Whetstone Park

The Park of Roses is in bloom with so much more than just roses!
The Park of Roses is in bloom with so much more than just roses!
And so fragrant! #springfun
Whetstone Park

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An old wooden sign warning about the lowhead dam just down stream. There are newer looking metal signs. The lichen encrusted sign reads "Danger, Dam Ahead. Portage at Marker". This can be found east of Antrim lake on the western shore of the river, along the trails that snake through the wooded area of the park. #urbanjungle

Antrim Park

After visiting Antrim Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Antrim Park
The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899. Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils. The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.

Ohio State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio State University
This pink and white marbled petunia is actually an unintended mutation of what was intended to be a completely pink bloom. The OSU cultivar trials, located at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, are conducted each year in order to evaluate ornamental bedding and container plants. The objective of these trials is to observe the performance of new and recently introduced cultivated plant varieties under environmental conditions typical of central Ohio. Despite their stated scientific and economic purposes, the gardens are beautiful to walk through and photograph. Best of all, they're FREE!

Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens

Enjoy a stop at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens, an entertaining place to visit in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens
Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium
A selection of specialty rolls from Royal Ginger. The winner would have to be the Great Harvest roll with fried sweet potato, cream cheese, tempura shrimp with avocado, sweet egg, and mango pulp.

Shops On Lane Avenue

You can enjoy retail therapy at Shops On Lane Avenue during your stay in Columbus. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Shops On Lane Avenue
Historic Crew Stadium

Historic Crew Stadium

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

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Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus OSU

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus OSU

3 out of 5
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Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus OSU
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4 out of 5
2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH
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3 Mi to Ohio State: Updated Home w/ Yard!

3 Mi to Ohio State: Updated Home w/ Yard!

Columbus OH
3 Mi to Ohio State: Updated Home w/ Yard!
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG

2.5 out of 5
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG
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Staybridge Suites Columbus Univ Area - OSU by IHG

3 out of 5
3125 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH
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Indoor Pool + 24 Hour Business Center | Studio Suite Only 1 Mile from OSU!

Indoor Pool + 24 Hour Business Center | Studio Suite Only 1 Mile from OSU!

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Columbus OH
Indoor Pool + 24 Hour Business Center | Studio Suite Only 1 Mile from OSU!
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