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Best Things to Do in Columbus

Columbus offers a good mix of things to do. For instance the Arena District, as well as The Ohio State University area, are filled with bars ideal for a night on the town. You can also kill at least a couple hours in German Village eating bratwurst and lazing in its parks. If you want to shop, Easton Town Center is the place to go. And for kids, a ballgame at Huntington Park or an afternoon at the Center of Science and Industry are worthy pursuits.

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#1
Huntington Park
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Overall Rating: Rating: 5.0

Why go: Enjoying a baseball game at Huntington Park is one of recent travelers' favorite things to ... read more»

#2
German Village Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.5

Why go: This village earned its name from the German immigrants who settled here in the early ... read more»

#3
Franklin Park Conservatory
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.5

Why go: The Franklin Park Conservatory fills with flowers, greenery and even Chihuly glass. Several exhibitions are ... read more»

#4
Easton Town Center Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: You'll find the open-air shopping district, Easton Town Center, about a 20-minute drive northeast ... read more»

#5
Ohio State Fair
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: This late July through early August event is one of Columbus' most popular. Basically, it ... read more»

#6
Center of Science and Industry
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: This museum gears itself to kids, but adults don't seem bored by its interactive ... read more»

#7
Arena District Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 3.5

Why go: The downtown Arena District is the self-named "premier entertainment district downtown." So, here you can ... read more»

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