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| Places to go in Ohio |
There are many interesting places to visit in Ohio. The state is perhaps well known for being home to the largest Amish community in the United States, a wealth of historical sites, charming shops and beautiful parks.
If you are visiting Columbus Ohio for the first time, there are a variety of fun things to do in Columbus Ohio that includes visiting the renowned Columbus zoo, touring the Statehouse and enjoying some outdoor activities.
Another reason that makes a Columbus vacation popular is that the city is within driving distance of other Ohio cities such as Dayton OH, Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Outdoor Activities
One of the most popular fun things to do in Columbus Ohio where everyone can have a good time it’s to visit its many parks scattered in the area.
The central and greater Columbus area parks offer paved walking trails, kid’s playgrounds, picnicking areas and acres of land ideal for dog walkers.
Schiller Park, located in the German Village area of downtown Columbus, and the Whetstone Park of Roses, located in central Columbus are two great parks where you can enjoy a fun day out.
If you are looking to enjoy water activities and explore interesting wildlife and don’t mind a 40-minute drive to Champaign, the Darby Creeks, are good places to enjoy canoeing, spotting wildlife and fishing.
Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Cultural Attractions
One of the most popular cultural attractions in Columbus Ohio is touring the Statehouse and visiting the Statehouse Education and Visitors Center to see how and where the government business is conducted, as well as art relics and historical artifacts at the center.
Places of Interest
* The Columbus Museum of Art is home to exhibits and work collections of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century American and European modern art.
* The Franklin Park Conservatory is home to a unique botanical collection exhibited in a natural environment. If you visit the Franklin Park Conservatory in the spring, they have a butterfly exhibit where you can see butterflies hatching and flying around.
Festivals
Columbus Ohio is home to a wealth of festivals to celebrate arts, music, food and history.
Three of the most popular ones include:
* The African American Heritage Festival, held in late April, is an event that brings people of all walks of life to celebrate African-American heritage.
* Hell City Tattoo Festival, held in late May, celebrates body art and the education of tattooing. The festival is also popular as many people come to the festival to be tattooed by the world’s best artists.
* Park Street Festival, held in the first week of June, is one of the most popular festivals and fun things to do in Columbus Ohio in the summer. The festival is home to plenty of entertainment, fun for the family, live music and games.
Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Nightlife
The city of Columbus Ohio is home to a mixed nightlife to suit everyone and ranges from bars to theaters.
For instance, the Ohio Theater, located nearby the Statehouse, is a great place for a lovely night out where you can enjoy anything from classical music to hot concerts.
Another popular place is Easton Town Center, which is a multi complex, home to live theater, comedy shows and regularly scheduled open-air concert events and festivals.
Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Shopping
Columbus Ohio is home to charming boutiques and department stores where you can enjoy a fun day out shopping.
* Easton Town Center is not only a great place to enjoy a night out but it is also, one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city of Columbus.
* Short North neighborhood and the German Village in downtown Columbus are home to quaint boutiques and trendy shopping stores.
Fun Things to do in Columbus Ohio: Fun Attractions
If you are traveling to the city in the summer months, one of the most popular fun things to do in Columbus Ohio outdoors is to visit a water park such as Zoombezi Bay Water park and Fort Rapids Water Park.
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