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Welcome to Columbus!

Get to know the capital city

Columbus is a fast-growing metropolis with a population of more than 1.8 million, a moderate climate, and an interesting history. Ohio State’s Columbus campus is situated – as it has been since 1870 – about two miles north of downtown. Running along the east side of campus is High Street, one of Columbus’s oldest roads and host to many of the shops and restaurants that serve the daily needs of the university community.

Columbus is the home of the nation’s first kindergarten, the country’s best public library system, and two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin.

We’re a world-class city and a comfortable college town.

In Columbus, you’ll find what you would expect from a major metropolitan area: lively arts and music scenes, dance and music companies, theaters and museums, a great park system, historic neighborhoods, major and minor league sports teams (soccer, hockey, baseball), and a diverse range of shopping and dining venues.

A national center for research and development, Columbus has strong ties to government, business, and education. The relationship between the Columbus community and the university means great research, internship, and employment 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.

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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.)

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.