What to do in Central Ohio, OH

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National Veterans Memorial and Museum featuring a memorial, a garden and heritage elements

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens featuring a park and interior views as well as a couple

COSI featuring signage as well as a large group of people

Veterans Memorial showing signage and a memorial

Central Ohio Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Central Ohio is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central Ohio to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Central Ohio Attractions

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Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Cleveland City centre Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: CA $14
Top 5 things to do	Cleveland: Cleveland History Centre General Admission Ticket Skip the Line: Cleveland History Centre Admission Ticket Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
Half-day tours	Skip the Line: Cleveland History Centre Admission Ticket Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours Eliot Ness Investigation Escape Room (1930s detective theme)
With kids	Cleveland: Cleveland History Centre General Admission Ticket Skip the Line: Cleveland History Centre Admission Ticket Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours Cleveland: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket West Side Market Food Tour

What to do in Central Ohio

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Ohio State House aerial at sunrise with Huntington Center and Vern Riffe State Office Tower

Ohio State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Easton Town Center

During your visit to Columbus, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Have the African jungle, the Australian outback and the wildlife of the world at your fingertips at this acclaimed city zoo.

Ohio Stadium

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

COSI

There’s always more to discover in this innovative science adventure center, complete with giant 3-D digital screen and hundreds of fun-filled activities.

Nationwide Arena

Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ohio Expo Center and State Fair

Enjoy a stop at Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, an entertaining place to visit in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

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Santa Maria featuring a bay or harbour and heritage elements

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

Enjoy entertainment options like theaters, concerts, and the Scioto Mile's riverfront parks in this central business district with towering buildings and various educational institutions.

The Broad Street Bridge over the Scioto River in columbus, Ohio

Polaris

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Polaris is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while in the area.

Short North

Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings.

University District

4/5(1 area review)

Home to Ohio State University, the University District boasts a diverse range of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and the Gateway Film Center. Explore Ohio Stadium and Old North Columbus for a taste of local culture.

Old residential buildings along brick sidewalks maintain an old world charm in German Village, a uniquely preserved neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by McConnell Arts Center or The Shops at Worthington while you're exploring the area.

Easton

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Easton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center while you're in town.

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