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Fun Local Trivia
  1. The American Federation of Labor was founded in Columbus.
  2. Columbus is the state capital, and it is Ohio's largest city.
  3. David Harrison of Columbus owns the patent on the soft toilet seat. Over one million are sold every year.
  4. Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy's in 1969 in Columbus.
  5. The Columbus Clippers, a AAA team, is a developing league for the New York Yankees.
Notable Natives
  • George Bellows
  • James "Buster" Douglas
  • Archie Griffin
  • Rutherford B. Hayes
  • Wayne "Woody" Hayes
  • Jack Nicklaus
  • James Thurber
  • Of A Revolution (OAR) – rock band
Local Slang
  • C-Bus: Abbreviation for Columbus
  • Pop: The correct way to order a Coke or Pepsi
  • That State up North: Michigan
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

laurenki

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition '04

4.6
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Big City

The campus is located just north of Downtown Columbus, with so much to do that is close to campus one would never get bored. There is gallery hop in the short north, wonderful restaurants and restaurant week (3 course meals for $15-25), and local art life and summer festivals. No professionals sports teams except hockey but a minor league baseball team and of course OSU football.

May 22, 2012

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katwright

International Relations and National Security Studies '15

4.6
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Columbus Rocks

There is something for everyone in Columbus. Entertainment, restaurants, shopping, not to mention a multitude of options for internships. And the city bus system is free for students so it easy to get around.

May 10, 2012

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jlomellan

Registered Nursing (RN) '15

3.5
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Lots to Do

There is always something social happening on campus.

May 01, 2012

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User rating for Ohio State University - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 50 user reviews.

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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
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Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Cincinnati: OH: 1 hour, 45 minutes
  • Cleveland: OH: 2 hours, 20 minutes

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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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