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| Residents | 913.921 (2010) | |
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Columbus is the capital of American State Ohio, as well as its largest city. The city is located at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers and is home to the Ohio State University, one of the largest connected university complexes in the USA, as well as numerous large sports teams. Columbus is currently the 15th largest city in the United States.
Districts
Columbus can be roughly divided into the districts Downtown, University Area, Northwest Columbus, Northeast Columbus and South Columbus, whereby the individual neighborhoods within the districts can still differ significantly.
background
Columbus, which was built by a group of investors, was granted city rights in 1812. Many Germans settled in the city, so that the proportion of Germans in the population of Columbus temporarily made up a third. The influence of German culture in Columbus is still evident today, especially in the German Village and the Brewery District south of the city center. In the past, the construction of carriages was one of the largest industries in the city, giving Columbus the nickname Buggy Capital of the World received.
- 1 Experience Columbus Visitor Center Downtown (Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau), 277 West Nationwide Blvd., Suite 125, Columbus, OH 43215. Tel.: 16142216623.
Open: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00 am-4:00pm, Sun 12:00 pm-5:00pm. - 2 Experience Columbus Visitor Center Easton, 188 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219. Open: Mon-Sat 10: 00-21: 00, Sun 12: 00-18: 00.
- 3 Experience Columbus Visitor Center Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215. Open: Mon-Fri 9: 00-17: 00, Sat 10: 00-16: 00, Sun 12: 00-17: 00.
getting there
By plane
There are two major passenger airports in Columbus:
- 1 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (IATA: CMH), 4600 International Gateway Columbus, Ohio 43219. Tel.: 16142394000.
- 2 Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK), 2295 John Cir Dr, Columbus, OH 43217. Tel.: 16144911401.
By bus
- 4 Greyhound (Ohio State University Student Union), 1739 N High St Columbus, OH 43210. Tel.: 18883783823.
- 5 Greyhound (Columbus International Airport), 4600 International Gateway Columbus, OH 43219. Tel.: 18002312222.
- 6 Greyhound (Dogwood Crossing Travel Center), 4400 Coonpath Rd, Lancaster, OH 43112 (Beside the road). Tel.: 18003783823.
In the street
Road travel options include the Interstate Highway I-71 and US Route 23 in the north-south direction, and the Interstate Highways I-70 & I-670 in the east-west direction.
mobility
By bus
The bus routes of the Central Ohio Transit Authority cover most of the city and surrounding towns. Tickets cost $ 2.75 for an express bus and $ 2.00 for a Local / Crosstown bus. Change (English: transfers) between Local / Crosstown buses are free, but switching between bus types, e.g. B. from a local to an express route are chargeable. You ask the bus driver for a change when you pay your fare and receive a transfer pass that you use when boarding the next bus. You cannot get on a bus going in the opposite direction with a transfer pass (i.e. you cannot get off a bus route and get on a bus going the other way with the transfer pass).
On foot
Most of High St. (US Route 23) from Clintonville in the north to Merion Village in the south is pedestrian friendly. The neighborhoods between campus and Short North used to be pretty bleak. But gentrification and the growing number of student apartments, boutiques and restaurants have resulted in a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Downtown Columbus is within a 20 minute walk of most attractions. The Columbus Landmarks Foundation also conducts hikes.
By car
Columbus is an auto-centric city. Cars are used a lot even in the city center. Parking is easy and inexpensive at almost all major destinations. There are plenty of parking lots and garages around the city. There are few areas of the city, like Short North, where it is harder to find parking; however, there is ample parking for $ 5 per vehicle. Change of direction (English: u-turns) are forbidden in the entire city area.
It is a short drive ($ 20-50 by cab) to downtown from Port Columbus (airport) on I-670W. Uber and Lyft are also available. Travel expenses range on the lower end of the price range between $ 20-50.
