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By 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.

Family Overview: Columbus, Ohio

By 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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Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

8535 Lyra Drive
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Distance: 12.5 mi.
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Hampton Inn Columbus-I-70E/Hamilton Rd.

2093 S. Hamilton Rd.
Columbus, OH 43232 Map

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Attractions

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

9990 Riverside Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43065

Distance: 15.0 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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German Village

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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Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

333 W. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This very popular museum features hands-on exhibits, from water experiments to creating a newscast.... Read More

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