Columbus Family Travel Guide

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King Arts Complex (courtesy, Randall Schieber-Columbus CVB)
King Arts Complex (courtesy, Randall Schieber-Columbus CVB)

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Columbus Family Travel Tips

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

  • Find out what you weigh on Saturn and lift a real car at the COSI Columbus science museum.
  • See gorillas, leopards, and Siberian tigers at the Columbus Zoo.
  • Enjoy colorful flowers, butterflies, and Dale Chihuly's extraordinary glass sculptures at the Franklin Park Conservatory.
  • Discover Bactrian camels, rhinos, and other rare species roaming free at The Wilds.
  • Take a scenic horse-drawn barge ride on the Ohio & Erie Canal.


Columbus Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
Columbus will surprise you. The largest place in the U.S. named after the Italian explorer, Columbus offers families a friendly and affordable urban destination within easy reach of the countryside. Among the finds are a top-rated science center and zoo, plus easy day trips that enable you to discover heartland history. Read More

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Hotels

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Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

8535 Lyra Drive
Columbus, OH Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Hampton Inn Columbus-I-70E/Hamilton Rd.

2093 S. Hamilton Rd.
Columbus, OH 43232 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Residence Inn Columbus Easton

3999 Easton Loop West
Columbus, OH 43219 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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9990 Riverside Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43065

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A top Columbus attraction with 600 species of wildlife on 400 acres of their natural habitats.... Read More
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Whetstone Park of Roses

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3923 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43214

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: One of the largest municipal rose gardens in the U.S. with 11,000 spectacular rose bushes and a viewing tower.... Read More
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German Village

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German Village Society Meeting Haus (includes visitors center), 588 S. Third St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Charming restored neighborhood settles in mid-1800s by German immigrants is a trip back in time.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Columbus

Distance (mi.)
Port Columbus International Airport 6.3 map
James Cox Dayton International Airport 64.9 map
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport 108.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Columbus

Distance (mi.)
Columbus Rickenbacker Airport 10.5 map
Parkersburg Marietta/Wood County Airport 93.5 map
Akron/Canton Regional Airport 109.2 map



Columbus Vacation Rentals

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Great Location, Immaculate Home!

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Video Game Console
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Cottage in a small hamlet

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 9
Amenities: Dishwasher, Laundry, Microwave, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Utensils
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Updated 4 BR/4BA in heart of Harbou

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Private Parking, Swimming Pool

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