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Inside Background
Culture 
ColumbusUndergrou... ColumbusUndergrou... offers all the details on events and...
Last edited: 10 March 2009
Health & Safety 
The city of Columbus, Ohio is dedicated to the safety and well-being of its...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
History 
The history of Columbus, Ohio dates back to ancient times when Native American...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Experience Columbus Check out www.ExperienceCol... to get the scoop on what's...
Last edited: 09 March 2009
Weather & When to Go 
There's a popular saying that goes, "If you don't like the weather, just wait a...
Last edited: 19 June 2008
Columbus Neighborhoods 
Like any large metropolitan area, Columbus has its share of diverse...
Last edited: 13 March 2009
Recommended Reading 
Columbus, Ohio is a city filled with sights to see and things to do. There are...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By Air Columbus is served by Port Columbus International Airport...
Last edited: 19 June 2008
Getting Around 
Columbus is not exactly a small town, but it’s not a huge metropolitan city...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Public Transportation 
Columbus has a public transportation system that currently consists of busses...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Rental Cars, Valet, and Parking Garages 
Like most midwestern cities,  you'll want to rent a car if you plan to travel...
Last edited: 08 October 2006
Taxis and Airport Shuttles 
Taxis are readily available in most areas of Columbus. If you're staying at an...
Last edited: 19 December 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Festivals representing many cultures are held throughout the year in Central...
Last edited: 11 February 2009
Family Travel 
Columbus, Ohio is a great place for families with small children to travel...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The museums of Columbus offer a little something for all ages and types...
Last edited: 01 October 2008
Shopping 
Art and Antiques The Short North area is lined with art galleries for every...
Last edited: 05 August 2008
Sports & Activities 
Sports in Columbus has come a long way since Ohio State Football was only...
Last edited: 17 June 2008
Columbus for the Kids 
Entertaining children is no small feat. You not only have to get their...
Last edited: 01 October 2006
Columbus Night Clubs 
Columbus nightlife is alive and well in the downtown area.. A unique and...
Last edited: 11 August 2007
Community Events 
www.franklincount... Website for community events and activities in Columbus...
Last edited: 03 March 2009
Conventions and Trade Shows 
Convention events in Central Ohio are usually focused around the Greater...
Last edited: 14 November 2006
Natural Wonders 
Columbus' Metro Parks system offers over two-dozen retreats, not to...
Last edited: 07 November 2006
The Performing Arts 
Columbus is a city that values the performing arts, and it is home to a...
Last edited: 14 April 2009
Cooper Stadium 
Home of the Columbus Clippers, AAA Affiliate of Major League Baseball's...
Last edited: 07 October 2006
Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden 
Nestled between downtown Columbus and Bexley at 1777 East Broad...
Last edited: 10 October 2006
Short North Arts District 
This area of Columbus is just to the north of downtown and features an eclectic...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Victorian Village 
Victorian Village is an historic urban neighborhood just north of downtown...
Last edited: 02 March 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Columbus has come a long way from its days as a meat-and-potatoes town known...
Last edited: 17 June 2008
Cheap Eats 
In Columbus, there's something for everyone at a price everyone can afford...
Last edited: 04 December 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
To many,  "special" usually means romantic, so here are some establishments...
Last edited: 28 August 2007
Arena District 
Anchored by Nationwide Arena - home to BlueJacke... - the arena district...
Last edited: 24 December 2007
German Village 
With brick-paved streets and old Victorian houses, German Village is one of the...
Last edited: 20 July 2008
Short North 
Located within a half mile of the Greater Columbus Convention Center and...
Last edited: 04 October 2006
Steak Houses 
From family steakhouses to full-service establishments featuring the best in NY...
Last edited: 17 June 2008
Barcelona Restaurant and Bar 
Barcelona is located in German Village. The interior features an exposed brick...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Pattycake Vegan Bakery 
Pattycake is an all vegan bakery that uses no hydrogenated oils, minimally...
Last edited: 20 March 2008
Rooster's Restaurant & Bar 
Roosters is a family friendly, affordable sit down dining experience. You can...
Last edited: 25 August 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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