| the standard rooms include minifridges and tvs with expanded cable channels, plus wifi access. this unpretentious budget lodging is off interstate 70 and 10 miles from downtown columbus. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the greater columbus convention center is 9. free morning coffee and parking are offered, plus there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a coin laundry. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member. 4 miles away John Glenn Columbus International Airport 21 min
Zoombezi Bay (28 min) Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (17 min) 7,000-acre park with forests, rivers & creeks offering water sports, trails & nature programs. Columbus Museum of Art (16 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Scioto Audubon Metro Park (16 min) Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres. Hollywood Casino Columbus (12 min) Casino with game tables, slots, a stage for bands & restaurants, including a steakhouse & buffet. Center of Science and Industry (16 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Ohio History Connection (18 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (19 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. Scioto Mile Fountain (15 min) Wexner Center for the Arts (19 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. Columbus Park of Roses (20 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (29 min) Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. Topiary Park (16 min) Quiet park featuring landscape plants artistically trimmed to recreate a famous Seurat painting. North Market Downtown (14 min) Ohio Statehouse (15 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. |