off interstate 71, this casual hotel is 6 miles from columbus park of roses and 5 miles from the magic mountain fun center polaris. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms add microwaves, minifridges and in-room whirlpool tubs. hot breakfast is complimentary, as is parking. featuring colorful accent walls, the straightforward rooms come with flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and safes, in addition to free wi-fi. other amenities include 3 banquet rooms and guest laundry facilities John Glenn Columbus International Airport 15 min
Center of Science and Industry (21 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Highbanks Metro Park (11 min) Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (11 min) North Market Downtown (18 min) Zoombezi Bay (20 min) Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Alum Creek State Park (14 min) 4,630-acre hub with camping, disc golf, a dog park, picnic tables, hiking trails & a popular beach. Ohio Statehouse (18 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Ohio History Connection (16 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (20 min) Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. Wexner Center for the Arts (18 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. Inniswood Metro Gardens (11 min) Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library. Sharon Woods (6 min) Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (17 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. Columbus Museum of Art (19 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Columbus Park of Roses (14 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. |