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ASAE 2019 in Columbus

COME EARLY, STAY LATE

We know conferences keep you busy, but between breakout sessions and networking, find time to see Ohio’s capital city. Here are some of the top things to do in Columbus, whether your downtime to explore the city is an hour, three hours, a half day or a full day.

Free hour or two? Here’s how to spend it:

Momo Ghar - Nepali restaurant at the North Market

Dine and shop at the North Market

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jenis splendid ice creams

Enjoy artisan ice cream at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

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penn and beech candles

Design your own candle at Penn & Beech Candle Co.

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whistle and keg

Try samples at the self-service brewery, Whistle & Keg

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You’ve got three hours, we’ve got the plans:

short north arts district

Browse galleries, shop, and dine in the Short North Arts District

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brewcadia lgbtq

Play old-school arcade games at Brewcadia

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book loft german village

Get lost in the Book Loft's 32 rooms of books in historic German Village

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dueling axes

Throw axes, compete and have fun at Dueling Axes

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Spend a half-day in the city with these ideas:

national veterans memorial

Visit the National Veterans Memorial and Museum

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cogo

Bike around Columbus and explore the city

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columbus coffee trail

Sip your way through the Columbus Coffee Trail

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columbus museum of art cmoa

Find inspiration at the Columbus Museum of Art

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Franklin Park Conservatory with fall foliage

Explore Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Franklinton Arts District - Urban Scrawl

Discover local artists in the Franklinton Arts District

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Woman rock climbing

Get active outdoors at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park

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top golf

Get competitive or just have some fun at Topgolf

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Full day of free time? Here are the musts:

polar bear

Visit the nationally rated Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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cosi hands on experiment

Explore COSI, the dynamic, hands-on museum

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easton town center

Shop hundreds of stores at Easton Town Center

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hollywood casino

Test your luck at Hollywood Casino

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Get Ready for Your Visit

Kids watching sea tank at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Tours and Attraction Tickets

Shopping at Easton

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accessible biking

Accessibility

Nordecke Fans at Lower.com Field

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