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Columbus
Late spring through fall for festivals and patio weather; winters are coldBest time
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Columbus is Ohio's capital and largest city, built around Ohio State University, a growing tech and insurance economy, and a food scene that punches above its weight. The draw is walkable historic districts like German Village and the Short North, plus the North Market, rather than marquee monuments.
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Columbus is Ohio's capital and largest city, built around Ohio State University, a growing tech and insurance economy, and a food scene that punches above its weight. The draw is walkable historic districts like German Village and the Short North, plus the North Market, rather than marquee monuments.
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Columbus is Ohio's capital and largest city, built around Ohio State University, a growing tech and insurance economy, and a food scene that punches above its weight. The draw is walkable historic districts like German Village and the Short North, plus the North Market, rather than marquee monuments.
Best forCollege-town energy; food-forward trips; long weekends; Buckeyes fans
When to goLate spring through fall for festivals and patio weather; winters are cold
Getting aroundCar-friendly and spread out; limited bus network (COTA); rideshare fills gaps
Where to stayShort North for nightlife and galleries; German Village for a quieter historic base
Maybe skip ifYou want beaches, mountains or a compact walkable downtown core
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