 Discover Columbus, Ohio
Columbus
Author: Derek Jensen (Tysto) (public domain)
Introducing Columbus
Columbus Travel Guide is created to help you plan your trip to Columbus, Ohio on a limited budget. All the major sights of the city is described along with the best mode of transportation to take you there.
About Columbus
Columbus is the capital of the US state of Ohio. It is also the third largest city in the state behind Cincinnati and Cleveland. Named after Christopher Columbus, the city has a population of 730,000 people within a metropolitan area of 1.7 million people.
Guide to Columbus OH Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Columbus OH that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Downtown Columbus at night
Author: Derek Jensen (public domain)
More on Columbus OH
Columbus was founded in 1812 and is located at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. It has been the capital of Ohio since 1816. The choice of Columbus, rather than earlier front-runners Cincinnati or Zanesvilles, was a compromise to locate the capital at the center of the state.
Archaeological evidence has indicated the presence of human habitation in the Columbus area since prehistoric times, with the discovery of Native American burial mound at several locations.
Today Columbus has a modern downtown area, the result of a facelift that begun in the 1970's, the result of which several heritage landmarks were pulled down, including Union Station and Neil House Hotel. A few skyscrapers were added to the skyline while the waterfront was developed into an excellent recreational area called Scioto Mile.
Budget Travel to Columbus
By Plane
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the main gateway for most visitors by air. There are direct connections with most major US cities. You can get from the airport to downtown on Bus No. 92. The same 10-minute distance can be covered by taxi, of course, for $25.
By Bus
Greyhound bus links Columbus with many US cities.
Budget Travel within Columbus
The main public transport provider in Columbus is the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), which operates the buses in Columbus.
Business in Columbus
Columbus is recognized as an emerging global city and benefits from a diverse economy, with a high-concentration of technology, retail, healthcare and insurance businesses choosing Columbus office space as their company base.
Photos of Columbus
Ohio Statehouse, Columbus
Author: Alexander Smith (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0)
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Accommodation in Columbus
- Look for Hotel Rooms in Columbus
Helping you compare room rates from different online booking sites.
- Look for Youth Hostels
View list of youth hostels with online booking.
Places of Interest in Columbus
- Ohio Statehouse
Historic statehouse built in the 19th century with a unique drum-shaped cupola.
- Ohio Historical Center
Center with interactive displays that traces the history of Ohio.
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
Garden founded in 1895, with indoor simulation of exotic climates.
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