Columbus Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Ohio, United States of America
About Columbus
Named after the Italian explorer who sailed under the Spanish flag, this city is the largest in Ohio in terms of population with 906,000 in 2021, and the 14th largest city in the United States—though with only2.1 million people, the metropolitan statistical area is relatively small (the 32nd largest in the nation and the 3rd of 4th largest in Ohio). Major area employers are state government (as the state capital), Ohio State University (the largest student population in the nation) and numerous Fortune 500 companies headquartered here (Cardinal Health, Nationwide Insurance, Limited Brands, etc.) It is a day's drive from one half of the U.S. population and is located at the intersection of I-70 and I-71. Generally arranged in areally big wheel, Columbus is the central hub to many nearby ci
Top Attractions in Columbus
Explore the best things to see and do in Columbus:
- ★All American Quarter Horse Congress
- ★Anthony-Thomas Candy Co.
- ★Asian Festival
- ★Columbus Arts Festival
- ★Columbus Blue Jackets
- ★Columbus Clippers - AAA Baseball
- ★Columbus Crew - Major League Soccer
- ★Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
Where to Eat in Columbus
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Akai Hana
- 🍴Alana's
- 🍴Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant
- 🍴Cameron Mitchel Restaurants
- 🍴Chef Butcher's Creole Kitchen
- 🍴City Barbecue
Where to Stay in Columbus
- 🏨Cambria Suites Columbus/Polaris
- 🏨Columbus Inn
- 🏨Courtyard by Marriott
- 🏨Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Downtown
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Worthington
- 🏨Residence Inn Columbus Downtown
Columbus Travel Guide Sections
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