Moving from Louisville to Columbus?
- 189 mi Distance
- 3 hr 9 min Drive time
- 2.2M Columbus metro
- 175 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Columbus, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Franklin Park Conservatory — 1895 conservatory with Chihuly glass
- Scioto Mile — Downtown riverfront park with fountain
- Topiary Park — Topiary recreation of Seurat's 'A Sunday Afternoon...'
- Hocking Hills State Park (1 hr SE) — Waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, hiking
Culture & Arts
- Ohio State University — Largest US university campus; Ohio Stadium ('The Horseshoe')
- Columbus Museum of Art — Strong American Impressionist collection
- German Village — Brick streets and 19th-century homes; Schmidt's sausage
Family-Friendly
- COSI (Center of Science and Industry) — Hands-on science museum with planetarium
- Columbus Zoo & Aquarium — Among top US zoos; Jack Hanna's home
Nightlife & Entertainment
- Short North Arts District — Walkable High Street; galleries, restaurants, bars
Columbus's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Columbus resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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The Refectory French Northwest
Long-running fine dining in restored church
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Lindey's American German Village
Beloved upscale neighborhood spot
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Veritas Modern American Downtown
Chef-driven tasting
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Schmidt's Sausage Haus German German Village
1886 institution; Bahama Mama sausage
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Hot Chicken Takeover Hot chicken Multiple
Born in Columbus, now national
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Service Bar American Short North
James Beard nominee
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Watershed Distillery American Olentangy
Craft distillery + restaurant
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Ice cream Multiple
Born in Columbus, now national
What daily life feels like in Columbus.
Climate
Humid continental. Cold winters (20-40°F). Hot, humid summers (60-85°F). Beautiful spring/fall. 175 sun days/year (one of cloudier US metros).
- Summer62-85°F
- Winter20-40°F
- Sun days/yr175
- Rainfall39 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score41/100
- Transit Score30/100
- Bike Score47/100
Columbus is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Scioto Mile — downtown riverfront
- Highbanks Metro Park — 1,200 acres of trails
- Hocking Hills State Park (1 hr SE) — falls and cliffs
- Alum Creek State Park — boating, hiking
- Olentangy Trail — 14 miles of paved bike path
- Lake Erie (2 hrs N) — beaches, Cedar Point amusement park
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