There is an energy and excitement in Columbus that's going to hit you as soon as you arrive. Big things are happening here, and you're invited to join in. The city is booming, and not just in population.
Columbus, the capital city of Ohio, is home to Ohio State University with one of the largest student populations in the nation. For the sports lover, Ohio State has more than 30 varsity sports teams and Columbus has both Major League Soccer and National Hockey League teams.
Columbus boasts the COSI Science Center, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and the Zoombezi Bay Water Park. There are also many opportunities to enjoy music around the city including the Columbus Symphony and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.
Activities
Wherever you're staying in Columbus, you're going to have a great trip. The world-class Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a delight any time of year. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens bring horticulture and art together with a spectacular glasshouse, a stunning community garden campus, and sculpture sprinkled throughout. The brand new Scott's Miracle-Gro Foundation Children's Garden focuses on introducing and connecting children to the natural world. The Columbus Museum of Art offers sunny galleries with rotating exhibits and an outdoor sculpture garden.
COSI, the nation’s top science center just got even better with the brand-new, permanent American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery, including a life-sized T. rex cast.
German Village
Herzlich Willkommen! A hearty welcome to German Village, Columbus' premier downtown neighborhood, and one of the preeminent historic districts in the United States. German Village is a 233-acre historic residential district.
Getting there
Airlines serving Columbus, OH (CMH) from Myrtle Beach International Airport
