Beach near Columbus, United States

Columbus Travel Guide

Ohio, United States

Columbus is Ohio’s capital and its largest city, with a population of 941,364 in the central United States. It is in the Eastern Time Zone and serves as an important administrative centre for the state.

Most air travellers arrive through John Glenn Columbus International Airport, while Rickenbacker International Airport and Ohio State University Airport also serve the city. Columbus is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

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Local time

941,364

Population

3,856 miles away

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Weather in Columbus

Fri

28°

Sat

26°

Sun

24°

Know before you go

Pays in USD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.

Best time to visit Columbus

Jan

3°12

Feb

8°8

Mar

13°11

Apr

18°12

May

22°15

Jun

27°14

Jul

30°14

Aug

28°8

Sep

26°8

Oct

19°6

Nov

12°8

Dec

6°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Columbus

  1. Nationwide Arena

    stadium arena

    1.1 km

  2. Wexner Center for the Arts

    contemporary art museum

    4.4 km

  3. Genoa Park

    park

    0.5 km

  4. Bicentennial Park

    park

    0.7 km

  5. Schiller Park

    park

    2.2 km

  6. Ohio History Connection

    history museum

    5 km

  7. Miranova Place

    monument

    0.9 km

  8. North Bank Park

    park

    1 km

Getting there

John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 10.5 km

Rickenbacker International Airport · 16.8 km

Ohio State University Airport · 14.3 km

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