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Welcome to Columbus!
The nation's best-kept secret
The number one surprise our first-time visitors express? “What a great city!” Columbus is a major metro area (the 15th largest city in the U.S.) with lively arts and music scenes; great parks and greenways; cool historic neighborhoods; major and minor league sports teams; and fun and trendy restaurants and shopping.
Columbus has been dubbed a "Midwestern style capital" by the New York Times and one of the top ten "Best Place to Live" by Money Magazine. Second only to Boston for number of college students, Columbus is a youthful town; nearly half the population falls within the 18-44 age group.
C-bus was recently named a "City of the future" in New Geography's list of "cities best positioned to prosper in the next decade." A strong tie to the university means great research, internship, service, and job opportunities for Ohio State students. Abercrombie & Fitch, Battelle, Nationwide Insurance, Limited Brands, and Wendy’s International are just a few of the corporations headquartered in Columbus.
See what makes Columbus...
unique | exciting | unexpected | open | smart
Travel time to/from Columbus
Columbus is centrally located, with an international airport and easy access to national freeways (I-70 and I-71). Many other terrific U.S. cities are just a short flight or drive away. (Chart gives approximate hours.)
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By plane |
By car |
| Atlanta, GA |
1.5 |
9.75 |
| Boston, MA |
1.75 |
12 |
| Chicago, IL |
1 |
5 |
| Cincinnati, OH |
<1 |
2 |
| Cleveland, OH |
<1 |
2.5 |
| Dallas, TX |
2 |
– |
| Houston, TX |
2.75 |
– |
| Los Angeles, CA |
4 |
– |
| Miami, FL |
3 |
– |
| Minneapolis, MN |
2 |
12 |
| New York City, NY |
1.5 |
8.5 |
| Philadelphia, PA |
1.5 |
6 |
| Pittsburgh, PA |
<1 |
3.5 |
| St. Louis, MO |
1 |
– |
| Seattle, WA |
4.5 |
– |
| Toledo, OH |
<1 |
3 |
| Washington, DC |
1 |
6.5 |
Weather
Annual temperatures in central Ohio range from 20° F (-7° C) in December through January to 85° F (30° C) in June through August, and there are four distinct seasons. Check the current weather.
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