| off highway 23 and i-270, this informal hotel is 9 miles from ohio state university and 13 miles from nationwide arena. warm, contemporary rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as coffeemakers and minifridges. suites add separate living areas and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a casual bistro/bar serves breakfast and dinner. parking is complimentary. some have pull-out sofas. theres also a business center, an indoor pool and an exercise room John Glenn Columbus International Airport 20 min
Columbus Museum of Art (19 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. ZipZone Outdoor Adventures (17 min) Zip line and adventure Zoombezi Bay (20 min) Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Columbus Park of Roses (14 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (20 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. Highbanks Metro Park (7 min) Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (9 min) Ohio Statehouse (18 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Olentangy Indian Caverns (16 min) The local Delaware tribe used to inhabit these caverns, now accessible for tours in season only. Alum Creek State Park (16 min) 4,630-acre hub with camping, disc golf, a dog park, picnic tables, hiking trails & a popular beach. Inniswood Metro Gardens (16 min) Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library. Sharon Woods (8 min) Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (20 min) Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. Ohio History Connection (15 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. Center of Science and Industry (21 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. |