The capital of Ohio on the banks of the Scioto River, the city is named after the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. The city is famous for its family centric events like the Ohio State Fair, Picnic with the Pops and the downtown art festival all year round. Nightlife sizzles and sparkles in the German Village, Short North and the Brewery District. Day activities would include a visit to the Columbus zoo, Franklin Park Conservatory, riverfront replica of Santa Maria and the Ohio Historical Centre. Visit the house of James Thuber, if you are a literary freak. You can live the settings of Thuber’s short stories. The Kelton House now a museum is where slaves used to live before crossing over to Canada and freedom. Bike lovers can visit the Harley Davison Museum.

To stay there are many hotels and motels, the Henderson House and Short North Bed & Breakfast are a hot favorite with budget travelers.