Columbus, Ohio is the state capital and the home of Ohio State University and the internationally acclaimed Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Cheap hotels in Columbus include Hawthorn Suites and Baymont Inn and Suites. Best Western Columbus Plus features an Olympic size pool, a restaurant and a fitness center. DoubleTree Suites in downtown Columbus offers moderately priced rooms, as well as suites with separate living rooms.
If cheap hotels in Columbus do not suit your fancy, the Hyatt Regency provides luxury accommodations in a convenient downtown location. The Blackwell offers luxury rooms and suites, equipped with in-room safes, HD televisions and wireless Internet access.
The Columbus Museum of Art, founded in 1931, holds collections of modern American and European paintings, photographs and sculptures. You can explore contemporary artworks and enjoy live musical performances at the Wexner Center for the Arts, located on the Ohio State University campus.
The university's Orton Geological Museum holds collections of dinosaurs, meteorites, fossils and crystals. The campus also features the Ohio State University Athletics Hall of Fame, Jack Nicklaus Museum and Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center.
For a taste of nineteenth century Columbus, visit the Kelton House Museum and Garden. Built in 1852, the home displays impressive collections of Victorian silverware and Civil War memorabilia. The Kelton gardens feature azaleas, rhododendrons and wildflowers.
Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, has made the zoo famous through his regular television appearances. The zoo displays collections of Siberian tigers, gorillas, kangaroos, polar bears and cheetahs and features amusement and water parks.
The Ohio State Fair, held annually during the summer, features rides, livestock competitions, art exhibits and historical reenactments. The event coincides with the Jazz and Ribs Festival and Columbus Arts Festival.
Columbus dining options range from old world to modern fusion. Schmidt's Restaurant offers German cuisine made from family recipes. Latitude 41 serves gourmet dishes in a trendy atmosphere and The Thurman Cafe offers burgers, subs and pizzas.
Our recommendations in Columbus
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport
Located in Columbus, Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport is in an area with good airport proximity. Ohio Theatre and COSI are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Easton Town Center. Check out an event or a game at Nationwide Arena, and consider making time for Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, a top attraction not to be missed.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
Located in Columbus, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Columbus North is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Mapfre Stadium or Nationwide Arena.
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU
Located in Columbus, Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU is near the airport. Ohio Theatre and COSI are cultural highlights and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Mapfre Stadium or Schottenstein Center.
Columbus Grand Hotel & Banquet Center
Located in Columbus, Columbus Grand Hotel & Banquet Center is in the business district. Ohio Theatre and COSI are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center. Check out an event or a game at Mapfre Stadium, and consider making time for Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, a top attraction not to be missed.
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown - Convention Center
Located in Columbus, Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown - Convention Center is in the city center. Ohio Theatre and COSI are cultural highlights and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nationwide Arena or Mapfre Stadium. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds
Located in Columbus, Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds is in the city center. Ohio Theatre and COSI are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Mapfre Stadium or Nationwide Arena.
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbus
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbus is located in Columbus. Ohio Theatre and COSI are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Mapfre Stadium or Nationwide Arena.
Magnuson Grand Columbus North
Located in Columbus, Magnuson Grand Columbus North is in the suburbs. Ohio Theatre and COSI are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center. Check out an event or a game at Mapfre Stadium, and consider making time for Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.