John Glenn Columbus International Airport 25 min
Glacier Ridge Metro Park (13 min) Marshy wetland park with various birds, a boardwalk, trails & a viewing tower, plus facilities. Olentangy Indian Caverns (23 min) The local Delaware tribe used to inhabit these caverns, now accessible for tours in season only. Columbus Park of Roses (18 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Ohio Statehouse (21 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Zoombezi Bay (15 min) Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Indian Run Falls (8 min) Serene, forested urban oasis with a stream, scenic cascading waterfall & nature trails. Inniswood Metro Gardens (21 min) Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (15 min) Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. North Market Downtown (20 min) Columbus Museum of Art (22 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Alum Creek State Park (25 min) 4,630-acre hub with camping, disc golf, a dog park, picnic tables, hiking trails & a popular beach. Highbanks Metro Park (17 min) Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Center of Science and Industry (22 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. 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. |