Columbus, OH Pictures

Downtown buildings reflection into the Scioto River makes for a great photo op. Matt Kazmierski Getty Images

Catch a game at Huntington Park, home to the minor league Columbus Clippers, if the team is in town during your visit. Courtesy Huntington Park

The quaint German Village features charming shops and plenty of German eateries. Ed Elberfeld Experience Columbus

This bookshop is a mainstay in the German Village. Vasenka Photography Flickr

If you're in town from late July to early August, you won't want to miss the Ohio State Fair, where the illuminated Ferris wheel is a crowd favorite. Courtesy the Ohio State Fair

You'll find this lovely park inside the city's quaint German Village.  Larry Hamill Experience Columbus

This science center features many engaging exhibits and is a hit with families. Rainer Ziehm Experience Columbus

Easton Town Center is a popular open-air shopping complex. Courtesy Easton Town Center

Several restaurants and small parks abound within the Easton Town Center, in addition to the abundance of shops. Earl Flickr

This sprawling conservatory features several greenhouses and botanical gardens. Courtesy Franklin Park Conservatory

Various types of flowers are on display at the botanical gardens in Columbus. Justin Grimes Flickr

The butterfly garden at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is popular with visitors. Tim Perdue Flickr

Gorgeous flowers bloom in the botanical gardens and conservatory. Justin Grimes Flickr

While on a stroll through the Topiary Garden, you might just see this couple doing the same. ptc24 Flickr

You'll find all sorts of tasty goods at the North Market. Cathe Moog Experience Columbus

Produce, flowers and artwork are just a few of the things you'll find at the North Market. John Angelo Arnold Agency

The ornate Ohio Theatre is one of a few performing arts venues in the city. D.R. Goff Experience Columbus

The fountains at Scioto Mile light up different colors and spout water. Rod Berry Ohio Stock Photography

Schmidt's is where locals and visitors head to get a traditional German sausage. It's located in the German Village. Wally Gobetz Flickr

Try a traditional sausage dish in the German Village, with sides like applesauce and sauerkraut. Sam Howzit Flickr

This tasty mix of peanut butter and chocolate is a famous state sweet. Steven Depolo Flickr

This famous ice cream brand got its start in Columbus. You can sample flavors like darkest chocolate, brambleberry crisp and savannah buttermint. Betty B Flickr

The Columbus riverfront has been renovated and now features acres of green land and trails. Randall Schieber Experience Columbus