Columbus is an exciting young community with an abundance of character. It offers
big-city amenities with a small-town quality of life, as well as the flavor and
excitement of a Big Ten University town. As Ohio's capital, Columbus is not only
a seat of government but also a cultural, educational, and recreational hub. It
provides a bevy of family attractions, a vibrant arts community, world-class
entertainment, and college and professional sports — all of which are popular
with our physicians, residents and staff.
Housing
Columbus housing choices range from downtown condominiums to suburban living.
Among the many choices are Columbus' historic central neighborhoods, like
German Village and Victorian Village, and its growing group of outlying
communities, like Powell and New Albany. There are plenty of community and
housing options to suit your needs, whatever your tastes may be.
Fine Food
You'll find truly international cuisine in Columbus, at everything from upscale
restaurants in the Short North and Grandview, to lively bistros in German
Village and popular suburban cafes. You can enjoy continental, Thai, deli,
Italian, French, Chinese, Korean or just good old-fashioned "home cooking" at
almost every turn.
Sports
For sports enthusiasts, Columbus offers a variety of sporting events and teams
to enjoy. You can watch the Ohio State Buckeyes play the Michigan Wolverines in
one of college football's greatest rivalries. You can support the Blue Jackets,
Columbus' National Hockey League team, as they bring excitement to the bustling
Arena District. You can also join fans of the Crew, the city's Major League
Soccer team, the Clippers, its minor league baseball team, and the Destroyers,
its Arena Football League team, in sharing their sporting enthusiasm.
Music/Nightlife
Whether you like rock or reggae, Columbus offers a wide selection of concerts
and music halls. You can see national acts perform in one of Columbus' large
arenas — Value City Arena or Nationwide Arena. Smaller venues,
like the Newport Music Hall and Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, put on over 400
concerts per year. For weekend fun or a simple game of pool, you can visit one
of Columbus' many bars and nightclubs, too.
Art/Museums/Zoo
Columbus-area residents enjoy an array of art establishments and museums,
including the Columbus Museum of Art, Wexner Center for the Performing Arts,
COSI (an interactive science museum), and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. In
addition, the Short North is home to galleries and boutiques where art lovers
can view photography, sculpture, glass art, and painting. There is a Gallery
Hop there the first Saturday of every month.
Theatres/Movies
Downtown Columbus hosts nationally touring Broadway and performing arts
exhibitions. The Palace Theater, the Ohio Theater, and the Southern Theater
have staged productions of Miss Saigon,
Stomp, The Phantom of the Opera, and Rent,
as well as yearly offerings from Opera Columbus. There are also many venues
where you can catch a movie. A number of convenient theater mulitplexes and the
Arena Grand Theater offer mainstream movie-viewing, and the Drexel theaters
show rare and independent films. For a unique live performance, visit Shadowbox
Cabaret for music, theater and comedy.
Shopping
In the mood to shop? You'll love Polaris Fashion Place, a multi-level mall that
numbers Saks Fifth Avenue and The Great Indoors among its many stores. Easton
Town Center is a charming outdoor shopping mall with a movie house and
Nordstrom, plus dozens of boutiques and restaurants. And, there's also the Mall
at Tuttle Crossing, with Macy's and more.
Learn More
To learn more about all there is to see and do in Columbus, visit www.experiencecolumbus.com.
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