yes, Columbus

Columbus is a place where new experiences and ideas thrive. We’re a city that refuses to rest on our laurels. Together, we push forward every day to make our city great — and we’ve been quietly stacking up accolade after accolade for our collective can-do spirit.

People may have opinions of Columbus — or, maybe they don’t. We’re done being a best-kept secret. Wave goodbye to Midwestern modesty. It’s time for the world to know Columbus as we do: a top destination with more than meets the eye.

With “Yes, Columbus”, we’re claiming our rightful place alongside the world’s marquee cities. Get ready to say to yourself, “Really, that’s Columbus?” Yes.

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Chicago. Washington, D.C. Columbus.

A top-10 ranked best big city in the United States? yes, Columbus.

San Diego. The Bronx. Columbus.

Home of a twice-ranked best zoo in the United States? yes, Columbus.

Washington, D.C. Chicago. Columbus.

The number one science museum in the United States four years in a row? yes, Columbus.

Milwaukee. Munich. Columbus.

The number three beer city in the United States? yes, Columbus.

Nashville. Austin. Columbus.

A top music city in the United States? yes, Columbus.

Amsterdam. Copenhagen. Columbus.

Eurotrip, no passport? yes, Columbus.

Paris. Barcelona. Columbus.

A top-10 ranked culinary destination in the world? yes, Columbus.

Las Vegas. Miami. Columbus.

A top-10 ranked bar scene in the United States? yes, Columbus.

yes, Columbus is Making Headlines

Columbus continues to make headlines, from being named "a hidden gem in plain sight" by Forbes to one of the best destinations for culinary travel in 2024 by Essence. Check out the latest.

No wonder people from all over the U.S. have been flocking here. It’s got everything you’d want in a major city, such as a diverse population, rich culture, and exceptional dining. Perhaps more important: It’s where a high quality of living is well within reach for many.

- Forbes

From desserts and cakes to savory bites and hearty sandwiches with local fruit and vegetables the city is a stellar under-the-radar culinary destination.

- Food & Wine

If Columbus, Ohio is not on your radar for food, entertainment, quality of life, gay nightlife, sports, good cost of living, museums, great weather and seasons… shall I go on … it needs to be.

- Instinct Magazine

Recent Accolades

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

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

LinkedIn

#1 for Fashion Professionals in the U.S.

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.

Confetti in the air at WonderBus Music & Arts Festival

Fifty Grande

A Top Music City

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The "yes, Columbus" campaign is the result of more than a year of research and market testing by Experience Columbus and its agency, Luquire. The campaign was created in partnership with the City of Columbus, Franklin County, One Columbus and Downtown Columbus, Inc.

The campaign changed viewers’ opinions about Columbus during market testing and intrigued audiences to want to learn more about the 14th largest city in the country.