Welcome to
Columbus, OH, gateway to the Midwest. Columbus
is home to a wide variety of interesting sites.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical
Gardens is currently hosting the Blooms and Butterfly exhibition, open from
March to September. The exhibit features exotic flowers and fluttering
butterflies. Those who visit will see cocoons dangling from branches, while
multi-colored butterflies land on the heads and hands of visitors.
Occasionally, a cocoon begins to wiggle and a damp butterfly emerges. The heady
smell of flowers fills the air. The conservatory is a fascinating place to
spend an afternoon.
The
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is another “must –see” destination. In the African exhibit, giraffes roam in a
large open field. At feeding time, visitors can feed these gentle animals by
hand at a designated feeding area. The Zoo is home to thousands of other
animals as well. Polar bears swim lazily in a glass bottomed pool while
visitors watch. The sleepy koalas relax in eucalyptus trees and kangaroos
bounce along the walkway in the Australian exhibit. The pleasant walkways between exhibits and viewing
areas make the Zoo a delightful place to visit.
Columbus’s bustling downtown is home to the National Hockey League Columbus Blue Jackets. Even for those who are not fans, the Arena District has many bars and restaurants catering to different palates, giving a visitors a taste of Columbus night life.
Columbus’s bustling downtown is home to the National Hockey League Columbus Blue Jackets. Even for those who are not fans, the Arena District has many bars and restaurants catering to different palates, giving a visitors a taste of Columbus night life.
North
Market, located at 59 Spruce Street, is minutes from Nationwide Arena. This last
public market in Columbus is full of bakeries, and coffee shops, as well as other
specialty stores and restaurants. North Market also sponsors an outdoor farmer’s
market from April to October. Butcher shops and the fish monger make this
another fascinating place to see.
Columbus
has a wide range of lodging options. The Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
hosts its guests in great luxury at $269 a night. The nearby Holiday Inn in the
University District rents its room for $108. There are also many hotels
available further away from downtown.
If
you need a weekend getaway, or a week’s vacation, Columbus has something for
everyone.
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