Columbus is notorious for aggressive towing companies, especially downtown, on campus, and in Short North. Before parking anywhere, make sure there is no “Private Parking” or “Tow Away Zone” sign nearby.
By bicycle
CoGo Bike Share is a bike sharing sharing program with stations in the city center. You can pick up a bike at any station and return it at any station. A pass for $ 8 allows unlimited 30-minute rides within 24 hours. A pass for 3 × 24h costs $ 18.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Ohio Statehouse It was built before the American Civil War and is still the seat of the Ohio State Legislature.
- 2 Franklin Park Conservatory, botanical garden with indoor and outdoor areas. Sometimes there are also changing exhibitions.
- 3 Goodale Park This takes place here every June Comfest instead of. There is also jazz music here every Sunday during the summer months.
Museums
- 4 COSI, 333 West Broad St. Tel.: 1-614-228-2674.General museum with exhibitions for young and old on everything from science to history.Open: Daily 10: 00-17: 00.
- 5 Columbus Museum of Art, 480 East Broad St. Tel.: 1-614-221-6801.Art museum in the city center with a good restaurant attached. Entry is free on Sundays.Open: Tue & Wed: 10: 00: 00-17: 00, Thu: 10: 00-21: 00, Fri-Sun: 10: 00-17: 00, closed on Mondays.
- 6 Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211. Tel.: 1-614-297-2300.Historical exhibition on a huge area with a reconstructed historical village.Open: Wed-Sun: 10: 00-17: 00, Mon & Tue closed.
- 7 Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center, 260 North Fourth St. Tel.: 1-614-464-4099. In this former fire station you can now look at old fire fighting equipment and take part in courses on fire prevention.Open: Tue-Sat: 10: 00-16: 00, closed on Mondays.
- 8 Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 West Fifth Ave. Tel.: 1-614-486-4402. Small handicraft museum.Open: Mo-Fr: 10: 00-17: 00, Sa & Su: 13: 00-16: 00.
- 9 Kelton House Museum & Garden, 586 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215-4802. Tel.: 16144642022. Museum about the second half of the 19th century in Columbus.Open: Mo-Fr 10: 00-16: 00 Sa-Su 13: 00-16: 00.
activities
- 1 American Whistle Corp. (Factory tour), 6540 Huntley Rd, Columbus, OH 43229-1087. Tel.: 16148462918, Tel. Toll-free: 18008762918. Price: 5 USD.
- 2 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.One of the most beautiful and biodiverse zoos in the United States.Open: core time Mon-Sun 10: 00-16: 00; earlier and later depending on the season.
- 3 Columbus Crew Stadium (Mapfre Stadium), 1 Black & Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH, 4321.The first football-only stadium in the United States. It is the home stadium of the Columbus Crew Soccer Team and the venue for numerous concerts.
- 4 Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211. E-mail: [email protected].In addition to the annual Ohio State Fair, a large number of exhibitions, trade fairs and competitions take place here every month. There are up to 175 different events here every year.
shop
- 1 The Krema Nut Company, 1000 W. Goodale Blvd.. Tel.: 1 614 299-4131.One of the oldest existing factory outlet peanut butter manufacturers in the United States.Open: Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00 am-2:00pm.
- 2 Short North (The Short North).A district with galleries, restaurants and cafes along the High Street, the most important north-south corridor through the city center. Short North is just north of downtown on the north side of I-670. Short North goes to Third Avenue. The flyover of I-670 has a "lid" over the freeway with restaurants and shops. During the Gallery Hop on the first Saturday of the month, all galleries stay open late and the streets and bars are definitely hopping.
- 3 North Market, 59 Spruce St. Tel.: 1 614 221-7237.Spacious indoor market with multiple local vendors selling a variety of international, gourmet, and organic foods, as well as souvenir shops. Often used as a festival and music venue.
