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COSI is a science museum and research center located in Columbus, Ohio in the United States. Originally opened in 1964, COSI was relocated to a 320,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki along a bend in the Scioto River in the Franklinton neighborhood in 1999. Since 1964, COSI has welcomed more than 33 million visitors from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries.

The laid-back German Village is known for charming brick houses built by 19th-century immigrants along Beck, Mohawk, and Deshler streets. Shops selling books, traditional fudge, and handmade jewelry mingle with art galleries, German pubs, American bistros, and artisan coffee shops. In summer, the Actors’ Theatre Columbus stages outdoor Shakespeare and other plays in Schiller Park with its fountains and flower beds.

Park home to the nation's largest softball complex, plus picnic areas, a playground & sports fields.

The city’s central business, entertainment, and cultural hub, Downtown includes the Uptown, Arena, and Discovery districts. Corporate towers and theaters surround Capitol Square, anchored by the Greek Revival–style Ohio Statehouse. Brewpubs, cocktail bars, and diverse restaurants are nearby.

The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) is a convention center located in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States, along the east side of North High Street.

Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus, Ohio. Since completion in 2000, the arena has served as the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.

The Ohio State University (Ohio State or OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The flagship institution of the University System of Ohio, it was founded in 1870.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is an international airport located 6 miles east of downtown Columbus, Ohio. Formerly known as Port Columbus International Airport, it is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also oversees operations at Rickenbacker International Airport and Bolton Field.