| an on-site restaurant serves a breakfast buffet and american specialties all day. other perks include free parking, 22 meeting rooms and a 7,500 sq ft ballroom, and a business center. a 2-minute drive from interstate 270, this modern hotel at crosswoods business park is 17 minutes' drive from downtown columbus. there's also an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. flat-screen tvs and wifi (fee) are offered in each room, as well as contemporary decor and custom-designed beds. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add separate living areas, plus microwaves and minifridges
John Glenn Columbus International Airport 20 min
ZipZone Outdoor Adventures (5 min)
Zip line and adventure Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (21 min)
88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. 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. Sharon Woods (8 min)
Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields. Columbus Park of Roses (14 min)
A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (10 min) Columbus Museum of Art (19 min)
Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Zoombezi Bay (19 min)
Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (20 min)
Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. Highbanks Metro Park (8 min)
Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Alum Creek State Park (17 min)
4,630-acre hub with camping, disc golf, a dog park, picnic tables, hiking trails & a popular beach. Ohio History Connection (16 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. Inniswood Metro Gardens (16 min)
Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library. | 
