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Bring your family to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for an untamed adventure. Stretching for 90 acres, the Zoo is home to more than 700 wildlife species including big cats, elephants, gorillas, manatees, bonobos and more! |
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On June 15, 1994, Columbus, Ohio was introduced as the first of the 10 inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. With more than 11,500 season ticket deposits and plans to build a soccer-specific stadium, the decision to award a team to Ohio's capital city was an easy one.
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COSI provides an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves. We motivate a desire toward a better understanding of science, industry, health, and history through involvement in exhibits, demonstrations, and a variety of educational activities and experiences. COSI is for the enrichment of the individual and for a more rewarding life on our planet, Earth. |
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The mission of the Ohio Historical Society is to help people connect with Ohio's past in order to understand the present and create a better future. |
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We are fabulous foodies, persnickety purveyors and artful artisans under one 44,000-square-foot roof peddling the fresh, the tasty, the exotic, the beautiful and the special.
Need we say more? |
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Polaris Fashion Place is Central Ohio's Premier Shopping Destination
* Located just minutes north of downtown Columbus.
* Easily accessible from I-71 & US 23 on Polaris Parkway.
* Features over 150 specialty stores, many are brand new to Columbus.
* Six anchors stores including: Saks Fifth Avenue, Von Maur, Macy's, Sears, JCPenney, and The Great Indoors.
* The Columbus Zoo soft play area is the largest children's play area in the region.
* More than 80 restrooms, including family restrooms, nursing rooms, and handicap accessibility.
* 8 tasty food hall eateries, plus 4 full service restaurants: Brio Tuscan Grille, Molly Woo's, California Pizza Kitchen and The Cheesecake Factory. |
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Easton has an ever expanding list of the nation's premier retailers. That's why over 21-million people visit every year! From Nordstrom and Macy's to Coach, Apple, Victoria's Secret, Crate and Barrel, and more, Easton offers a diverse retail mix in an open-air pedestrian friendly setting. So drop by and shop till you well, you get the idea.
From Mexican to Mediterranean and every cuisine in between, whatever you're hungry for, Easton has it.
Catch a flick on one of Easton's 30 screens. Schedule a mani and pedi with the girls. See national stand-up acts, live music and sketch comedy. Practice your triple lutz at the Chiller. Or break a sweat at the largest health and fitness center in Columbus. Of course, we haven't forgotten the little ones. There are outdoor concerts, parades, holiday events, art festivals and seasonal fun for the whole family. |
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One of Ohio's greatest assets, The Ohio State University is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state. Ohio State provides a distinctive educational experience for students and pursues cutting-edge interdisciplinary research that brings together scholars from diverse disciplines to solve key problems in society. One of the university's core values is to "ignite a lifelong love of learning" in students. Ohio State students benefit from a scholarly environment in which research inspires and informs teaching. |
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With 16 bars and restaurants serving 435 entree's and 158 different beers, great live entertainment, and a premier movie theater. We're playing seven nights a week! |
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German Village, Columbus' premiere downtown neighborhood is one of the preeminent historic districts in the United States. German Village is 233 acres of "living" history where the old meets the new and the result is a vibrant and charming community. |
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Dining
The Short North has a delectable menu... varied and expansive enough to satisfy your cravings every night of the week - for a year.
Galleries & Art
Spanning the gamut from contemporary to classic, from emerging artist to established master.
Shopping
Fashion. Gifts. Furniture. Home Accessories. New. Vintage. And everything in between.
Nightlife & Entertainment
Enjoy a cocktail. Catch a local band. Dance to the wee hours of the morning.
Personal Services
The city's premier hair and makeup salons, piercing studios, tattoo specialists, health + fitness venues and more |
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The Jack Nicklaus Museum, located in the heart of The Ohio State University sports complex in Jack's hometown of Columbus, Ohio, is a 24,000 square-foot educational and historical facility. Here, you will encounter the history of golf and its greatest practitioner... take an immersive journey through Jack's brilliant career including trophies, photographs and various mementos from his unparalleled 20 major championships and 100 worldwide professional victories... and discover the many facets of this remarkable man who added so much to the history of golf. |
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THE WORLD WAS FOREVER CHANGED when, in 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail searching for a direct trade route to the Indies. Carrying him was the Santa Maria, a 98-foot wooden "nao", or typical cargo ship.
