Insiders' Guide to Columbus, Ohio

Offers information about places to stay, where to eat, the best shopping districts, fun things to do with the kids, recreation, day trips, education and childcare, relocation tips, retirement information and local history. For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love. Ohio’s capital city, Columbus boasts a small town and quiet residential atmosphere with big city culture, cosmopolitan shopping, a flourishing arts community, and top-notch dining. The “Discovery City” offers a little something for everyone and its geographical location, competitive cost-of-living, and college-town spirit make Columbus one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest. Inside you'll find:• Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area—from the best family activities to the lowdown on real estate• The inside scoop on popular attractions such as the Columbus Zoo, COSI Columbus (Center of Science and Industry), and the Franklin Park Conservatory • Comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, and outdoor recreation opportunities• Sections dedicated to children and retirementWhether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders’ Guide® to Columbus, Ohio gives you everything you need to know. Everything you need to know about the nation’s fifteenth largest city! Whether you plan to pursue an education, start a business, or raise a family, this guide takes you through the rapidly growing Discovery City.