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Things to see in Columbus, Ohio (United States): 34 places and when to go
Columbus, Ohio is a major city in United States with around 1,270,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (10), History (6), Museums and art (5). The best known are Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio Stadium and Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.9819, -82.992
- Population
- About 1,270,000
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (10) · History (6) · Museums and art (5) · Nature (5) · With kids (4) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 469 km as the crow flies
What to see in Columbus, Ohio
The places in and around Columbus, Ohio, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Columbus Museum of ArtMuseum in Columbus, Ohio, United States2.0 km
- Ohio StadiumStadium in Columbus, Ohio, USA3.2 km
- Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & MuseumCartoon museum located on the Ohio State University Campus2.4 km
- German VillageHistoric district in Columbus, Ohio, USA4.0 km
- Saint Patrick ChurchChurch in Ohio, United States1.5 km
- Alligator Effigy MoundEffigy mound in Granville, Ohio, United States43 km
- Alum Creek State ParkState park in Ohio, United States30 km
- Luthor List MoundMountain in United States of America46 km
- Lane Avenue BridgeBridge in United States of America3.7 km
- Madison Lake State ParkPark in the United States of America35 km
- Morris Woods State Nature PreservePark in the United States of America37 km
- Rich HillSummit in Knox County44 km
- Rich Street BridgeBridge in United States of America2.9 km
- Brewery DistrictHistory4.1 km
- Chambers Road Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture42 km
- COSIScience museum in Columbus, Ohio2.8 km
- National Veterans Memorial and MuseumVeterans museum in Columbus, Ohio2.6 km
- Ohio History CenterHistory museum in Columbus, Ohio2.6 km
- Ohio VillageLiving history museum in Columbus, Ohio2.9 km
- Arne Slettebak PlanetariumPlanetarium2.9 km
- Camelot CellarsWinery2.5 km
- Columbus Brewing Co.Brewery6.8 km
- Combustion Brewery & TaproomBrewery4.9 km
- Four String Brewing Co.Brewery7.5 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
When to go to Columbus, Ohio
The best time to visit Columbus, Ohio is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:28
- FebPossible10:29
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:13
- JunBest time14:49
- JulBest time14:34
- AugBest time13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecPossible9:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. In April, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Columbus, Ohio
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 469 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Columbus, Ohio?
The best known: Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio Stadium, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, German Village, Saint Patrick Church. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Columbus, Ohio?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.
How do you get to Columbus, Ohio?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 469 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Columbus, Ohio as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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