Columbus

Columbus is the capital city of the state of Ohio, known for its quintessential take on the American experience. The city, one of the most populous in the United States is known for its large universities, football culture and notable zoos. Columbus features several things to do and its metropolitan nature is expertly fused with its historical identity.

Columbus features several beautiful attractions that allow visitors to interact with the spirit of the city. A famous stop in the city is The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, an 88-acre conservatory complex where you can build a terrarium for yourself. The gardens are just one of Columbus's 19 Metro Parks that soften the urban skyline of the city.

Each park features a new thing for tourists to do, be it hiking, rock climbing or fishing. An especially romantic destination among these pearls of nature is the Park of Roses in Whetstone Park, featuring more than 12,000 roses of every variety and colour. The most spectacular point in Columbus is The Scioto Mile, a walkway that can be observed while walking or biking that takes visitors through the downtown riverfront, providing them with the best view of the skyline.

Tourists can even kayak down the Scioto River along the walkway lines. On the first Saturday of every month, tourists flock to The Short North Gallery Hop, one of the most enjoyable free things to do in Columbus. The streets of 'The Hop' are occupied by numerous art galleries and boutiques and street musicians play music late into the night.

Downtown Columbus is especially distinct for its association with music- The Columbus Symphony Orchestra plays seasonally at the Columbus Commons where visitors can relax under the night sky to music. The city's other urban attractions include a ziplining experience in the dark, drive-in and reconstructed theatres, and shopping at some famous districts including the Polaris Fashion Place and the Easton Town Center. The city is also famous for its numerous museums and spectacular zoos, the latter of which includes the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.

Tourists will be able to discern the true American spirit that flows through the veins of Columbus with its enjoyable selection of attractions and juxtaposition of the old and new.