Columbus, Ohio
Skyline
Statue of Christopher Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
“According to Wikipedia, several nicknames for Columbus are as follows: The Discovery City, Arch City, Indie Art Capital, Cowtown, The Biggest Small Town in America, and CBUS.”
Established
1812
Population
892,533
Please see a sample itinerary below. All itineraries are fully customizable.
Trip Inclusions
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Round trip transportation
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2 night hotel accommodations at student friendly hotel
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3 lunches
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3 dinners
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Admission to Magic Mountain Fun Center Polaris
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Admission to Zip Zone Canopy Tours
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Admission to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Admission to Columbus Museum of Art
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Admission to COSI – Center of Science and Industry
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Guided tour of Ohio Statehouse
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Guided City Tour
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Visit to Germantown
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Private security upon request
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A-Z Travel tour guide
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Free Chaperone spaces based upon number of paying travelers
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Admission, taxes and fees for above listed inclusions
Day 1
Morning – Depart for Columbus, Ohio.
Afternoon – Arrive in Columbus where you will meet your tour guide and enjoy lunch. Continue to the Museum of Art
“Columbus Museum of Art’s mission is to create great experiences with great art for everyone… we are guided by a belief in advocacy, quality, community, integrity, and creativity. We believe that art speaks to each and every one of us in different ways. Art inspires. Art challenges. Art thinks.”
Your next stop will be COSI (Center of Science and Industry), a dynamic hands-on science center.
Evening – Group enjoys a welcome dinner. Your evening will be filled with fun and thrills as you make your way to Magic Mountain Polaris. With attractions including Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, Laser Tag, Bumper Boats, Video Arcade, and so much more there is something for everyone at Magic Mountain which is a pay-as-you-go park.
Day 2
Morning – Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Your morning begins with a brief city tour. You will make a stop at the Capitol Square, a complex that includes the Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building and Atrium. Meet your guide and take a tour of the beautifully restored Statehouse.
Afternoon -Make your way to the German Village where you will enjoy lunch on your own and free time exploring and shopping in this historic neighborhood. Afterwards you will depart for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Evening – Enjoy dinner at the zoo before group departs for the hotel.
Day 3
Morning – Breakfast is served at the hotel. You will check out of the hotel and begin your final day exploring this wonderful city. Your first stop will be the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the only botanical garden in the world with a permanent collection of glass artwork by Dale Chihuly.
Afternoon – Enjoy lunch then put your adventurous nature to the test. Make your way to Zip Zone Canopy Tours. Your professionally trained guides will take you on a tour you won’t forget!
Evening – Enjoy dinner before you depart for our safe journey home.
