- Our list of the best things to do in Columbus, Ohio, features the top 154 nearby activities — including 71 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Columbus, OH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Columbus, OH , followed by 123 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Grove City, Gahanna, Delaware, Reynoldsburg and Lancaster
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3055 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH 43202
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A single-screen movie theater, Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse displays first-run films along with a selection of older movies. It also hosts special events and offers a menu with pizza, salads, subs and a variety of beer types.
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The German Village is home to shops, restaurants, and bars. Among the events which are organized in here, there can be remembered the Art Crawl, and the Village Lights.
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Opened in 2000, the Nationwide Arena is the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets and hosts the Arnold Classic, a sports and fitness event hosted by the Governor himself. Public events can be organized in here.
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333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
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The domains covered by the hands-on exhibits at the Center of Science & Industry (COSI) range from space to ocean, including in here a little kids space, a science park, and a gadgets area.
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Home of one of the largest state fairs in the United States, the Ohio State Fairgrounds hosts a yearly event that features concerts and other live music offerings. Additionally, guests of this site are also able to enjoy rides in Kiddieland.
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Almost 10,500 items are in the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art. While the emphasis is on the American art, in here there are also found exhibits which are representative for the European modernism, for example.
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Combining a museum, archive, library, and historic preservation office, the Ohio Historical Center thoroughly explores and documents the history, natural past, and archaeological heritage of the state. The center also acts as the home of the Ohio Historical Society.
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Open to the public since 1867, Schiller Park has amenities like walking paths, gazebos, tennis courts, and bronze statues. The park has an outdoor amphitheater that often hosts community plays and concerts.
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The Columbus Crew Stadium is the home of the MLS soccer team, which won the 2008 MLS Cup. The site also hosts concerts and other special events, including American football, lacrosse, and rugby.
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With plenty of classic arcade games like Donkey Kong Jr. to entertain their patrons, the 16-Bit Bar + Arcade offers their guests a chance to play games while enjoying a beer. They also have a Nintendo 64 with games.