- 4 Wholly Craft!, 3515 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214.Craft shop selling handmade clothing, jewelry, gifts, recycled artwork, soaps and anatomically shaped knitwear. Designers from all over the states, mostly Ohio; good place for Ohio souvenirs and local artist merchandise.Open: Spring and Summer Mon-Fri 11: 00-19: 00, Sat 9: 00-19: 00, Sun 12: 00-17: 00.
- 5 Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center. Tel.: 16144167000.facebook url usedtwitter url usedAward winning large scale mall that offers indoor and outdoor spaces.Open: Mon-Thu 10: 00-21: 00, Fri-Sat 10: 00-22: 00, Sun 12: 00-18: 00.
kitchen
The City of Columbus has around 6,000 licenses for restaurants and groceries of all kinds, and Franklin County has another 3,000.
Food Safety - All local restaurants are required to display color-coded signs reflecting the result of the most recent inspection by the Columbussian Health Authority. Green: All standard inspections have been carried out and the company meets the requirements of the Columbusser health authority. Yellow: Critical violations of health requirements have been repeatedly identified in the company. White: The company is checked very often. Red: The company was closed for violating health requirements. The regulation also applies to public pools, tattoo studios, spas, campsites and grocery stores. The signs must be clearly visible, no more than 1.5 m from the entrance.
Columbus is an important test market for American restaurant chains, so there are very many of them, sometimes even several from the same chain in one neighborhood. However, there is a growing restaurant scene with ethnic (mainly from Somalia and Ghana, Southeast Asia and Latin America) and high-priced offerings due to the progressive gentrification of the inner city.
Everything
- North Market (please refer shop)
Cheap
The recommended restaurant chains include Raising chaines, Penn Station, City barbeque, White Castle and Piada Italian Street Food. If you walk through the city with your eyes open, you will see food trucks everywhere. Lunch wagons ("loncheras ") offer Latin American cuisine Taco trucks tracker you can find the trucks of the same name. Here are a few more specific recommendations.
- 1 Rubino's Pizza, 2643 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209. Open: Mon-Thu 11: 00-22: 30, Fri 11: 00-23: 30, Sat 4: 00-23: 00, Sun 4: 00-22: 30.
- 2 Yau's Chinese Bistro, 1493 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201. Tel.: 16142991272. Open: Mo-Fr 11: 00-22: 00 Sa-Su 11: 30-22: 00.
- 3 Mili Cafe, 5858 Emporium Square, Columbus OH, 43017. Tel.: 16148999202. traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
- 4 Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant, 3277 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232. Tel.: 16142318787. Thai and Chinese cuisine.Open: Tue-Sun 10: 00-20: 00.
- 5 El Arepazo Latin Grill, 47 N Pearl St, Columbus, OH 43215. Tel.: 16142284830.Open: Mon-Fri 11: 00-15: 00.
- 6 Tensuke Market Cafe, 1155 Old Henderson Rd. Columbus OH 43220. Tel.: 16144514010. japanese cuisine.Open: Mo-Fr 11: 00-14: 30 16: 00-20: 30 Sa-Su 11: 00-20: 30.
medium
- 7 Schmidt's Sausage House, 240 East Kossuth Street, Columbus, OH, 43206. Tel.: 16144446808.German cuisine, no reservations, all-you-can-eat.Open: Sun-Thu 11: 00-22: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-23: 00.
- 8 Akai Hana (Japan restaurant), 1173 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220. Tel.: 16144515411. Open: Mon – Tue lunch 11: 30–2: 00 dinner 17: 00–21: 00 Fri – Sat lunch 11: 30–12: 00 dinner 17: 00–21: 30, Sun 4: 30–9: 00.
- 9 Skillet (Rustic. Urban. Food), 410 E Whittier Street, Columbus, OH 43206. Tel.: 16144432266. Open: Brunch Wed-Sun 8: 00-14: 00.
- 10 Eddie George's Grille 27, Grandview Yard, 775 Yard Street, Grandview Heights, OH 43212. Tel.: 16144212727. Open: Sun-Thu 11: 00-23: 00 Fri-Sat 11: 00-1: 00.
