The Stratford Ecological Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of children and adults in understanding the relationships between living things and their environment, thereby fostering an appreciation of the land and all life that depends on it. - Read more

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens. The building serves as both a place of learning and the state's working seat of government. Visitors to the Statehouse can experience Ohio's rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process. We hope to see you at the People's House very soon! - Read more

Italian Village is an historic district located in the near north side of Columbus adjacent to the central business district. The area is bounded by Interstate Route 670 on the south, Fifth Avenue on the north, North High Street on the west, and the Conrail railroad tracks to the east. The Italian Village area was one of Columbus' first suburbs, annexed to the city of Columbus in 1862. In the early 1970s, residents of Italian Village took action against the deteriorating physical condition of the area and the threat of having more and more historic buildings demolished. Residents and property owners, who felt a sense of community and had visions of an improved neighborhood, formed the Italian Village Society in 1972. One year later, the Italian Village Commission was established by Columbus City Council. - Read more

A five-square block area along the Olentangy River, Harrison West is the western part of the Near Northside Historic District and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Highlights of the neighborhood include two small parks and a public art project called the Side by Side. The Olentangy River runs through the neighborhood providing access to the bike path with stretches from downtown to Bethel Rd. The Third Avenue Business district boasts two cafes with Internet connections so you can enjoy the neighborhood over your favorite drink and sandwich. - Read more

corner of E. Town St. and Washington Ave. in downtown Columbus, is the site of a unique arts project. Georges Seurat's Famous post impressionist painting, A Sunday On The Island Of La Grande Jatte, is created in topiary. It is the only topiary interpretation of a painting in existence. This "landscape of a painting of a landscape" consists of 54 topiary people, eight boats, three dogs, a monkey, a cat and a real pond. The largest figure is 12' tall - Read more

THE WORLD WAS FOREVER CHANGED when, in 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail searching for a direct trade route to the Indies. Carrying him was the Santa Maria, a 98-foot wooden "nao", or typical cargo ship. More than 500 years later, you can tour the world's most authentic, museum-quality replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship. Guided tours dramatize the daring and determination it took for these explorers to set out on their mission. Fascinating displays show the far-ranging impact of the encounter of two worlds that existed in 1492. - Read more

The Ohio Historical Society is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1885 "...to promote a knowledge of archaeology and history, especially in Ohio." The society exists to interpret, preserve, collect, and make available evidence of the past, and to provide leadership on furthering knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the prehistory and history of Ohio and of the broader cultural and natural environments of which Ohio is a part. - Read more

This year the Wexner Center brings you a stellar season in all the arts, with a dynamic array of exhibitions, films, and performances waiting for you under the roof of our landmark building. Use this web site to plan your visit--or, better yet, your visits. I hope you'll join us for many of the events described here and experience for yourself the most accomplished and compelling art of our time. - Read more

Franklin Park Conservatory nurtures plants and people. We promote environmental appreciation and ecological awareness for everyone. Our unique botanical collections provide lifelong learning opportunities in a friendly and accessible setting, which preserves tradition and provides a refuge for the soul. - Read more

Woodhaven Farm, located on 10 rolling acreas in Johnstown (just 30 miles north of downtown Columbus) offers hands-on cooking classes and workshops in a state of the art kitchen housed in a barn. - Read more

Thurber House is the former home of American humorist James Thurber, who lived in the house with his family during his college years at the Ohio State University. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Thurber House is a literary center, book store, and museum of Thurber materials. Thurber House's programs include writing classes for children, author readings for adults, Thurber celebrations, events for children, and gallery exhibitions. - Read more

The Motts Military Museum, Inc. was formed out of the need to preserve, protect and display items from an area of history which is often overlooked and sometimes misunderstood. - Read more

In just thirteen years, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum has grown from a well-kept secret into the leading caretaker of American motorcycling's heritage. Located just east of Columbus, on the 23-acre campus of the American Motorcyclist Association's headquarters in Pickerington, the Museum is home to an impressive collection of motorcycles. - Read more

The Jack Nicklaus Museum, located in the heart of The Ohio State University sports complex in Jack's hometown of Columbus, Ohio, is a 24,000 square-foot educational and historical facility. Here, you will encounter the history of golf and its greatest practitioner??¦take an immersive journey through Jack's brilliant career including trophies, photographs and various mementos from his unparalleled 20 major championships and 100 worldwide professional victories??¦ - Read more

The Columbus Park of Roses is a unique 13 acre garden setting within a park featuring over 11,000 rose bushes and specialized gardens such as the Herb Garden, Daffodil Garden, Perennial Garden and specialized collections of miniature and heritage roses. The Park of Roses is conveniently located off North High Street in the heart of Whetstone Park and is open and free to the public. It is one of the largest municipal rose gardens in the United States. - Read more

Formed millions of years ago by the tremendous force of an underground river cutting through solid limestone rock, the Olentangy Indian Caverns today offer an exciting excursion into ancient Indian lore with a maze of beautiful winding passages and spacious underground rooms. - Read more

Welcome to the official web site of the National Heisey Glass Museum. The Museum has been owned and operated by the Heisey Collectors of America, Inc.since 1974. Located in Veterans Park in downtown Newark, Ohio, it houses more than 4,500 pieces of glassware produced by the A. H. Heisey & Company in Newark from 1896-1957. - Read more

The mission of the German Village society is simple and direct. Members of the German Village Society serve as Caretakers of A Legacy, dedicated to retaining the character and distinction of the past, while creating a thriving and contemporary community in German Village. - Read more

The Kelton House Museum & Garden, located in the East Town Street Historic District, interprets urban life and the decorative arts in Columbus, Ohio during the second half of the 19th century, largely through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. - Read more

Here at the historic Brewery District we have a restaurant, bar night club and concert and event space. So for all of your event needs come to the Brewery District located in downtown Columbus. - Read more