Highline at Bridge Park

Mixed-use district with shopping, dining, and entertainment venues around a historic core first opened in 1999.

Riverfront park with a landmark fountain and downtown trails along the river, opened in 2011.

Zoo, and aquarium spanning more than 580 acres along the Olentangy River, founded in 1927.

Conservatory on 88 acres, and with horticulture in a historic park setting, opened in 1895.

Metro park, defined by wooded ravines and river overlooks.

Arts district along High Street with galleries, restaurants, nightlife, and monthly gallery walks for an easy evening out.

Metro park at the meeting of three waterways, with biking trails and fishing access for active outdoor recreation.

Paved trail linking neighborhoods, parks, and green space across the county trail network.

4,630-acre state park centered on a reservoir with beaches, boating, and trails, established in 1974.

Open lawn, walking paths, farmers markets, concerts, and seasonal events make this downtown park a regular gathering place.

Scenic paved trail linking neighborhoods, parks, and a historic downtown through the county trail network.

Hiking trails, a fishing pond, sports fields, and picnic areas make this large metro park useful for varied outings.

Metro park, with prairie, wetland, and miles of multi-use trail.

Playgrounds, ball fields, and walking paths support everyday use at this central park and festival ground.

Local storefronts and dining surround the town square in this uptown historic district with an easy small-town feel.

Historic downtown with local shops, restaurants, and community events around the original core, around the historic core.

Two-level mall spanning 1,278,277 square feet that anchors the northern retail corridor and opened in 2001.

Mixed-use district with residences, offices, retail, and riverfront walkability, spanning 30 acres.

Walkable historic district of local shops, restaurants, and year-round community events around the original core.

Natural area with waterfalls, wooded trails, and a peaceful river valley setting for a quieter walk.

Municipal park, with athletic fields, fishing ponds, event lawns and gathering space.

Scenic regional trail following the Olentangy River and linking communities and parks along the route.

Regional trail system offering scenic biking and walking routes through natural surroundings and preserved corridors.

Local park with walking paths, playgrounds, and open space for casual activity.

Multi-use trail linking several communities for biking and walking, making it easy to cover distance at a comfortable pace.

Golf community anchored by a 1974 Jack Nicklaus design and surrounding one of Ohio's best-known courses.

Riverside park with walking paths, open lawn, and water views for an easy stroll or a relaxed break outdoors.

Founded in 1926 as the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the insurer and financial services group anchors downtown Columbus at the Arena District.

A not-for-profit system built around Riverside Methodist and Grant Medical Center, operating hospitals, urgent care sites, and hospice across central Ohio.

One of JPMorgan Chase's largest employment centers outside New York, with Polaris and McCoy Center operations supporting consumer banking and technology.

The Columbus retailer that separated from L Brands to trade independently, retaining its central Ohio headquarters and distribution network.

Founded in 1870 as a land-grant college, Ohio State enrolls tens of thousands of students on a 1,665-acre Columbus campus that ranks among the largest in the country.

Ohio State's academic health system, home to the James Cancer Hospital and central Ohio's Level I trauma center.

The municipal government of Ohio's capital and largest city, managing public safety, water and power utilities, refuse collection, and development services.

Founded in 1929, the world's largest private nonprofit applied research institute, which helped commercialize xerography and now manages U.S. national laboratories.

Founded in 1886 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and now part of Trinity Health, operating hospitals in Grove City, Westerville, and east Columbus.

A former Air Force base turned cargo airport, named for the World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker and paired with an intermodal rail terminal for transpacific freight.

Founded in 1971 as a food wholesaler, the Dublin-based company now distributes pharmaceuticals and medical products to hospitals and pharmacies nationwide.

Opened in 1929 as Port Columbus and later renamed for the astronaut and senator, central Ohio's primary passenger gateway.