Whetstone Park

The Park of Roses is in bloom with so much more than just roses!

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An old wooden sign warning about the lowhead dam just down stream. There are newer looking metal signs. The lichen encrusted sign reads "Danger, Dam Ahead. Portage at Marker". This can be found east of Antrim lake on the western shore of the river, along the trails that snake through the wooded area of the park. #urbanjungle

Antrim Park

After visiting Antrim Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio State House aerial at sunrise with Huntington Center and Vern Riffe State Office Tower

Ohio State University

Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

This pink and white marbled petunia is actually an unintended mutation of what was intended to be a completely pink bloom.

The OSU cultivar trials, located at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, are conducted each year in order to evaluate ornamental bedding and container plants.

The objective of these trials is to observe the performance of new and recently introduced cultivated plant varieties under environmental conditions typical of central Ohio.

Despite their stated scientific and economic purposes, the gardens are beautiful to walk through and photograph. Best of all, they're FREE!

Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens

Enjoy a stop at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens, an entertaining place to visit in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Ohio Stadium

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

A selection of specialty rolls from Royal Ginger. The winner would have to be the Great Harvest roll with fried sweet potato, cream cheese, tempura shrimp with avocado, sweet egg, and mango pulp.

Shops On Lane Avenue

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Shops On Lane Avenue during your visit to Columbus. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Historic Crew Stadium

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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