 426,000 square feet (39,600 m2) of exhibit space, two ballrooms, and 61 meeting rooms
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#17 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Nationwide Arena
200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus OH - 614-246-2000
~0.69 miles from Columbus city center
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Home to NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets and the National Lacrosse League's Columbus Landsharks. Also a concert and event venue.Nationwide Arena is a sports and entertainment arena in Columbus, Ohio. It opened in 2000 and is the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. Nationwide Arena is also one of three facilities in Columbus (along with the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium) that hosts events as part of the annual Arnold Classic, a sports and fitness event hosted by former professional bodybuilder and current California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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 #18 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
William Graystone Winery
Gahanna OH
~0.73 miles from Columbus city center
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The Graystone Wine Cellar occupies the hand-hewn limestone vaults of the 1875 Bavarian Brewery in the heart of the historic Brewery District.History of the Graystone CellarsHistory of Graystone Wine CellarThe Graystone Wine Cellar, a banquet hall with catering capacity in Columbus Ohio, occupies the hand-hewn limestone vaults of the 1875 Bavarian Brewery in the heart of the historic Brewery District. The roots of the Bavarian Brewery, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, can be traced to two German immigrants who arrived here in the 1830s: John Blenkner and his son-in-law George Schlegel. They founded the original Bavarian Brewery in the block just north of our current location. The brewery prospered for several years until 1856, when George Schlegel b...
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 #19 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Columbus State Community College
550 E Spring St Columbus OH - 614-287-2400
~0.79 miles from Columbus city center
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Columbus State is a smart choice whether you're going for a two-year technical degree, taking classes to transfer to a four-year college or just brushing up your skills for the work force.
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 #20 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Huntington Park
Columbus OH
~0.81 miles from Columbus city center
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Huntington Park will be the new stadium for the Columbus Clippers, a Triple-A minor league baseball team in the International League currently affiliated with the Cleveland Indians.Huntington Park is the new home of the Columbus Clippers, a Triple-A minor league baseball team in the International League currently affiliated with the Cleveland Indians. Groundbreaking for the new ballpark took place on August 2, 2007, with construction being completed in April 2009. Designed by 360 Architecture, the 10,000-seat stadium is part of a US $56 million project. The new stadium is at the corner of Neil Avenue and Nationwide Boulevard in the Arena District of Columbus, Ohio and replaced the Clippers' former home, Cooper Stadium (1977-2008). In February 2006, the naming rights for the park were p...
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 #21 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Columbus Historical Society
51 Jefferson Ave # 2 Columbus OH - 614-445-8247
~0.82 miles from Columbus city center
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The Columbus Historical Society Museum has artifacts from the Pancho Villa raid and the towns railroad history.Hobbies & Activities category: Historical museum; Railroad attraction or museum
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 #22 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Children's Orthopedic Center
479 Parsons Ave Columbus OH - 614-722-5175
~1.00 miles from Columbus city center
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479 Parsons AveColumbus, OH 43215-5577(614) 355-1400
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 #23 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Mount Carmel West
793 W State St Columbus OH - 614-234-5000
~1.20 miles from Columbus city center
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For more info, visit their website:http://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/
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 #24 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Mount Carmel College Nursing
127 S Davis Ave Columbus OH - 614-234-5800
~1.21 miles from Columbus city center
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a private, Catholic institution on the campus of Mount Carmel West hospital just west of downtown Columbus, Ohio. A provider of nursing education for more than a century, our baccalaureate program is among the largest in the state of Ohio.Reach Your GoalsOur academic offerings include both Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Nursing, an RN-BSN Completion Program, a Second Degree Accelerated Program, a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, and a Dietetic Internship. Through affiliation with Mount Carmel Health System, we provide clinical experiences at three large acute-care hospitals, a drug/substance abuse center, a nursing/rehab center, and a psychiatric facility, in addition to opportunities with community-based agencies and a local e...
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Lou Berliner Park
1300 Deckenbach Rd Columbus OH
~1.86 miles from Columbus city center
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 #26 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory
Columbus OH
~2.10 miles from Columbus city center
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The Franklin Park Conservatory is a botanical garden and conservatory located in Columbus, Ohio. It is open daily except Monday and holidays; an admission fee is charged. Originally built in 1895, the Conservatory is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is a horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and Dale Chihuly artworks.The conservatory contains more than 400 plant species. Collections include: Himalayan Mountains, Tropical Rainforest, Desert, Succulent Patio, Bonsai Courtyard, Pacific Island Water Garden & Cloud Forest, Showhouse with orchid and tropical bonsai collections, and Palm House with more than 40 species of palms. The conservatory is set within Franklin Park, and surrounded by 90 acres (36 hectare...
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#27 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
717 E. 17th Avenue Columbus OH - 614-644-3247
~2.32 miles from Columbus city center
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360-acre Ohio State Fairgrounds - AKA Ohio Expo Center.The Ohio Expo Center hosts more than 125 events per year and is home of the annual Ohio State Fair.
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 #28 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Ohio Assoc Convention Center
Columbus OH
~2.52 miles from Columbus city center
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The Ohio Assoc Convention Center is located in downtown Colymbus, Ohio. The Convention Center offers a variety of banquet halls and meeting rooms perfect for any occasion.
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Ohio State University
154 W 12th Avenue Columbus OH - 614-292-OHIO
~2.55 miles from Columbus city center
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The Ohio State University (commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU) is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the second largest university campus in the United States. Ohio State is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the best public university in Ohio, among the top 150 universities in the world, among the top 60 universities in the United States, and among the top 20 public universities in the United States. Ohio State has been officially designated as the flagship institution of the state's public system of higher education by the newly centralized University System of Ohio. It also includes regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster.
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 #30 of 30 Things To Do in Columbus
Ohio State University
Gahanna OH
~2.77 miles from Columbus city center
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The Ohio State University (commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU) is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the second largest university campus in the United States. Ohio State is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the best public university in Ohio, among the top 150 universities in the world, among the top 60 universities in the United States, and among the top 20 public universities in the United States. Ohio State has been officially designated as the flagship institution of the state's public system of higher education by the newly centralized University System of Ohio. It also includes regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster.
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