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The Little Known Secrets of Columbus, Ohio

By Expert Author: Fitz Vintner
View Summary | Submitted: 2006-12-03 | Word Count: 514 words | Views: 93 view(s)
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There are more than 150 technological companies located in Columbus. This modern city of Columbus is the capital of Ohio, which is well known in North America as the capital of technology. Many of these companies are actually large corporations. Their smaller regional companies are located throughout North America.

The COSI Columbus, a science center and learning institute for the sciences, draws a huge number of tourists each year. Columbus offers many things to see and do; enough to keep you busy for a long weekend or even for a week long vacation in the summer.

When you visit Capital Square, you can partake in one of the many tours that are available. More so in case you are interested in politics. If not, then you can go to a German Village and can stroll through an old German neighborhood. On your way back from there and to the hotel you can stop for German Beer at the local bar.

You won't be disappointed if you're an adventure buff looking for adventure in Columbus. Outside of Columbus, in the city of Powell, you can spend a day at Wyandot Lake Adventure Park. You can spend some time at the pool park or ride the waves in the wave pool.

If you're traveling with your children to Columbus, or are a kid at heart, you won't want to miss a trip to the Columbus Zoo. Call ahead to see what events are planned since there is always something different happening at the zoo. If you're lucky you'll be able to learn all about what porcupines and anteaters eat, or discover the wonders of the local snakes in the area around Columbus and throughout Ohio.

Another popular part of the Columbus Zoo is The Wilds, an area that features wild animals in their natural habitat. Some of the many animals you can watch are the rhinos, zebras, elephants, and monkeys, watch them as they eat and interact with one another.

The Southern Theater established in 1896 is one of the forgotten attractions of Columbus. This theater is ripe with history and has many tales to tell. Being a landmark of history in Columbus, it has been restored to its earlier grandeur and is treated with loving care. You can phone ahead to find out what shows are planned during your visit to the city. You can come to know more about the history of Columbus by participating in the many guided tours.

If you like to combine food with your history you might be interested to know that the first Wendy's Restaurant was opened in Columbus. Dave Thomas had his humble beginnings in this city when he started his first Wendy's Restaurant in 1969. You can visit this very first Wendy's and still order a meal.

A trip to Columbus can be a fun event for you and your family. Whether you are in Columbus for business or pleasure, make sure you have time to see the sites. Plan to take in some of the very fine dining that is available only in Columbus.
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About the author: Fitz Vintner is the proprietor of Fitz Columbus, a fantastic website to visit if you're looking for accurate up to date advice and discussion about Columbus. For more articles on Columbus visit: http://www.fitzcolumbus.com/articles . Why not sign up for our free Columbus newsletter at: http://www.fitzcolumbus.com/newsletters

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