Some guests are traveling to the Buckeye State from many states away (Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, California, New Jersey, Illinois, and of course Kentucky). While you are here you may want to check out some unique things about Columbus. Directions to each are from the ACC!
For all you history buffs:
Statehouse
http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/
The 150 year old building serves as both a place of learning and the state’s working seat of government. Visitors to the Statehouse can experience Ohio’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.
Address:
1 Capitol Square • Columbus, Ohio 43215
It's the closest attraction to the ACC, only 302 Feet away!
You can walk!
Directions:
Head right on E Broad St toward Lazelle St
Turn left onto S 3rd St and walk 302 feet
COSI
Explore Science. Discover fun! COSI is a
dynamic hands-on science center located in Central Ohio that is fun for all ages.
Address:
333 W Broad St.
333 W Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
You can walk from the ACC!
Directions:
Head west on E Broad St toward Lazelle St
Destination will be on the left .5 miles
Destination will be on the left .5 miles
Franklin Park Conservatory
www.fpconservatory.org
Built in 1895, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical landmark. It is a premier horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and a signature collection of work by glass artist Dale Chihuly.
Hours:
Daily 10am - 5pm
Wednesdays 10am - 8pm
Admission:
$11 adults
$9 seniors and students with valid ID
$6 children 3-17, under age 2 FREE
Directions:
Turn left on East Broad Street
Drive about 1 mile and it will be on the left
www.fpconservatory.org
Built in 1895, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical landmark. It is a premier horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and a signature collection of work by glass artist Dale Chihuly.
Hours:
Daily 10am - 5pm
Wednesdays 10am - 8pm
Admission:
$11 adults
$9 seniors and students with valid ID
$6 children 3-17, under age 2 FREE
Directions:
Turn left on East Broad Street
Drive about 1 mile and it will be on the left
Columbus Mueseum of Art
www.columbusmuseum.org
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday - 10am-5:30PM
Thursdays - 10am-8:30PM
Admission:
Members - Free
Adults - $10
Seniors 60 and over and Students 18 + - $8
Students 6 - 17 - $5
Children 5 and under - Free
Directions:
Turn left onto East Broad St.
Walk or drive 1/2 mile and Museum will be on left.
www.columbusmuseum.org
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday - 10am-5:30PM
Thursdays - 10am-8:30PM
Admission:
Members - Free
Adults - $10
Seniors 60 and over and Students 18 + - $8
Students 6 - 17 - $5
Children 5 and under - Free
Directions:
Turn left onto East Broad St.
Walk or drive 1/2 mile and Museum will be on left.
North Market
www.northmarket.com
The North Market is an open air market with over 30 different food stands from bakers to farmers. This would be a great place for breakfast Saturday morning.
Address:
59 Spruce St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 463-9664Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 8am – 5pm
Sunday: Noon – 5pm
Directions:
Head West on E. Broad toward Lazelle St.
Turn right onto N. Pearl St.
Take the 2nd left onto E. Gay St.
Take the 1st right on o N. High St.
Turn Left onto Vine St.
Turn right Park St.
Take the 1st right onto Spruce St.
Short North
www.shortnorth.org
The Short North is a trendy little district in the heart of downtown Columbus.
It has shops, restaraunts, art galleries, and live entertainment.
Directions:
Head West on E. Broad St. toward S. 3rd St.
Turn right on N. Pearl St.
Take the 2nd left onto E. Gay St.
Take the 1st right onto N. High St.
The Short North is a district that goes up and down High St.
Just park and start walking up and down the streets.
www.northmarket.com
The North Market is an open air market with over 30 different food stands from bakers to farmers. This would be a great place for breakfast Saturday morning.
Address:
59 Spruce St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 463-9664Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 8am – 5pm
Sunday: Noon – 5pm
Directions:
Head West on E. Broad toward Lazelle St.
Turn right onto N. Pearl St.
Take the 2nd left onto E. Gay St.
Take the 1st right on o N. High St.
Turn Left onto Vine St.
Turn right Park St.
Take the 1st right onto Spruce St.
Short North
www.shortnorth.org
The Short North is a trendy little district in the heart of downtown Columbus.
It has shops, restaraunts, art galleries, and live entertainment.
Directions:
Head West on E. Broad St. toward S. 3rd St.
Turn right on N. Pearl St.
Take the 2nd left onto E. Gay St.
Take the 1st right onto N. High St.
The Short North is a district that goes up and down High St.
Just park and start walking up and down the streets.
Columbus ZOO
http://www.columbuszoo.org/
Address:
4850 West Powell Rd.
Powell, OH 43065
Admission
Under 2 Free
Ages 2-9 $9.99
Ages 2-9 $9.99
Ages 10-59 $14.99
Ages 60+ $10.99
Hours:
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Directions:
From south of Columbus: Take Interstate 71 North to 270 West.
Follow 270 West to Sawmill Road (Exit 20) and go North (or left) on Sawmill
Road. Sawmill Road will become Sawmill Parkway. Continue on Sawmill Parkway
until you reach Powell Road/SR 750. Turn left onto Powell Road/SR 750. The Zoo
entrance is approximately 1 mile on the right.
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