Meeting Planners Meetings Why Columbus 10 Reasons to Choose Columbus What's New in Columbus Meetings Blog Travel & Transportation Districts Hotels Greater Columbus Convention Center Cocktails & Coffee FAM Planner Toolkit Service Providers Venues Housing Staffing Green Meetings & Wellness Social Responsibility Safety & Security DEIA Accessibility Guide Promo Resources Attendee Savings Pass Collateral & Maps Photos & Videos Promotional Copy PR Toolkit Contact Us Submit RFP Tour & Reunion Planners Group Tours Testimonials Weddings Venues Group Dining Places To Stay Touring Columbus Newsletter Reunions Itineraries Art, History And Creativity Be A Kid Again Capital City Cuisine Holiday Spirit In Columbus How Did They Do That? Military History in Columbus Bachelor: Guys Weekend Bachelorette: Girlfriend Getaway Experiential Tours Accessibility Guide Videos Partners Blog Yes, Columbus

Events Events This Weekend Festivals & Annual Events Concerts & Live Music Sporting Events Performing Arts Family Events Submit An Event Things To Do Spring Break Tours, Trails and Attraction Tickets Must Do Things To Do With Kids Itineraries Attractions Columbus Zoo and Aquarium COSI National Veterans Memorial and Museum Franklin Park Conservatory Columbus Museum Of Art LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus Metropolitan Library Water Parks Shopping Malls & Outlets Boutique Farmers Markets Districts Independent Book Stores Nightlife Bars & Nightclubs LGBTQ+ Bars Museums & History Arts & Entertainment Art Museums & Galleries Performing Arts & Theater Kid-Friendly Arts Film & Cinema Tours Sports & Recreation Parks, Gardens & Trails Golf Ohio State Buckeyes Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Crew Columbus Clippers Columbus Fury Spas & Salons Minority-owned LGBTQ+ Free Things To Do Dog-friendly Things to Do Restaurants Locally-Owned Dining Coffee Shops & Bakeries Ice Cream & Desserts Breweries Distilleries Near Ohio State University Food Trucks Kid-friendly Dining Dog-friendly Dining Special Occasions & Celebrations Hotels Check Hotel Rates Packages Near Ohio State University Downtown Near Airport Short-term Rentals Campgrounds & Cabins Dog-friendly Hotels Neighborhoods Arena District Restaurants Things To Do Sports Hotels Downtown Restaurants Things To Do Hotels Dublin & Bridge Park Restaurants Things To Do Hotels Easton Restaurants Shopping Things To Do Hotels Franklinton Restaurants Things To Do German Village & Brewery District Restaurants Things To Do Grandview Restaurants Things To Do Near East Side Restaurants Things To Do Ohio State Campus & Clintonville Restaurants Things To Do Game Day Hotels Polaris Restaurants Things To Do Hotels Short North Arts District Restaurants Shopping Things To Do Hotels Live to Explore Explore Columbus Accessibility Guide CBUS Soul® DEIA Experience Columbus Insider Program Volunteer Visitor Guide Visitor Centers Thank you Maps Relocation Transportation Ohio State University International Visitors CBUS Rewards App Experience Columbus Email Signup Visitor Survey Request Marketing Collateral

Columbus Skyline in background with Scioto Mile and Scioto River in foreground

yes, Columbus Brand Campaign Sources

You've seen the yes, Columbus brand campaign advertisements and you're asking yourself, "Really? Columbus?" We understand. That's why we've rounded up a list of sources to prove that the hype is real, and the claims are true.

Browse these articles from the likes of Essence, USA Today, AFAR and more and find the reasons why Columbus is truly as remarkable as we say it is.

Polar bear diving into water at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

USA Today

Twice-Ranked Best Zoo in the U.S.

ESSENCE Magazine

Top 10 Culinary Destination in the World

Rooftop Bar - Food - BrewDog

USA Today

Top 3 Beer City in the U.S.

A view of COSI science museum with the Columbus skyline

USA Today

#1 Science Museum Four Years in a Row

Confetti in the air at WonderBus Music & Arts Festival

Fifty Grande

A Top Music City

Columbus Crew holding MLS Cup 2023 trophy

Major League Soccer

#1 Soccer Team in the U.S.

Columbus Skyline in background with Scioto Mile and Scioto River in foreground

TechCrunch

#1 City for Tech Professionals in the U.S.

Fashion Designers

LinkedIn

#1 for Fashion Professionals in the U.S.

Smart Asset

Top 10 Ranked Bar Scene in the Country

Immersive art experience at Otherworld in Columbus

USA Today

Top 10 Immersive Art Experience in the U.S.

Downtown Columbus skyline during the spring

Brittanica

14th Largest City in the U.S.

Whiskey War, High Bank Distillery taster and bottle

Forbes

Best Blended Whiskey in the U.S.

A group of young professionals working downtown.

Forbes

Top 5 City for Young Professionals

Group stands outside in front of Short North mural

USA Today

#1 Food Tour in the U.S.

View More Accolades