John Glenn Columbus International Airport 18 min
Center of Science and Industry (18 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Inniswood Metro Gardens (16 min) Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library. Zoombezi Bay (25 min) Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (12 min) Columbus Park of Roses (12 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Ohio Statehouse (14 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Columbus Museum of Art (15 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (17 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (26 min) Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. Highbanks Metro Park (15 min) Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Alum Creek State Park (19 min) 4,630-acre hub with camping, disc golf, a dog park, picnic tables, hiking trails & a popular beach. Ohio History Connection (12 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. North Market Downtown (15 min) Sharon Woods (9 min) Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields. Wexner Center for the Arts (15 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. |