Pretentious
- 11 Alana Fod And Wine, 2333 N High St., Columbus, OH 43202 (just north of Ohio State University). Tel.: 16142946783, Email: [email protected].Open: Wed-Sat 17: 00-21: 00.
- 12 Spagio, 1295 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212. Tel.: 16144861114.Open: Tue-Thu 4:00 p.m.-10: 00 p.m. Fri-Sat 4:00 p.m.-11: 00 p.m. Sun 4:00 p.m.-10: 00 p.m.
- 13 Molly Woo’s Asian Bistro, Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240. Tel.: 16149859667. Open: Lunch Mon-Sun 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Dinner Mon-Thu 4:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 4:00 p.m.-10: 00 p.m. Sun 4:00 p.m.-8: 30 p.m.
- 14 M. (Cameron Mitchell’s Marquee Restaurant & Bar), 2 Miranova Place, Suite 100 Columbus, Ohio 43215. Tel.: 16146290000. Open: Mon-Thu 17: 00-22: 00 Fri-Sat 17: 00-23: 00.
- 15 Cameron's American Bistro, 2185 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43085. Tel.: 16148853663. Open: Mon-Thu 17: 00-22: 00, Fri-Sat 17: 00-22: 00, Sun 17: 00-21: 00.
- 16 Cap City Grandview (Fine diner and bar), 1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43212. Tel.: 16142913663. Open: Lunch Mo-Fr 11: 00-16: 00 Brunch Sa-Su 11: 00-15: 00 Dinner Mo-Th 16: 00-22: 00 Fr 16: 00-23: 00 Sa 15: 00-23: 00 Sun 15: 00-21: 00.
Insider tips
Columbus has a number of ethnic and indigenous eateries where culinary artists offer excellent meals at often affordable prices. Some offer takeout only, while others have limited seating. They are places well worth the effort to look for them - which is also part of the adventure.
- 17 Chef Butcher's Creole Kitchen, 1052 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203. Tel.: 16143723333. Open: Snack Mon-Sat 8: 00-20: 00 Restaurant Mon-Wed 11: 00-16: 00 Thu 11: 00-20: 00 Fri 11: 00-21: 00 Sat 8: 00-21: 00.
- 18 Ena's Caribbean Kitchen, 2444 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43211. Tel.: 1614262-0988. Open: Mon-Sat 11: 00-20: 00, Sun 12: 00-19: 00.
nightlife
- 1 The Winking Lizard, 1416 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212. Tel.: 16144377677. Open: Mon-Thu 11: 00-01: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-02: 00, Sun 11: 00-24: 00.
- 2 Char bar, 439 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 (across from the Greater Columbus Convention Center). Tel.: 16142259439.Open: Mon-Sun 3: 00-02: 30 pm.
- 3 Old Bag of Nails Pub, 18 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219. Tel.: 16142524949. Open: Mon-Thu 11: 00-22: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-24: 00, Sun 12: 00-21: 00.
- 4 Barley's Brewing Company (Ale house # 1, Microbrewery), 467 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215. Tel.: 16142282537.Open: Mon-Thu 11: 00-24: 00, Fri-Sat 11: 00-01: 00, Sun 12: 00-23: 00.
accommodation
Columbus is a conference city with a large, well-developed base of business, manufacturing and educational establishments that attract many visitors. Downtown accommodations are often more expensive than those found along the interstates. There are good hotels in all price ranges.
- 1 The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel, 2407 Indiana Avenue, Columbus, OH 43202. Tel.: 16147540945, Email: [email protected].
- 3 Best Western Plus Columbus North Hotel, 888 E Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio. Tel.: 1614432292416.
- 6 Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown, 501 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215. Tel.: 16145592000.
- 8 Le Méridien Columbus (The Joseph), 620 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.Boutique hotel in the Short North bohemian district.
