Experience Columbus
Now's the time to experience Columbus! Downtown Columbus is filled with entertainment districts, full of shopping, restaurants and other attractions. The Arena District surrounds Nationwide Arena, while the Short North Arts District houses one of the best collections of art galleries between New York and Chicago. South of downtown are the historic Brewery District and German Village.
The city's performing arts are showcased in four restored historic theaters. Columbus offers an abundant performing and visual arts scene with touring Broadway performances and professional ballet, symphony, opera, acting troupes and world-class museums.
Shopping doesn't get much better than this. Easton Town Center packages high-end stores with dining and entertainment, while Polaris Fashion Place has five anchors including Saks Fifth Avenue.
Address
Experience Columbus
277 W. Nationwide Blvd., Ste. 125
Columbus, Ohio
43215
Phone Number(s)
Toll-Free: (866) 397-2657
Local Number: (614) 221-2489
E-mail Address(es)
General Information: VisitorInfo@ExperienceColumbus.com
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special Hours:
Website(s)
Homepage
Calendar of Events
Online Packages
Admission
FREE
Special Offers
History Can Be Fun Getaway
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See everything from a giant mastodon skeleton to an impressive collection of Civil War battle flags at the Ohio History Center. History literally comes to life in the adjacent Ohio Village, the re-creation of a typical Ohio town in the Civil War era.
See a full-sized car made in Columbus in the 19th century and learn about the city’s beginnings at the Columbus Historical Society.
Travel back in time at COSI, named the #1 science center in the country by Parents magazine. Experience the very best 1898 and 1962 had to offer, and while there audition for a news anchor position!
Family Fun Getaway
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Have a roaring good time at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - named the #1 zoo in America by USA Travel Guide. See baby tigers, huge bats and the playful polar bear sisters, who swim over your head.
Spend another day exploring COSI - called the #1 science center in the country for families by Parents magazine. Ride a high wire unicycle, go on an archaeological dig and get hands-on with countless activities that make science fun.
Memorial Tournament Travel Package
Starts: 3/1/2013
Ends: 6/2/2013
Take a road trip to the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance. Witness today's best PGA TOUR Pros compete in the Memorial Tournament at Jack Nicklaus' world-renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club!
Roar & Explore in Columbus
Starts: 5/18/2013
Ends: 9/2/2013
Be among the first to see the new dinosaurs at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Cool off at the neighboring Zoombezi Bay - the wildest water park ever. Uncover the truth behind myths when the popular TV series comes to life during MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition at COSI. It’s non-stop adventures for one affordable price!
The Presidents Cup 2013 Travel Package
Starts: 3/1/2013
Ends: 10/6/2013
24 of the world's greatest golfers. 2 iconic team captains. 1 epic event. The Presidents Cup 2013. Experience incredible golf and all the Columbus region has to offer.
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Events
All American Quarter Horse Congress
Arnold Sports Festival
Columbus Arts Festival
Columbus Food & Wine Affair
Columbus International Festival
Columbus Italian Festival
Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest
Columbus Pride Festival
Experience Columbus Days
Festival Latino
First Night Columbus
German Village Haus und Garten Tour
Greek Festival
India Festival
Juneteenth Celebration
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half-Marathon
New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Fun Day
North Market Food and Ohio Wine Festival
Origins Game Fair
Pickerington Violet Festival
Red, White and Boom!
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
The Columbus International Film & Video Festival
Village Lights