Franklin County, OH

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.

Park, with ball fields, playgrounds, and walking paths.

Metro Parks site centered on a working historical farm, with woodland trails and wildlife habitat.

Tranquil park, with wetlands, walking trails, and diverse bird habitats.

Historic main street district with independent restaurants, boutiques, and a regular festival calendar around the town's historic core.

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.

Township park, with playgrounds, ball fields, and walking paths.

Boaters, anglers, and swimmers head to the shoreline at Ohio’s first state park on Buckeye Lake.

Metro park, with wooded trails, a golf course, and wildlife observation areas.

Local restaurants and community events bring activity to this small-town downtown around the historic core.

Athletic fields, trails, event lawns, and gathering space spread across one of the area’s largest municipal parks.

Riverside woodland and backpacking trails give this metro park a quieter outdoor feel for longer walks and nature time.

Walkable town center of restaurants, boutiques, and festival space around the historic core, around the historic core.

Prairie and bison habitat define this metro park, which expanded through a Battelle land gift and opened in 1959.

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.

Sports fields, trails, playgrounds, and an event lawn create a flexible park for everyday recreation.

Wooded park with hiking trails, a fishing pond, and wooded surroundings.

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

Revitalized downtown area with locally owned shops, restaurants, and community festivals, around the historic core.

Sports fields, trails, and open green space make this park well suited for recreation and events.

Ball fields, trails, playgrounds, event lawns, and gathering space make this park useful for both play and community time.

Playgrounds, sports facilities, and seasonal community activities make this a practical local gathering space for families and neighbors.

Hall of Fame exhibits and memorabilia trace American motorcycling history at this museum opened in 1990.

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

Metro park, with fishing lakes, kayak access, and restored prairie.

Fishing and open green space make these lakes a peaceful outdoor stop for a simple break.

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.

Kayaking, fishing, and shoreline trails make this reservoir park a straightforward outdoor escape with easy water access.

Locally owned restaurants, shops, and year-round events line this compact main street around the historic core.

Lakeside state park, with fishing, boating, and easy walking trails.

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.

Park with sports fields, playgrounds, and connecting walking paths for everyday recreation.

State nature preserve, protecting wooded wetlands and native ecosystems.

Walkable town center with local shops, dining, and year-round community events around the square.

Water recreation spot with pools, a diving tank, swim lessons, and a playground.

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.

Community park with walking paths, sports facilities, and room for local events.

Long-running orchard with pick-your-own fruit, a farm market, and seasonal fall events for families.

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.

Historic small-town downtown with locally owned shops, restaurants, and community events around the original core.

Metro park with trails, picnic areas, and a pond for wildlife viewing.

Metro park with open meadows, wooded trails, and scenic natural landscapes for a quieter outdoor visit.

Metro park featuring a lake, paved trails, and broad outdoor recreation opportunities.

Municipal park, with athletic fields, walking paths, and open recreation space.

Small central park with walking paths, playgrounds, and open lawn for a quick break or casual outdoor time.

Park with trails and open green space suited to walks, casual play, and everyday recreation close to town.

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.

Park with trails and open green space for everyday recreation, whether you are walking, relaxing, or spending time outside.

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

Park with trails and open green space for everyday recreation, from short walks to casual time outdoors.

Serving more than 65,000 students, this flagship land-grant institution is one of America’s largest, with broad research reach and nationally prominent academics.

Serving undergraduate and graduate students, this historic institution blends Lutheran roots with notable music, law, and pre-professional pathways within a close academic community.

Serving transfer and workforce students, this large-access institution offers extensive academic choice, affordable entry points, and well-defined pathways into bachelor’s study.

Serving grades 9-12 in Southwest Licking Local School District, this campus emphasizes college planning, campus engagement, and stronger self-direction.

Serving undergraduate and graduate students, this institution is built for working adults, offering flexible scheduling, online options, and business-centered advancement for career growth.

Serving elementary grades in Teays Valley Local School District, this campus emphasizes foundational academics, student support, and strong family connection.

