8 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Columbus: Zipline (in Rockbridge), Dayton (Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more) and Cincinnati (Smale Riverfront Park & JACK Cincinnati Casino). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your taste buds at Pedal Wagon Columbus, get to know the resident critters at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, get curious at Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and take in nature's colorful creations at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Columbus day trip planning site.

September in Columbus sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 58°F at night.