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.

Family-friendly places like Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum and Snow Trails will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Columbus: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (in Cincinnati) and Dayton (Boonshoft Museum of Discovery & National Museum of the US Air Force). And it doesn't end there: get curious at COSI (Center of Science and Industry), admire the natural beauty at Whetstone Park / Park of Roses, stop by Easton Town Center, and admire the majestic nature at Hocking Hills State Park.

To find photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Columbus driving holiday planner.

In January, daytime highs in Columbus are 37°F, while nighttime lows are 21°F.