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Cherry Blossoms! I must be in Washington D.C. Nope, just walking through the west campus of The Ohio State University.

Ohio State University

4.5/5(1,159 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio State University
Behold, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in all its wiener-wonderment! There are currently eight Wienermobiles gallivanting across county commandeered by Hotdoggers passing out Wienerwhistles to wiener fanatics. The Wienermobile made a stop at the NHL All Star Fan Festival in Columbus. What's the connection between hockey and wieners? Well, Oscar Mayer is owned by Kraft and Kraft has a promotion called Hockeyville in which communities compete to demonstrate their commitment to the sport of ice hockey. The winning community gets a cash prize dedicated to upgrading their local home arena, as well as host an NHL preseason game.

Greater Columbus Convention Center

4.5/5(614 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention center in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
The Columbus Blue Jackets #CBJ and Nationwide Arena went all out as hosts of the 2014 NHL All-star Game. In addition to hosting the skills competition and the game itself, the NHL fan festival was held at the nearby convention center and the Arena District was turned into All Star Winter Park with a giant snow slide and an outdoor NHL regulation sized ice rink.

Nationwide Arena

4.5/5(595 reviews)

Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Nationwide Arena
On the north side of Ohio Stadium, also known as the Horse Shoe, there's a huge archway with a beautiful mosaic and pictures of iconic players. Though I've been to the 'Shoe many times, it was only recently that I discovered the flowers at the top of the arch. #UrbanJungle

Ohio Stadium

4.5/5(438 reviews)

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium
COSI showing interior views as well as an individual femail

COSI

4/5(479 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at COSI during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

COSI
The Crazy Kiwi Duncan Dog! An absolutely enormous foot long hot dog slathered with grilled onions, cole slaw, bacon, cheese sauce and hot sauce! Go Crew!

Historic Crew Stadium

4/5(285 reviews)

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium

Other neighborhoods around Oakland

The vernal pool at Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve. Since there are no fish in a vernal pool, salamanders can breed without the concern of their eggs being devoured by predators.

Gahanna

Unique features of Gahanna include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Creekside Park or Gahanna Municipal Golf Course while you're exploring the area.

Gahanna
Alternating layers of chewy brownie and rich peanut butter, covered with dark chocolate ganache! I usually stuff myself on savory pizza pies and have no room for dessert pies. On this trip, I boxed up some pizza for a cold pizza breakfast the next morning so I could further indulge in this delight!

Easton

4.5/5(453 area reviews)

Easton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center while you're in town.

Easton
Alternating layers of chewy brownie and rich peanut butter, covered with dark chocolate ganache! I usually stuff myself on savory pizza pies and have no room for dessert pies. On this trip, I boxed up some pizza for a cold pizza breakfast the next morning so I could further indulge in this delight!

Northeast Columbus

4/5(335 area reviews)

While visiting Northeast Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center.

Northeast Columbus
Inside the Saraga International Market is the not so hidden gem of Nepalese delights, Momo Ghar. A tiny stall in a giant grocery adventure. The Jhol Momo is the go to dish. Dumplings filled with chicken and a unique seasoning that's hard to put a finger on. They're served in a spicy broth that's worth getting some extra bread to sop up the remnants.

North Linden

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Linden and surrounding area, you can visit Progressive Field and Champions of Columbus Golf Course.

North Linden
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens featuring a garden

Near East Columbus

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Near East Columbus, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Franklin Park are top sights worth seeing.

Near East Columbus
Hovering just south of the 11th street entry to the Ohio State Fairgrounds

Milo-Grogan

While there might not be top attractions in Milo-Grogan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ohio State Fairgrounds and Natural Resources Park.

Milo-Grogan

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