John Glenn Columbus International Airport 23 min
Inniswood Metro Gardens (19 min) Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library. Olentangy Indian Caverns (18 min) The local Delaware tribe used to inhabit these caverns, now accessible for tours in season only. North Market Downtown (20 min) Columbus Park of Roses (16 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (11 min) Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. Indian Run Falls (4 min) Serene, forested urban oasis with a stream, scenic cascading waterfall & nature trails. Highbanks Metro Park (15 min) Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Center of Science and Industry (23 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Wexner Center for the Arts (20 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. Columbus Museum of Art (22 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Ohio History Connection (19 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. Zoombezi Bay (11 min) Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Alum Creek State Park (23 min) 4,630-acre hub with camping, disc golf, a dog park, picnic tables, hiking trails & a popular beach. Ohio Statehouse (20 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Topiary Park (22 min) Quiet park featuring landscape plants artistically trimmed to recreate a famous Seurat painting. |