More than 500 years later, you can tour the world's most authentic, museum-quality replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship. Guided tours dramatize the daring and determination it took for these explorers to set out on their mission. Fascinating displays show the far-ranging impact of the encounter of two worlds that existed in 1492. |
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A dynamic and multi-faceted institution, Franklin Park Conservatory is a unique and popular destination for visitors of all ages. Located two miles east of downtown Columbus, it is a premier horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, a signature collection of work by glass artist Dale Chihuly, and a permanent installation by renowned light artist James Turrell. |
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Established in 1945, Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District "Metro Parks" features 15 outstanding natural area parks and protects more than 23,500 acres of land and water in seven Central Ohio counties. Metro Parks offers free educational and recreational opportunities every day of the year that will excite your senses and rekindle your spirit. |
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Columbus Recreation and Parks mission is "To enrich the Lives of our Citizens". We believe our 2009 programs live up to that mission. Whether you are five years old or 75 years young, we have something for you.
Our programs include over 75 camps, playgrounds, aquatics, and learn-to-swim programs, boating, arts, outdoor education, golf, concerts, sports, and therapeutic recreation opportunities. You can rent shelters, attend a concert or one of the many special events that occur in our parks. |
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The Heritage Rail-Trail is a 7 mile multipurpose trail which stretches between Hilliard, Ohio and Plain City, Ohio in the central portion of the state. (See trail map for more information.) The trailhead is located in the "Old Hilliard" historic district of Hilliard which contains many shops and eateries as well as the Northwest Historical Village located in Weaver Park. |
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The Spaghetti Warehouse combines Old World Italian Traditions with American abundance in hearty, made from scratch dishes. A festive atmosphere, large seating capacity and more than 21 locations in 9 states make Spaghetti Warehouse locations ideal for family celebrations and group gatherings. |
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Olive Garden is a family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. We are proud to serve fresh, simple, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine, served in a comfortable, home-like Italian setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends. Our purpose is Hospitaliano!, our passion for 100% guest delight. |
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Brio brings the pleasures of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. The Italians built their spacious country villas to escape the pressures of urban life and enjoy "La Dolce Vita" (the good life). They would mingle with family and friends and eat freshly prepared food from their grounds while surrounded by natural beauty. In just this manner, Brio offers its guests "La Dolce Vita." |
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Buca di Beppo is an authentic Italian restaurant that offers flavorful Italian dining. Dine with family and friends while enjoying the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. In the spirit of Italian culture, our dishes are served family style and are meant to be shared.
The first Buca di Beppo opened its doors in 1993 in the basement of a Minneapolis apartment building. We've since grown to 88 locations nationwide.
Dishes enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy inspire our menu, giving Buca its authentic Italian fare. We continue to innovate and create recipes beyond our traditional style by adding new menu items inspired by Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Come indulge in the Buca experience of unforgettable appetizers, salads, pastas, pizzas, entrees, desserts, beer and fine wine.
The full Buca menu is available To Go, and many locations offer Curb Service. At select locations you may place a To Go order online through our online ordering system, please check your local Buca di Beppo home page to see if this option is available. In addition, several of our restaurants now offer Catering. This may also be found on the home page of your favorite Buca di Beppo.
Most locations are open for lunch and all locations are open for fun! We love any reason to celebrate and can help you plan your next dining event at Buca di Beppo. |
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Located off I-670 on High Street, across from the Greater Columbus Convention Center. We're only a few blocks from all major downtown hotels and within walking distance of Nationwide Arena Entertainment District and the famous Short North Arts District.
It would be difficult not to run into a celebrity or two at this high profile location on any given night. |
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Our chef, Andrew Brannin, has traveled many miles in his career and in creating this menu of delectable tapas. He has taken his time when paring his menu with the wine. "The best experience at The Burgundy Room would be to sit around 2-3 of the dishes with friends and a bottle of wine", he says. |
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In 1972, Todd Barnum and Barry Zacks walked into a sleepy little bar owned by a couple named Max and Erma. Todd and Barry offered to buy the place and sealed the deal with a handshake. They had a vision of bringing a gourmet hamburger restaurant to Columbus, Ohio. After renovating and decorating the restaurant with artifacts and local paraphernalia, Barry and Todd made Max & Erma's a fun, unique place to take friends and family. Since that day, our guests consistently tell us that our all-American food, friendly service and atmosphere are the reasons they keep returning to Max & Erma's. We've grown over the years, but remain true to what made us successful - delivering a great guest experience. |
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Bob Evans Farms Inc. specializes in bringing farm-fresh foods to our customers through our restaurants and retail food products. The philosophy behind both segments of our business is the same one we've had since the very beginning: quality food and great service at a fair price.
