Columbus, Ohio

City Guides

City of Columbus http://ci.columbus.oh.us/ http://www.columbus.gov/ This is the official website of the city and although most of the information is for city residents, they have collected together resources for visitors including upcoming events, golf, convention centers, hotels, transportation, performing arts, newspapers, spectator sports, movies, activities and museums.
Columbus Dispatch: Weekender http://www.dispatch.com/weekender/weekender.php Information from the Columbus Dispatch newspaper on movies, music and nightlife, restaurants, arts, sports, communites, shopping, and a special "Visit Columbus" section for visitors.
Columbus Parent http://www.columbusparent.com/ Includes family getaways to nearby areas.
Experience Columbus http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/ A site for tourists from the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, with information on Entertainment, Attractions, Sports, Shopping, Food & Drink, Lodging, and Getting Around (maps and transportation information).
Greater Columbus Supersite http://www.columbus.org/lifestyle/ A website by the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

Ohio Bed and Breakfast Association http://www.ohiobb.com/ You can search for a Bed and Breakfast throughout the state
Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association Online Reservations http://www.ohla.org/ Search for and make reservations at a Cleveland hotel with this site from the Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association

Central Ohio Heritage Circle http://www.cohc.org/ Tourist information on the counties surrounding Columbus.
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits A non-profit organization providing outdoor recreational opportunities and training for the youth and adults of central Ohio. Look here for information on biking, canoeing and kayaking, hiking and backpacking, etc. in the Columbus area.
Ohio State University http://www.osu.edu/ This is a big place but they have a great map to help you find your way around. You can also take a Virtual Tour.

Handke's http://www.chefhandke.com/ Upscale dinin in the 19th century former Schlee Bavarian Brewery in the Brewery District
Katzingers Delicatessen http://www.katzingers.com/ Although not as old (1984) as Schmidt's (see below), Katzinger's has become a Columbus Institution and offers pastrami, corned beef, and chopped liver sandwiches as well as traditional Jewish specialties like potato latkes and knishes and noodle kugel.
Schmidt's http://www.schmidthaus.com/ Located in the heart of German Village, Schmidt's has been around since 1886! Save room for dessert.

The Brewery District http://www.brewerydistrict.org/ It even has a brewery.
German Village Society http://www.germanvillage.org/ German Village is a 233-acre neighborhood in Columbus that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Society maintains a Visitor Center that has background information on the immigration years, the recent preservation years, architectural details to note when visiting, and the enormous impact brewing had on the community.
Italian Village http://www.italianvillage.org/ 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.
Short North Arts District http://www.shortnorth.org/ "Fine art. Fine Food. Great Shopping. Great Entertainment... it's the SoHo of the Midwest." On their website you can find information about exhibits, art & performance, shopping & leisure, food & dining, nightlife & entertainment, services, and lodging. Short North consists of Italian Village, Victorian Village, and the High Street Commercial District.
Victorian Village http://www.victorianvillage.org/ The Victorian Village Society website provides information about the architectural styles in the Victorian Village section of downtown Columbus.

Columbus Dispatch http://www.dispatch.com/ Unfortunately almost all of this online daily newspaper is available to subscribers only.

Easton Town Center http://www.eastontowncenter.com/ A great place for "lifestyle" stores like Trader Joe's, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Smith & Hawken, Pottery Barn, Nordstrom's, Crate & Barrel, The Container Store, Cost Plus World Market, and many more
North Market http://www.northmarket.com/

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) http://www.cota.com/ Offers a 7-day pass for unlimited rides on all COTA routes for any seven consecutive days.
City of Columbus Traffic Cameras http://scripts.ci.columbus.oh.us/trafficcam/ Check out the traffic congestion before you go.
Paving the Way http://www.pavingtheway.org/ Traffic and road construction information for Columbus and Central Ohio.
Port Columbus International Airport http://www.port-columbus.com/ Offers Airline & Flight Information, Parking & Transportation, Maps, News & Publications, Passenger Services, and Food & Retail establishments at the airport.