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Columbus / Discover Happiness, Not Just America

MeowScore 😸89/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

may

Vibrant arts festival & lovely weather

❄️
january

Snowy streets ideal for frolicking cats, cozy indoors spots to curl up

😻
february

Celebrate love at the Purrfect Valentine's Day events and romantic dinners

🌸
march

Cool spring weather perfect for stretching paws and exploring the city

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april

Enjoy blooming gardens and feline-friendly parks as flowers blossom

🎨
may

Famous Catumbus Arts Festival showcasing catnip-inspired art and crafts

☀️
june

Long sunny days for lazying around at nearby lakes and meadows

🎆
july

Experience sizzling summer nights with festive celebrations and open-air events

🍕
august

Nibble on fresh local goodies at Catonthian Food Truck Festivals

🎉
september

Labor Day Weekend purr-ades filled with furry feline joy

🎃
october

Get spooked at the famous Haunted House or join the Meow-a-thon run

🏈
november

Watch college cats battle it out in The Cat Rivalry football game

🎄
december

Holiday lights and festivities, treat yourself to jolly local markets

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Columbus has a moderate cost of living with some affordable options, but more expensive shopping areas as well.

Visit the Short North Arts District for unique boutiques and restaurants, and take advantage of free attractions like the Columbus Museum of Art.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

short stopover for business or leisure

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

short stopover for business or leisure

As a state capital and vibrant city, Columbus is often included in Midwest travel itineraries.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard in most places

Tipping

15-20%

Standard in most places

Most places accept credit cards. Splitting the bill is common. Patrons pay at the end of the meal.

internet situation

great Speed

Good speeds on average

great Availability

Broadband widely available

excellent Cellular

Excellent coverage with major carriers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Growing bike culture

walkable -ish

Well-balanced infrastructure

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive city

Pounce through the paw-some streets of this city while sinking your claws into its rich cat-tural purr-itage!

Relax in the sun or enjoy a furr-eshly brewed cat-puccino in the local cafes as you embark on a purr-fect meow-tropolitan adventure!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
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Short North Arts District
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Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
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North Market
🍃
The Ohio Statehouse

The mainstream

🌿
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

A cat-pivating destination with pawsitively stunning gardens and cat-tastic butterfly habitat, surrounded by a peaceful urban park!

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🎨
Short North Arts District

A paw-some neighborhood for art-loving cats, with hipster vibes, interesting galleries, cool street art and feline-tastic dining options!

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🚀
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

A playful destination with feline-tastic science exhibits, interactive experiences and cat-tivating planetarium shows!

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🍔
North Market

A cat-ering paradise with purrfect local delicacies, artisanal crafts and fresh groceries!

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🍃
The Ohio Statehouse

A cat-tractive historic building with paw-some architecture and free guided tours!

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Off the beaten path

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The Wexner Center for the Arts
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
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Goodale Park
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The Book Loft
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Katzinger's Delicatessen

Off the beaten path

🎨
The Wexner Center for the Arts

For cultured cats, the Wexner Center showcases a variety of thought-provoking exhibits and performances, ranging from visual arts to film screenings. Pawsitively inspiring! 🎭

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🍨
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

When cats crave a sweet treat, they can indulge in Jeni's inventive ice cream flavors, all made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The purr-fect spot for a hot summer day! 🍦

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Goodale Park

This park offers cats a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the city with its tranquil paths, serene pond, and peaceful gardens. Don't forget to stretch your paws on the cat-tastic sculptures! 🐱

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🐾
The Book Loft

For cats who love to read, this cozy, maze-like bookstore offers a plethora of books in all genres, including a furr-tastic selection of children's books. Curl up with a good meow-ystery! 📚

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🥪
Katzinger's Delicatessen

A purrfect spot for hungry cats to indulge in homemade soups, sandwiches, and salads, all made with fresh, feline-approved ingredients. Their desserts are claw-some too! 😻

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biking possible

Growing bike culture

walkable -ish

Well-balanced infrastructure

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive city

Mindful meoweler tips

Columbus is the birthplace of Wendy's

Cat travelers can enjoy a square meal from Dave Thomas' famous fast-food chain.

The Ohio State House is open to the public

Cat travelers can take an informative tour of Ohio's historic government building.

Experience the Short North Arts District

Cat travelers can explore this vibrant neighborhood filled with galleries, restaurants, and shops.

The Columbus Museum of Art offers free admission on Sundays

Cat travelers can peruse a collection of American and European art spanning 2 centuries.

Schmidt's Sausage Haus und Restaurant offers authentic German cuisine

Cat travelers can try a famous Bahama Mama sausage and cream puff dessert.

Useful external sites

www.experiencecolumbus.com

Experience Columbus↗

Official tourism website of Columbus with information on things to do, events, and places to stay.

www.columbuszoo.org

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium↗

Website for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium that provides information on hours, exhibits, and events.

www.fpconservatory.org

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens↗

Website for the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens that includes information on exhibits, events, and hours.

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