parking and a local shuttle are complimentary. set off interstate 270, this modern hotel is 9 miles from columbus zoo and aquarium, 10 miles from ohio state university and 12 miles from the ohio expo center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. casual rooms come with free wi-fi, 42-inch flat-screen tvs and pull-out sofas. amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor pool, plus a business center, a cafe/bar and a 24/7 convenience store. they also include work areas, minifridges and coffeemakers John Glenn Columbus International Airport 20 min
ZipZone Outdoor Adventures (16 min) Zip line and adventure Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (9 min) Olentangy Indian Caverns (16 min) The local Delaware tribe used to inhabit these caverns, now accessible for tours in season only. Inniswood Metro Gardens (16 min) Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library. Center of Science and Industry (21 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Alum Creek State Park (16 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. Columbus Park of Roses (14 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Zoombezi Bay (20 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. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (21 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. Sharon Woods (8 min) Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields. Highbanks Metro Park (7 min) Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Ohio History Connection (15 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. |