Columbus Vacations, Columbus Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Columbus Vacation Guide

Columbus is the capital of Ohio and ranks as the 15th largest city in United States, just behind San Francisco. Best known as the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes football and basketball, it also hosts two major league teams: the National Hockey League Columbus Blue Jackets and Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew.

Although football probably gets the most press nationwide, sports and the arts are both well-supported in Columbus and its suburbs. Columbus is home to several institutions of higher learning in addition to Ohio State, including Otterbein College, Ohio Dominican University, Franklin University, Capital University, Columbus State Community College, and DeVry University. Many banks and corporations have their national headquarters here.

Famous residents include Jack Hanna, television personality and animal advocate who remains Director Emeritus of the world famous Columbus Zoo, as well as golf great Jack Nicklaus.

What to do in Columbus? Visit the Columbus Zoo, the Franklin Park Conservatory, Short North, German Village, the river front area (especially for Red, White, and Boom!), the Center of Science and Industry, Easton Towne Center, the happenings at the State Fairgrounds, and so much more! Nightlife abounds in the OSU area and around Nationwide Arena. There are many festivals throughout the warmer months!