The capital of the US state of Ohio, Columbus is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. With a diverse economy, it is home to the world-renowned organizations, especially the Ohio State University (the third-largest university campus in the nation). In addition, it has many noteworthy buildings including One Nationwide Plaza, the Greek Revival State Capitol, Green Lawn Cemetery, the art-deco Ohio Judicial Center, Ohio Statehouse, Rhodes State Office Tower, and to name a few. This metropolitan is loaded with world-class museums, renowned performing arts institutions, professional sports, parks and attractions, annual festivities, great shopping scene, and others. 

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions

German Village

Located in the south of downtown, German Village was established by German immigrants during the early-to-mid-19th century. It is a historic neighborhood of Columbus which is popular for its fascinating brick houses. From the aesthetic culture, a mix of boutique shops, hip bars, and amazing public parks, to numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, this district is a prime spot for every visitor who has come to explore the bona fide gems of the city. German Village is centered around Schiller Park that is full of gardens and also has a pond, an outdoor theater and lined by large Victorian homes. Visit the amazing Thurman Café and Max & Erma's for lip-smacking food and delicacies. Come across the glory of this neighborhood which was once titled as one of America's Great Places in the neighborhoods category. 

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

One of the must-see attractions, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit zoo which has an international reputation. It has an expansive collection of more than 7,000 animals with over 800 species hailing from all over the world. The zoo houses eight distinct regions, 18-hole Safari Golf Club, Zoombezi Bay (water park), and Jungle Jack's Landing (amusement park). The eight regions that house animals are themed as North America, Asia Quest, Shores and aquarium, Polar Frontier, Heart of Africa, Congo Expedition, the Islands of Southeast Asia, and Voyage to Australia and the Islands and each region represent animals as per their names. The other attraction of the zoo is Mangels-Illions Carousel which is a grand carousel in the style of Coney Island with 52 hand-carved horses and two chariots. 

Columbus Museum of Art

Established in the year 1878, the Columbus Museum of art is the first art museum to register its charter with Ohio. It has the collection of modern and contemporary art from America and Europe, and other exhibits including glass art, folk art, and photography. It also boasts a huge space called the JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity which features a free creativity lounge with hands-on products, galleries, the Studio, the Wonder Room, and gathering areas. Moreover, the museum is known for embracing the world’s largest collection of works by Columbus born artists George Bellows, Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, and Elijah Pierce. 

The Best Time to Visit 

The city of Columbus has a humid continental climate embraced with warm, moist summers and cold, dry winters. Summers are the peak season in the city and you can take well advantage of flora and fauna during this spell. Another ideal time to visit is the fall season in the months of September and October when the weather is pleasant and you can relish more scenic beauty due to the foliage. Plus, accommodation rates become more affordable with less crowd. Winters are extremely cold and even get ready to witness snowflakes between January and March. Therefore, travel from mid-June to mid-September to enjoy warm-weather activities in the city. 

Airports

1. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
2. Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

Columbus Facts

Country/State: The United States/Ohio

Population: ∽879,170 (2017)

Currency: The United States Dollar

Language: English

Visa on Arrival: A citizen of a foreign country who wants to enter the United States normally must first get a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the passenger’s country of citizenship. For further details, check the official website: https://travel.state.gov.   

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