My brother would be visiting Ohio State for a business trip this coming October. Any idea where he could visit for leisure?
- Posted on 11/09/2009, 15:02 PM;
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diehardfan
Budget backpacker
Do produce photo identification at Supreme Court of Ohio.
[ 0 ]The Supreme Court of Ohio is a free 45-minute tours cover Ohio history, how the courts work, and the building's architecture and artwork.
The Visitor Education Center provides a hands-on look at the law. This award-winning exhibit uses a car trunk to explain a court case on search and seizure. A new CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) section is being installed the fall and winter of 2009. Small groups are welcome to tour the Center without appointment.
One thing to note is that all visitors must present photo identification and be physically screened before entering the building.
Location: 65 South Front Street, downtown Columbus
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
- Posted on 11/09/2009, 17:59 PM
theDarkLord
Budget backpacker
Museums are a must go in Ohio State
[ 0 ]In Ohio, there are so many types of museums available, your brother should be able to find one to his liking. The most famous being the Columbus Museum of Art.
There is the “Guide by Cell Phone Tours.” You dial a phone number, select the code that appears next to a piece of art, and you can hear the information about the piece. There's no charges for this, but your phone carrier may charge you for minutes and roaming.
Location: 480 E. Broad St., Columbus
Phone:(614) 221-6801
Hours: Tues-Sun, except Thurs: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thurs: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Closed many holidays, call for info
Cost: members: free; adults: $10; seniors and students over 18: $8; students 6 - 17: $5; children under 5: free. Admission to the permanent collection is free on Sundays. Special exhibits are not free. Parking is free.
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame
There are three compact shows at the American Motorcycle Association's Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Buff machines by Arlen Ness, celebrities' machines and riding tales, a photography show of bikes as art .Definitely worth a visit.
Location: 13515 Yarmouth Dr., Pickerington
Phone: (614) 856-2222
Hours: 7 days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: AMA members: $5; members of national motorcycle organizations: $9; adults: $10; students: (ages 12 to 17) $3; children 11 and under: free; seniors: $8;
family rate: (parents and all single children under 18) $25
- Posted on 11/09/2009, 17:56 PM
lovetravel
Budget backpacker
Free Factory Tours in Columbus and Central Ohio
[ 0 ]You could also visit the free tours available there. Especially if you are a nut and chocolate lover.
Anthony-Thomas Chocolates was pretty good.
Free Factory Tours are every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am. to 2:30 pm.
Krema Nut Company
Gourmet nuts, chocolates and natural peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter and "hot and spicy" peanut butter. Krema offers free factory tours by appointment for people over 21.
- Posted on 11/09/2009, 17:44 PM
tennisloverr
Budget backpacker
Check out the festivals held there.
[ 0 ]-Ohio State is famous for their different festivals/carnivals. You could check out the 2nd Annual Olde Worthington Fall Festival, The Fall festival and the Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival
Held outdoors, in historic Olde Worthington on its picturesque Village GreenThere will be pumpkin painting, face painting, popcorn, cider and arts and crafts vendors displaying handmade items with fall and Halloween themes.
This Festival coincides with the weekly Worthington Farmers Market too. You could try out the local produce there.
October 10, 2008
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Worthington, Ohio
Fall Festival
Crafts, food, farmer’s market, kids’ activities.
When: Oct. 10
Where: downtown Worthington and Village Green (corners of High and Dublin-Granville)
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: free
-Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival
Step back in time at this invitational crafts fair (the crafters really do compete to get in!) Enjoy canal rides, kids’ activities, old-time blue-grass music and serious apple-butter makers.
When: Oct. 16-18
Where: Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton directions
Time: Fri.-Sat.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $3
- Posted on 11/09/2009, 15:41 PM