Our Founder Bob Evans often said, "Quality is long remembered after price is forgotten" and "Everybody is somebody at Bob Evans Farms." Beliefs like these formed our company and engrained our core values from day one. We continue to live by them today. |
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With more than 80 company and franchised locations worldwide, Damon's International, Inc., is a leading full-service, casual dining restaurant concept that emphasizes prime rib, grilled steaks, chicken, seafood, salad and Damon's award-winning ribs. Guests enjoy a quiet dining room or Damon's high-energy Clubhouse that features DTV, a proprietary, state-of-the-art multi-screen entertainment system offering sports, network programming and interactive games.
You can actually feel the energy when you step into our Clubhouse. Surrounded by big screen TVs airing live and prerecorded sports and news coverage; tabletop speakers that let you control what you hear; and interactive sports and trivia games that pit you against players across the country, our Clubhouse sets us apart from the rest. |
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The year was 1981. Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery had recently transplanted to Kent, Ohio after living in Buffalo, New York. All was fine until one day when the two were craving wings. Not just ordinary wings, but authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings. Only problem was there was nowhere to get wings nearby. So Jim and Scott had two choices to satisfy their appetite: they could either make a road trip to New York or open a wing joint close to home. Lucky for us they chose the latter. Hence, the beginning of Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck, now Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, the no-holds-barred grill and bar that serves up a healthy dose of fun with every batch of Buffalo chicken wings. |
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On our many menus, you will find we offer the perfect mix of must-have familiar craveables to new and exciting dishes. From seafood to steak, from Italian to Asian and more, we guarantee hand-selected quality and absolute freshness of every ingredient. Whether you're in the mood for the comfort of an upscale neighborhood diner or the elegance of fine dining, you'll find something to suit every occasion. |
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Our salons and day spas were created to provide a relaxing haven for personal care. They were designed to include an ambiance of intimacy and privacy - the perfect environment to nurture yourself.
It's not only the environment that makes your Charles Penzone experience so memorable; it's the service. We ensure that you receive the best service and most advanced treatments by exercising an unwavering focus on education and training. |
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Massage therapy relaxes muscles, easing and soothing your aches and pains. It rejuvenates - restoring balance to our body and being, making us better for all the things life throws our way. Massage Envy believes every body deserves a great customized massage, so we've made relaxation convenient. We offer flexible appointment times to fit the busiest of schedules, hundreds of locations nationwide and professional Massage Therapists to customize the perfect massage designed to fit your life. Oh, and did we mention the great price? It's what's made us the leading provider of massage therapy in the U.S. And with so many options, a great massage is always within your reach. |
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Visiting a Kenneth's Spa, even for an hour or two, offers profound benefits for your looks and outlook. It gives you the chance to leave everyday demands and responsibilities behind so you can concentrate completely on restoring your sense of well-being.
Whether it's muscle soothing, energy replenishing massage, skin revitalizing, age-erasing facial treatments, fabulously finished nails or a head-to-toe beauty makeover, count on Kenneth's to make you look and feel your best.
You'll find our staff of experienced spa professionals is dedicated to making you far more satisfied with your appearance as well as bringing your life back into healthier balance. |
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Tranquility Day Spa is known for "Providing excellence to our guests, with unique quality of personal care". We take pride in building lasting relationship with all of our guests. At Tranquility we strive to create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere throughout the spa.
Tranquility Day Spa specializes in men's and women's natural nails, corrective and preventative facial alternatives to plastic surgery, therapeutic benefits for the body in the form of massage, along with being well known for our "Perfect Brow".
We at Tranquility Day Spa would like to "Reveal the Difference" that will capture your entirety, and soothe the living soul. |
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Central Ohio's best kept secret for quality therapeutic massage.
Massage therapy feels good and can help to keep you in top shape. Studies have shown that massage increases circulation, lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, relaxes muscles, improves flexibility and mobility, increases energy levels, enhances concentration, and promotes physical and emotional well-being. |
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The American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM), formerly Massage Away, Inc. School of Therapy, was founded in September 1994. The school was an outgrowth of Massage Away, Inc., central Ohio's largest therapeutic clinic that started in 1990. The therapeutic massage clinic's consistent growth, overwhelming customer demands for their services, and the inability to find quality massage therapists led to the creation of Massage Away, Inc. School of Therapy. The Licensed Massage Therapy Program opened with 14 students, and has since graduated over 700 students, with approximately 200 students flying capscurrently enrolled in the basic program. The Tui Na Program opened in 2002 with 2 students and has graduated 4 students. There are 4 Tui Na students currently enrolled. The Professional Master's Level Acupuncture Program opened in 2002 with 11 students and has graduated its first class of seven students. There are 22 students currently enrolled. |
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