Extended StayAmerica Columbus - North

Flughafen (CMH)

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One of the more diverse cities in the American Midwest, Columbus, Ohio, offers business opportunities, great sports events and marvelous access to world-class higher education. Visitors with some extra time on their hands need not worry about finding enough to do. Whether you are looking for go karts and mini-golf or want to tour the first Harley Davidson dealership in America, recreational opportunities abound in Columbus. History buffs can visit the Ohio Statehouse, built in 1839, or the Kelton House Museum, showcasing superb examples of Victorian living. Columbus was a critical stop along the Ohio section of the Underground Railroad, and the Kelton House has been recognized as one of several historic safehouses in the area. Lending to the rich African-American culture of the Columbus area is the King Arts Complex, which strives to educate the public on the numerous contributions of African-Americans to the world. Culture-seekers will also want to visit the Columbus Museum of Art, which hosts national and international traveling exhibits, as well as the largest collection of local artwork by several Columbus natives. With the second largest university campus in the nation, Ohio State University is a prominent part of life in Columbus. Thanks to a student population of over 52,000, this main campus has a positive impact on the livability of Columbus. Fans of all types of collegiate sports love coming to Columbus, because an Ohio State Buckeyes game always excites. Columbus has some of the most unique sports programs in the country. In addition to professional teams in hockey, arena football and soccer, the Columbus Clippers are the Triple A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Columbus is also home to the Arnold Classic, an annual fitness expo hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Racing enthusiasts will want to head for Columbus Motor Speedway, one of just two NASCAR sanctioned tracks in Ohio.FROM I-71, TAKE EXIT 117 (HIGHWAY 161/DUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD) WEST TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE TURN RIGHT ONTO ROUTE 710/BUSCH BOULEVARD AND PROCEED APPROXIMATELY 200 YARD TURN RIGHT ONTO SHAPTER AVENUE TRAVEL 100 YARDS TURN LEFT ONTO BOARDWALK STREET TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS TURN RIGHT ONTO MEDITERRANEAN AVENUE TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 400 YARDS TURN LEFT ONTO ZUMSTEIN DRIVE TRAVEL 400 YARDS HOTEL WILL BE ON THE LEFT