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Welcome!
Century-old buildings and skyscrapers nestled against the Scioto River set the stage for adventure in Columbus! The city offers a thriving art community, a renowned zoo, one of the largest universities in the country, exciting nightclubs and restaurants in addition to shopping and world-class athletic competition. Come prepared for great surprises!
What is a sea cow anyway? The Columbus Zoo has the answer! The adventure starts with "Manatee Coast" but don't stop there. Other marvelous animals, including cheetahs and lowland gorillas, await your visit. Don't forget to check out the country's largest reptile collection to complete the adventure.
Ohio Historical Center: 60,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits range from the time of the mastadons through the development of Ohio's modern cities. The 1999 program "All That Jazz" promises to thrill you with segments like "JazzOhio," which highlights the contributions of stars like Nancy Wilson and Roland Kirk. Ohio Village invites visitors to experience an 1860's town complete with dirt roads and picket fences. Don't forget to visit the general store, one-room school house and see the featured baseball team. Try a variety of old-fashioned activities and see the Santa Maria - an authentic replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship. You'll be amazed by its size!
Choose from offerings in German Village, Short North and OSU campus. With themed restaurants, nightclubs, comedy clubs, concerts, and discotheques, night owls will find plenty to do! Check out the Columbus Alive Wired link located in the left column to get current information on entertainment.
If sports thrill you, you've come to the right place!
Check out the Ohio State University Buckeyes. As a Big 10 "powerhouse," the University has 34 cvarsity sports - more than any other university in the country.
The Columbus Crew Stadium, the first soccer-specific stadium in soccer history, hosts Ohio's Columbus Crew which debuted in 1996. A great choice for an action-packed adventure!
The Columbus Clippers, the class AAA New York Yankees affiliate, thrill fans at Copper Stadium. A must-see for lovers of America's pastime.
Don't forget to see the NHL's newest franchise, the Colubus Blue Jackets, when they start "making hockey history in 2000."
For more information,
visit the links located in the left column. Have a great time!
