off interstate 270, this modern hotel is a 14. 3-mile drive from cosi. kids 18 and under stay free with a parent or grandparent. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. free continental breakfast and parking are offered, as well as a fitness center and 1 meeting room. 2-mile drive from the ohio state university and a 14. the columbus zoo and aquarium is a 15-minute drive away. upgraded rooms and suites add minifridges and microwaves. the casual rooms include pillow-top mattresses, coffeemakers, free wifi and flat-screen tvs with hd channels John Glenn Columbus International Airport 25 min
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (23 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. North Market Downtown (18 min) Highbanks Metro Park (17 min) Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Olentangy Indian Caverns (22 min) The local Delaware tribe used to inhabit these caverns, now accessible for tours in season only. Columbus Museum of Art (20 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (18 min) Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. Scioto Audubon Metro Park (20 min) Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres. Center of Science and Industry (20 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Ohio Statehouse (19 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Zoombezi Bay (18 min) Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Columbus Park of Roses (18 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Ohio History Connection (21 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. Wexner Center for the Arts (22 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. Indian Run Falls (7 min) Serene, forested urban oasis with a stream, scenic cascading waterfall & nature trails. Alum Creek State Park (25 min) 4,630-acre hub with camping, disc golf, a dog park, picnic tables, hiking trails & a popular beach. |