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On Oct. 1, Condé Nast Traveler announced that Columbus earned a spot in its prestigious 2024 Readers' Choice Awards as a Top 10 Best Big City in the nation! Others on the list included Chicago, Washington, D.C and Boston.
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Top Attractions & Events

Use Experience Columbus’ experience trails to explore the city’s coffee, distilleries, pizza and outdoor adventures, or head to family favorite attractions like the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium or Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Don’t miss the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, the only museum of its kind, COSI, voted best science museum in the nation three times by USA Today’s 10Best awards, and the Columbus Museum of Art.

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Adventure

Seeking your next thrill? Check out some of our city's top adventure attractions and get your adrenaline going.


Sports

The Arena District is home to the Columbus Crew (MLS), the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Fury (PVF) and the Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians (MLB). Early for a game? Grab a drink from designated restaurants in the neighborhood’s DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area). Over in the University District, you’ll find that The Ohio State Buckeyes’ 36 Division I sports attract impassioned crowds from around the state and the country.


Shopping

No matter if your style is local or luxe, Columbus has every shopping experience you could dream up. Enjoy Easton (named best retail experience in the nation), Polaris Fashion Place or Tanger Outlets, or scale things down to the local level — explore local boutiques and shops in places like the Short North Arts District (and don’t miss the Short North’s monthly Gallery Hop), Grandview Heights, or German Village


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