Columbus, OH Area Attractions

German Village Society COSI Chocolate Dreams Factory Funny Bone Comedy Club Columbus Museum of Arts

Short North. A downtown Columbus area complete with beautifully restored homes, theatres, art galleries, and a diverse array of restaurants and cafes. www.shortnorth.com

Franklin Park Conservatory. Franklin Park Conservatory offers unique botanical collections and garden exhibitions, while striving to preserve tradition of gardening. Exhibitions change on a regular basis. Call (614) 645-TREE or visit www.fpconservatory.org for exhibition and ticket information.

German Village Society. This historic district is located just blocks from downtown Columbus. The 233-acre area offers a glimpse of how a working-class neighborhood developed and grew in the nineteenth century. Guided tours sponsored by the German Village Society provide a comprehensive overview of the history and rehabilitation of this German Village. (866) 243-6408 www.germanvillage.com

National Trail Raceway. This 320-acre racing facility offers a variety of drag racing entertainment for the whole family. The facility is located about 20 miles east of Columbus on old U.S. Highway 40, one mile north of Interstate 70 at the Kirkersville exit. www.nationaltrailraceway.com  [Top]

COSI (Center of Science and Industries). The COSI is considered one of the most respected science centers in the nation. COSI features more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout its discovery-based, themed exhibition areas that also include programs to make science fun and engaging through hands-on discovery. www.cosi.org
 
Prime Outlet Jeffersonville. Visit this shopping destination located in Jeffersonville, midway between Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton. This center has more than 100 manufacturer outlet stores that are sure to please even the most discriminating shopper. (866) 243-6408, (866) 243-6408 www.primeoutlets.com  [Top]

Chocolate Dreams Factory. The Chocolate Dreams Factory prints images and words directly on a wide variety of delicious chocolate and candy products, from chocolate lollipops to business cards. (866) 243-6408 www.chocolatedreamsfactory.com

Fado Irish Pub. Serving a selection of traditional Irish appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts, Along with a wide range of premium import draft beers, wines, and spirits. Live music and entertainment from traditional, contemporary and progressive Irish and European musicians bring the spirit of this pub to life.www.fadoirishpub.com  [Top]

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Cafe. The Columbus Funny Bone, located at the Easton Town Center, has been bringing nationally-recognized humorists to central Ohio since 1987. Superstars like Drew Carey, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Reiser, Ellen Degeneres, Chris Rock, and many more have graced this famous comedy club’s stage. With nightly comedy shows, The Funny Bone offers good laughs and great food from its full-service restaurant. (866) 243-6408 www.columbusfunnybone.com/

Greater Columbus Antique Mall. Located in the historic Brewery District in downtown Columbus, Ohio, this facility houses one of the few antique malls located in a historic building. With over 11,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles for sale, this former private residence and funeral home opened as an antique mall in 1979. www.greatercolumbusantiquemall.com/  [Top]

Columbus Museum of Arts. The Columbus Museum of Art houses an outstanding collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth century American and European modern art. The collection includes major works by Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Hopper and O'Keeffe. The Museum also boasts the largest public collection of woodcarvings by Columbus folk artist Elijah Pierce as well as the world's largest repository of paintings and lithographs by Columbus native George Bellows, who is widely regarded as the finest American artist of his generation. (866) 243-6408 www.columbusmuseum.org/

Magic Mountain Fun Center. The entire family will enjoy good, clean fun at this great arcade. Try adventure mini golf, video and skill games, KidsGym Playland, bumper boats, laser tag, go-karts, a virtual roller coaster and much more. www.magicmountainfuncenter.com  [Top]