6 days in Columbus Itinerary

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Get a sense of the local culture at National Museum of the US Air Force and Serpent Mound. Popular historic sites such as Carillon Historical Park and Saint Joseph Cathedral are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Columbus: The Wilds (in Cumberland), Zipline (in Rockbridge) and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (in Dayton). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Harding Presidential Sites, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get to know the fascinating history of German Village, and stroll the grounds of Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery.

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In July, daytime highs in Columbus are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.