Columbus Ohio Top Ten
If you’re new to Central Ohio, here are ten great reasons to live in Columbus:
10) Football! Columbus, Ohio is home to "THE" Ohio State University Buckeyes Football and their other sports teams!!! Columbus is the "mother ship" for all Buckeyes around the world. You can’t get any better than this.
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This town shuts down during the game. People are either at home or at their favorite watering hole watching the BIG game.
To keep up with the Buckeyes, visit the Buckeye Links Page, where you’ll find links to all you want to know about OSU athletics.
9) Short Commutes! Columbus, Ohio has easy morning and evening commutes to and from work. You will love our average 15-30 minute commute from home to work and back.
For an overview of the Columbus commute, visit Columbus Commute Page .
8) Shopping! For the dedicated shopper, Columbus, Ohio has it all. If you love to "shop until you drop," you’ll appreciate the choices you have here.
Shopping in Columbus ranges from the trend-setting Easton Town Center and mega-mall Polaris Fashion Place to the funky Short North District, as well as your neighborhood shopping centers.
For a shopping overview of Columbus, Ohio, go to the Columbus Shopping Page for links to all you need and where to get it.
7) Food! Columbus, Ohio has some of America's best restaurants. If you enjoy eating out, Columbus has it all, from a quick burger and fries at Max and Erma's to five-star dining at a Cameron Mitchell Restaurant.
Columbus restaurant options include several national chain restaurants, locally owned restaurants that have national acclaim, and small neighborhood eateries. There is something here to satisfy any palate.
For an overview of the Columbus restaurant scene, go to the Columbus Restaurant Page for links to some of Columbus' restaurants.
6) Living! Columbus, Ohio has a place for you to call home!!! Columbus neighborhoods range from the trendy sophistication of Downtown, The Short North, and German Village to the suburban lifestyles of Grove City, Hilliard, Dublin or New Albany.
Go to the Columbus Neighborhoods Page for links to more information on some of Columbus’ unique and exciting neighborhoods, as well as school district information.
5) Arts! Columbus has a strong arts and culture scene. The Columbus Museum of Art, The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet, Picnic with the Pops and Opera Columbus. Our live music and theatre scene will satisfy your desire for the finer things in life, no matter what your cultural tastes.
From the Gallery Hop on the first Saturday of each month to art exhibits at our galleries and museums, from The Nutcracker to local cultural events in your backyard, there is something for everyone.
Visit the Columbus Arts and Culture Page for links to all of our area's arts and culture venues.
4) Family fun! Columbus, Ohio has plenty for you and your family to do. Columbus is rich with museums, activities, festivals, and attractions to keep you and your family busy and engaged in the community. From a world-class zoo to local museums and conservatories, you will find lots to do and enjoy.
See the Columbus Attractions Page for links to all of the area's attractions.
3) Sports! Columbus, Ohio does have a sports scene other than OSU-Buckeye sports. From the Bluejackets of the National Hockey League, The Crew Soccer Team of the MLS and The Arena Football League Destroyers to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers Baseball Team there is something for every sports fan in your family.
Take a look at the Columbus Sports Page for links to all of the area’s sports sites.
2) Economy! Columbus, Ohio has a relatively stable economy that includes a mix of government, education, medicine and service industries. Our economy is not heavily concentrated in one business sector or industry, but instead has a variety of growing national and international employers that have maintained strong employment rates.
Find your place in our economy visit the Columbus Economy Page for links to the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, as well as the 40 largest employers here.
And now finally the number ONE advantage Columbus, Ohio has.......
1) Big city amenities with a small town feel!
