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Columbus has a lot to offer (besides being the state capital) if you want a night out on the town, a bit of culture, or rooting on a sports team it's here. Here are my top not to be missed things in Columbus.
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There is something magical about this place for me. Maybe it's all the traditions (who doesn't like jumping in a lake in the middle of November), the fact that myself and other 8 family members attended, or the electricity of being with 100,000+ people wearing Scarlet and Gray. The campus is beautiful just to take a stroll around. Some highlights are Mirror Lake, Wexner Center, the library (go to the top floor for a fantastic view), and my personal favorite Orton Hall (check out the geological museum). OH-IO
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This is a botanical garden and conservatory located just to the east of downtown. Chihuly glass is embedded throughout the gardens and as you travel through each room you feel like you are transported to different lands. In the spring is the ever popular butterfly exhibit. This is a great spot for weddings and photo ops, when you visit it is easy to see why!
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Blue Jackets NHL, Columbus Crew pro soccer, Columbus Clippers minor league baseball, and OSU Division I you want it they got it no matter what the season!
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| COSI's Ocean Exhibit source roto.com |
Formally known as Center of Industry and Science this is a hands on science museum that is fun for all ages. I love the ocean room and walking through the halls of yesteryear. There is also Extreme Screen movie, outdoor fun park, and tons of demonstrations to keep your interest throughout the day!
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Nestled in the heart of historic German Village is this authentic German sausage house. It's notorious for the Bahama Mama sausage and Jumbo Cream Puffs. When they say jumbo they aren't kidding each are 1/2 lb! If you walk out of here still hungry there is something wrong with you.
*North Market
This is Columbus' only public market (think Westside Market but smaller). It hold dozens of merchants supplying fresh produce, meats seafood, ethnic specialties, and gourmet groceries on a daily basis. It's a great place to stop and get lunch or that unique ingredient or beverage for dinner later.
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The first Saturday of every month over 40 galleries and venues along the Short North strip stay open late till 10 pm and entice all to explore new artwork. It's a great evening to enjoy the sights, maybe some wine and people. Around the holiday months there are usually a bit more to do like carolers and horse drawn carriages.
* Comfest (Community Fest)
This annual weekdend long celebration taking place in Goodale Park and brings together hippies, potheads, music lovers, free hug givers, rights activists, and trinket sellers from all over. There's live music, crafts, yoga, arts, and demonstrations going on constantly. This event is SUPER busy and is always the last weekend in June. This is by far my favorite people watching event of the summer. I would not consider it a real family friendly outing though. For example lots of women opt to be painted insted of wearing tops and you may get hit in the head with lube being tossed from a float during the pride parade (true story).
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This restaurant is also located near German Village and is voted Best Burgers in Columbus. I couldn't agree more, make sure you are super hungry before you go because these burgers are HUGE! Be ready to wait as it is a tiny hole in the wall bar, but well worth it. You'll see this restaurant featured on many food shows for the Thurmanator, created to fuel the body builders during the Arnold Classic.
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| Reading Room at Columbus Commons source streeteatscolumbus.com |
Columbus is constantly updating it's parks and has a plethora to choose from. Some of my favorites north of campus are the Park of Roses, in Clintonville and the 14 miles of bike path called the Olentangy Trail.
A newer park directly in downtown is called Columbus Commons. There is movies, live music, yoga, food trucks, and many more events going on all the time. Check out the event calendar here My favorite thing about this park is called the reading room. The Columbus Public Library (which is fantastic) has carts of books for children and adults that you may borrow and read outside. So cool!
* Columbus Zoo
I know I already posted about this and didn't want to repeat too much. But it's really any awesome place to visit. My favorite event is Wildlights running Nov-Dec!
If you need any more tips check out this link before the next time you are in town: 33 things you need to know about Columbus. Happy adventuring!
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