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Points of Interest
  • Brewery District
  • Columbus Zoo and Zumbezi Bay
  • The Gateway (shopping, dining, residential area)
  • Ohio Stadium (aka the Shoe)
  • Olentangy River
  • The Oval
  • The Short North Historic Town
  • Wexner Center for the Arts

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Concerts, theatres, a zoo, malls, museums, and just about anything else can be found within the confines of Columbus. There are always numerous activities and events taking place, giving residents a variety of entertainment options to choose from. The Buckeye vibe permeates all of the surrounding area, and students see Columbus as a friendly town. Don’t be fooled by the Midwest stigma of blandness or ignorance—most of the townies are glad to see you, and they will greet you with a smile. Columbus also sees a surprising number of cultural and entertainment events each year. With a wide variety of music scenes, numerous touring theater groups, and local sports teams, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The city is also very close—albeit, by vehicle—to cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati, which provide even more activities. A weekend trip to one of these cities is not at all out of the question and will allow you to see concerts and sporting events you might have missed otherwise.

You cannot discuss the local atmosphere without discussing Buckeye sports. Foremost of these is football, obviously, and during football Saturdays, everyone watches the game—and we mean everyone. If you’re looking to get shopping done, game day is the perfect time to do it. Be sure to get back in before the game ends, however, since roads in Columbus become massive parking lots as 105,000 people try to drive home afterward.

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Local Atmosphere at Ohio State University

LaurenJenkins

'15

Psychology

4.6
A

Proudest School in the Land

The atmosphere around Ohio State is definitely busy. There are over 1000 activities going on daily. Students, staff and the community surrounding Ohio State are the proudest people I have ever encountered. We love our sports, our band, our school, and our city. Ohio State is an incredibly safe, friendly and welcoming school.

Feb 03, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Ohio State University

benmat92

'15

Agricultural Business

5.0
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Great!

Everybody loves the buckeyes. Football and basketball games are awesome. The mirror lake jump is probably the greatest event ever. You have to do it

Feb 02, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Ohio State University

amd324

'15

Zoology and Entomology

3.8
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Urban Campus

The local area has a cool urban vibe. Lots of restaurants and shops to visit. Safety is an issue, with several crime alerts both on and off campus. Homeless people are common here. Diverse cultural attractions scattered around. There is an artsy shopping district, the short north, within walking distance. Overall there are a lot of interesting and fun places for students to check out in the area.

Jan 10, 2012

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South Oval in fall OSU looks like the quintessential college campus during the autumn months.
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Mirror Lake Mirror Lake is a nice spot on campus.
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Thompson Library in the winter The Thompson Library was recently renovated and reopened in August 2009.
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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Columbus City Center
  • Easton Town Center
  • Lennox Shopping Center
  • Polaris Shopping Mall
  • Short North
  • Tuttle Crossing Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Cincinnati Bengals: football
  • Cincinnati Reds: baseball
  • Cleveland Browns: football
  • Cleveland Indians: baseball
  • Columbus Blue Jackets: hockey
  • Columbus Clippers: minor league baseball
  • Columbus Crew: soccer
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Cincinnati: OH: 1 hour, 45 minutes
  • Cleveland: OH: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Columbus:

• The American Federation of Labor was founded in Columbus.
• Columbus is the state capital, and it is Ohio’s largest city.
• David Harrison of Columbus owns the patent on the soft toilet seat. Over one million are sold every year.
• Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s in 1969 in Columbus.
• The Columbus Clippers, a AAA team, is a developing league for the New York Yankees.

Famous Columbians:
George Bellows, James “Buster” Douglas, Archie Griffin, Rutherford B. Hayes, Wayne “Woody” Hayes, Jack Nicklaus, James Thurber, and the music group Of A Revolution (OAR)

Local Slang:
That State up North – Michigan
Pop – The correct way to order a Coke or Pepsi
C-Bus – Abbreviation for Columbus

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC Lennox Town Center 24
777 Kinnear Rd.
(888) 262-4386

Arena Grand Theatre
175 W Nationwide
(614) 470-9900

Landmark's Gateway Theater
1550 N. High St. (South Campus Gateway)
(614) 545-2255

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Hometown: Marietta, Ga.

Major: Electrical engineering

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