Learn
There are two public universities and several private colleges in Columbus.
security
The emergency number for the police / ambulance / fire brigade is 911.
Although it has declined somewhat in recent years, crime remains a problem in some parts of the city. Most violent crimes, however, occur in areas that are not visited by tourists. Be aware that theft of laptops, phones, and other items from cars is common. If unavoidable, keep valuables in the trunk and make sure it is locked.
Drunk driving is severely punished. The alcohol limit is 0.08. The police regularly set up checkpoints along the main roads to check driver's licenses and permits, and to look for drunk drivers.
Vehicles are legally obliged to give priority to pedestrians on pedestrian crossings. However, the law is not obeyed everywhere. Watch out for turning traffic when crossing streets.
Areas on the east side of the city along Livingston Avenue, Main Street, and Mount Vernon between Parsons and Alum Creek should be avoided at night. This also applies to Cleveland Avenue between I-670 and SR-161 and the area east of High Street near the OSU campus. On the west side of the city, a couple of neighborhoods around Broad St. and east of I-270 South are relatively safe during the day but not at night. In general, areas outside the I-270 loop (the Outerbelt) are safer and more peaceful than areas inside, although the area around Brice Road and I-70 is not safe. Safe areas within I-270 include the Arena District, Short North District, Clintonville, Northwest Columbus, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Worthington, Dublin, much of German Village, and Bexley.
The Columbus area is home to a variety of law enforcement agencies, including Ohio State Patrol, Columbus Police, Franklin County Sheriff, and local police departments in Dublin, Westerville, and other local parishes. Usually they are professional, polite, and helpful. They are well trained and paid. Those who are polite and respectful will have few problems with them. Most police officers have cameras in their cars and do not take bribes. You have to be aware that you are likely to be recorded on video
health
The emergency number for the police / ambulance / fire brigade is 911.
Hospitals with emergency rooms (selection)
- 7 Grant Medical Center, 111 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215. Tel.: 16145669000. Open: Mon-Sun 0: 00-24: 00.
- 8 Doctors Hospital, 5100 West Broad Street Columbus, OH 43228. Tel.: 16145441000. Open: Mon-Sun 0: 00-24: 00.
- 9 Dublin Methodist Hospital, 7500 Hospital Drive Dublin, OH 43016. Tel.: 16145448000. Open: Mon-Sun 0: 00-24: 00.
- 10 Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214. Tel.: 16145665000. Open: Mon-Sun 0: 00-24: 00.
- 11 Emergency Department at University Hospital, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. Tel.: 16142938333. Open: Mon-Sun 0: 00-24: 00.
- 12 Emergency Department at University Hospital East, 181 Taylor Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203. Tel.: 16142573414. Open: Mon-Sun 0: 00-24: 00.
Practical advice
Smoke
With a few exceptions, smoking is prohibited in most public areas. Some hotels, motels, or other places to stay may have special smoking rooms that are allowed under a new law. The law prohibits smoking on the premises of restaurants and bars unless they have an outside terrace.
trips
- 5 Newark (45 minutes north-east by car).
A place with lots of prehistoric excavation and interesting architecture. - 6 Deer Creek State Park and Resort & Conference Center, 22300 State Park Rd. No. 20, Mt. Sterling (45 minutes by car to the southwest). Tel.: 17408692020.3,100 hectares of nature.
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literature
- : Insiders' Guide To Columbus, Ohio. Globe Pequot Press, 2006, Insiders' Guide, ISBN 978-0762735426 (in English).
- : Columbus: The Story of a City. Arcadia Publishing, 2003, Making of America series, ISBN 9780738524290 (in English).
- : A Fragile Capital: Identity and the Early Years of Columbus, Ohio. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio State University Press, 2001, ISBN 9780814208533 (in English).
Web links
- http://www.columbus.gov (en) - Official website of Columbus