Serving grades K-5 in Dublin City Schools, this campus supports science curiosity, curiosity across subjects, and confident classroom participation.

Serving grades 9-12 in Dublin City Schools, this campus pairs performance opportunities with skills beyond the classroom and clear future direction.

Serving grades 9-12 in Dublin City Schools, this campus pairs academic challenge with advising support and broader opportunity after graduation.

Serving grades 6-8 in Dublin City Schools, this campus emphasizes responsibility, club involvement, and broader independence.

Serving grades 9-12 in South-Western City School District, this campus combines performance opportunities, skills beyond the classroom, and clear future direction.

Serving grades 9-12 in Hilliard City School District, this campus pairs goal setting with community connection and durable preparation for adulthood.

Serving grades 9-12 in Hilliard City School District, this campus supports college planning, campus engagement, and stronger self-direction.

Serving grades 9-12 in Hilliard City School District, this campus balances strong academic momentum, supportive mentoring, and well-rounded growth.

Serving grades 6-8 in Hilliard City School District, this campus connects leadership habits, campus engagement, and steady personal growth.

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Serving grades 9-12 in Licking Heights Local School District, this campus pairs long-range planning with arts participation and meaningful student participation.

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Serving middle grades in Southwest Licking Local School District, this campus combines core academics, electives, and preparation for high school transition.

Serving grades 9-12 in Pickerington Local School District, this campus emphasizes postsecondary advising, broad student involvement, and purposeful preparation beyond graduation.

Serving grades 6-8 in Pickerington Local School District, this campus balances student voice, healthy transitions, and stronger self-management.

Serving grades 6-8 in Pickerington Local School District, this campus supports organization skills, STEM exposure, and purposeful exploration.

Serving grades K-5 in Pickerington Local School District, this campus emphasizes strong learning routines, family partnership, and confident participation.

Serving grades 9-12 in Jonathan Alder Local School District, this campus combines academic challenge, advising support, and broader opportunity after graduation.

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Serving grades 9-12 in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, this campus supports postsecondary advising, broad student involvement, and purposeful preparation beyond graduation.

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Serving grades K-5 in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, this campus develops problem solving, collaborative learning, and a welcoming school culture.

Serving grades K-5 in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, this campus emphasizes project-based learning, extra help when needed, and steady academic momentum with broad opportunities to participate.

Serving grades 9-12 in Dublin City Schools, this campus supports college planning, campus engagement, and stronger self-direction.

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Serving grade 6 in Hilliard City School District, this campus develops broad course access, co-curricular experiences, and growing independence.

Serving grades 6-8 in South-Western City School District, this campus supports organization skills, STEM exposure, and purposeful exploration.

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Serving grades K-5 in Pickerington Local School District, this campus emphasizes early skill-building, daily consistency, and family partnership.

Serving grades 4-6 in South-Western City School District, this campus builds organization habits, reading stamina, and confidence across subjects.

Serving grades K-5 in Southwest Licking Local School District, this campus emphasizes foundational literacy, steady routines, and a supportive classroom culture.

Serving grades K-5 in Pickerington Local School District, this campus supports early academics, family partnership, and consistent daily structure.

Serving grades 7-8 in South-Western City School District, this campus builds study habits, activity involvement, and readiness for high school.

Serving grades 6-8 in Pickerington Local School District, this campus connects core academics, leadership habits, and developing independence.

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.

Honda's first U.S. automobile plant, which began building Accords in 1982 and anchors a Union County manufacturing network alongside East Liberty and Anna.

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.

An Amazon fulfillment site in Licking County's Etna Township, part of the I-70 logistics corridor east of Columbus.

Founded in 1868 as a seed company, the lawn and garden products maker still runs its global headquarters from Marysville.

Union County's independent hospital in Marysville, with emergency, surgical, cancer, and primary care for a service area shifting from rural to suburban.

Intel's Licking County semiconductor campus, a multibillion-dollar leading-edge chip fabrication project announced in 2022.

A small independent hospital in London serving Madison County with emergency, surgical, and primary care.

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.