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You're Invited to Columbus in 2024

Columbus is a city built on bold ideas and fueled by relentless optimism. Here you’ll find a welcoming and forward-thinking city in the heart of the Midwest. In fact, we’re the 14th largest city in the U.S., Ohio’s capital and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. From world-class museums like COSI, named the best science museum in the country for four consecutive years by USA Today 10Best, to unique neighborhoods like the Short North Arts District, historic German Village and the Arena District — where three professional sports teams live on one street — Columbus has so much to offer. See why Forbes named Columbus a “hidden gem in plain sight,” Thrillist called the city a “queer oasis” and why Essence named Columbus one of the Best Destinations for Culinary Travel in 2024.

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Have You Been to Columbus?

Skyline of Downtown Columbus during a sunset

24 Reasons to Visit in 2024

Two women walking in the Short North with arms around each other

15 Surprising Facts about Columbus

Top Things to Do

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Annual Festivals & Events

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Explore our Neighborhoods

Live for the First Bite

Why Columbus?

Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Avishar Barua, Top Chef season 18 contestant, and Coyote Peterson, host of YouTube’s Brave Wilderness, all choose to call Columbus home. Find out why.

Jeni Britton, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Coyote Peterson, Brave Wilderness

Avishar Barua, Top Chef Season 18 Contestant

Live for Inclusion

Accessibility Guide

CBUS Soul®

Discover the city’s rich, historic, innovative, and forward-moving Black culture.

Drag queen leading a Pride parade in Columbus

Live Proud

Pride is more than a parade here. Although we have that too — and the biggest in the Midwest. Find out why we’re a top LGBTQIA+ destination.

Diversity Apprenticeship Program

Providing a paid, hands-on, on-the-job experience for people who identify as BIPOC to work across multiple departments in the travel industry.

Four-Season City

Leaf peeping and college football in the fall. Light snowfall in the new year creating a cozy winter wonderland. Stunning blossoms along the Scioto River in the spring. Long summer days and cool nights spent on rooftop patios. We’ve got it all.