Columbus has been dubbed a Midwestern style capital by The New York Times and one of the top ten best cities to start a career by Time. A major metropolis and the 15th largest city in the U.S., Columbus is home to more than two million in the metro area. The city has an open-minded approach to life, business and ideas.
Business innovation and education
Columbus is one of the leading research and tech cities in America, home to institutions like Battelle, Chemical Abstracts and the IBM Client Center: Analytics Solutions Lab, a first of its kind center that draws the best and brightest minds in technology. The city is a great incubator for small businesses, like Homage Vintage Apparel, Hot Chicken Takeover and Columbus Idea Foundry (the largest makerspace on the planet). Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies that call Columbus home include L Brands, Nationwide, AEP, Huntington, Abercrombie, Scotts, Honda and Cardinal Health.
Top attractions
Our love of new ideas and the people who have them can be found in the critically acclaimed attractions you'll find in every corner of the city. In fact, independent rankings have cited Columbus for having the #1 zoo (Columbus Zoo and Aquarium), the #1 public library (Columbus Metropolitan Library), the #1 science center (COSI) and even the #1 ice cream (Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams).
Arts and culture
Columbus is home to world-class cultural attractions such as the Wexner Center for the Arts, theColumbus Museum of Art and Thurber House, as well as unique entertainment options like Available Light Theatre, CATCO, MadLab Theatre and Gallery and Shadowbox Live. The Short North Arts District distinguishes Columbus as a vibrant arts city and hosts the popular Gallery Hop and HighBall Halloween events that attract thousands of people. Professional arts organizations include BalletMet, Opera Columbus and the Columbus Symphony, and performance venues include the Schottenstein Center, Express Live and other Promowest venues, and four historic landmark theaters: the Lincoln Theatre, Palace Theatre, Southern Theatre and Ohio Theatre.
Culinary capital
Columbus has grown into one of the country's most innovative foodie capitals. Experts from all over the country are discovering the amazing food scene in Columbus, with The Washington Post calling Columbus "A Certified Food Lovers' Town." Enjoy a unique dining experience at one of the locally owned member restaurants of Dine Originals Columbus.
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