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Columbus
Columbus [1] is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state in the Mid-Ohio region. It is the home of The Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research enviroment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. Columbus is evolving into a less formal City than days past, the blue suits walking the downtown streets on hot August days are giving way to open collars and more comfortable attire. On warm evenings the downtown eateries are bursting with outside diners and the sidewalks are bustling with activity. All in all, Columbus is a great American City!
Columubus, located at the Heart of Ohio, is truly the horn of Ohio's Cornucopia, visitors will appreciate the vast inventory, and choices of fruit, vegetables, grains, locally raised beef, lamb, goat and just about any other meat you can think of, as well as many choices of fresh and frozen seafood available throughout the year. Ohio has strict inspections of all meat sold for commercial purposes, and you can be assured of a fresh safe source. Visitors to this area will appreciate a plentiful supply of clean water, clean air and unlimited choices of plentiful food supplies. This is reflected in the hundreds of restaurants in the area, offering something for everyone from vegan to roasted goat. Likely, included in your memories of your visit to Columbus, will be the fine foods you experienced while here.
Districts
Culture and History
Named after the Italian explorer who sailed under the Spanish flag (In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue), this city is the largest in Ohio in terms of population with 730,657 (1.7 million in the metropolitan area, which is third in size in Ohio behind Greater Cleveland and Greater Cincinnati) and the 15th largest in the country. A lot of growth has been fueled by government jobs (as the state capital), The Ohio State University (the largest student population in the nation) and numerous Fortune 500 companies headquartered here (Cardinal Health, Nationwide Insurance, Limited Brands, etc.). It is a day's drive from one half of the U.S. population and is located at the intersection of I-70 and I-71.
Columbus will surprise you! A wholesome, slice of Mid-western pie, Columbus has an edge that many other "red" states don't. Columbus has the second largest gay/lesbian population in the country, and it is home to many "names" in the art and fashion world.
Generally arranged in a really big wheel, Columbus is the central hub to many nearby cities including (clockwise from the north):
- Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
- Check Columbus's 7 day forecast at NOAA
Travel to Columbus & Visa Requirements
Flights and airtickets to Columbus
- Port Columbus International Airport (IATA: CMH), 4600 International Gateway, ☎ +1 614 239-4083, [2]. Port Columbus is served by all the major airlines, with direct flights to most major American cities. Aside from rental cars, the airport can also be reached by the #92 bus, or by taxi. A taxi ride to downtown is only 10 minutes and will cost approximately $25. Depending on your schedule and where you are connecting to, it may be worthwhile to check flights to Dayton as well, as they are often cheaper.
Destinations in Columbus:
Columbus - Downtown / Columbus - Northeast / Columbus - Northwest / Columbus - South / Columbus - University Area /
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