German Village

 

A highway bridge over Interstate 70 is all that separates the German Village Historic District from downtown Columbus, but as one looks east from the interstate, the difference between old and new is glaring. A 20+ story structure sits just north of the interstate bridge, and just south, in German Village, no structure is higher than three stories. Five blocks south, the spire of St. Mary Church stands 197’ off the sidewalk and towers over everything around it. Structures and sidewalks are orange masonry, and many streets (about half) are still brick pavers.

 

Contact no: (614) 221-8888
 
Location: 588 S Third St., Columbus, OH 43215
 
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Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center

 

260 N. Fourth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-2511
Call (614) 464-4099
Email: [email protected]
Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus
Handicapped Accessible
Free parking in driveway
Gift Shop
HOURS
Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Group Tours By Appointement
Admission: Adults $6 Seniors $5 Children $4
Call for special group rates
Available for parties, meetings and event rental

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Easton Town Center

 

In stark contrast to the old-country aura of German Village, Easton is the most modern neighborhood in the city, its architecturally contemporary town center drawing shoppers and tourists to an array of nationally and regionally known stores, plentiful restaurants and varied entertainment
 
Location: 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
 
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Statehouse

 

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!

 

Contact no: (614) 752-9777

 
Location: South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

 
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

 

Nestled between downtown Columbus and Bexley at 1777 East Broad Street, Franklin Park Conservatory features foliage and agricultural displays in an open-air setting, where visitors tour from one world habitat to another. Habitats include vegetation from Brazil, Indonesia, Mongolia, Northern Europe, and Continental United States.

 

Contact no: (614) 715-8000
 
Location: 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203-2040
 
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Center of Science and Industry

 

COSI programs will inspire your interest in science and encourage you to learn more about your world. COSI offers workshops, lectures, camps, and overnight experiences that will help you and your family understand the complex connections between science and everyday life.

 

Contact no: (888) 819-2674
 
Location: 333 W. Broad Street Columbus OH 43215
 
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Ohio Historical Society

Spark discovery of Ohio’s stories. Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future.

Core Values

  • Relevance- Addressing and communicating the significance of history with Ohio’s diverse people
  • Authenticity- Valuing artifacts and true stories of history
  • Inclusivity- Appealing to all Ohioans, especially underserved audiences
  • Stewardship- Protecting the evidence of Ohio history
  • Working Together- Pursuing teamwork and sharing authority and responsibility

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in 1885, the Ohio History Connection and the State of Ohio have maintained a longtime public-private relationship whereby the Ohio History Connection carries out dozens of history services for Ohio and its citizens.

With over 180 staff members, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of partners in historical societies, local history groups and local and state government, we champion all Ohio history, including the more than 50 historic sites and museums in our network throughout Ohio.

From automobiles to wedding gowns, our collections document both the ordinary and extraordinary stories of Ohioans. We collect, preserve, catalog, manage and make available to the public a vast collection of nearly two million objects in our museums across Ohio, and in our flagship museum in the Ohio History Center. Additionally, serving as the State Archives, we allow people to discover the stories of the Ohioans who built our state’s farms, industries, businesses, schools, churches, social organizations, governments and communities.

Connecting people to the stories of Ohio is part of our daily work and it’s accomplished in part through educational efforts such as sponsoring National History Day in Ohio and Ohio As America, an online textbook and curriculum for teaching the history of our state. Overseeing the Historical Markers program and the Local History Office are additional ways we connect people to Ohio history.

We also serve as the State Historic Preservation Office for Ohio. We nominate properties to the National Register of Historic Places, review rehabilitation work to historic buildings for tax credits, review federally assisted projects for effects on historic properties, qualify communities for the Certified Local Government program and provide technical assistance and advice to the public.

Contact no: (614) 297-2300

Location: 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211

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Santa Maria

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.

Contact no: (614) 645-8760

Location: 1111 East Broad StreetLower Level Columbus, OH 43205

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