Fill your trip with fun things to do near the Columbus airport
With a convenient location near I-670 and the CMH airport, the Country Inn & Suites is an ideal starting point for your adventures in the Columbus area. During your stay, head to the bustling downtown area for popular things to do like visits to Columbus Museum of Art and tours of Franklin University. If you’re here with family, take the kids to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to come face to face with African lions, bald eagles, and manatees. Are you a die-hard Buckeyes fan? Ohio Stadium is less than five miles away. If you’re in town to attend the annual Ohio State Fair at Ohio Expo Center, book a hotel room to be within 10 minutes of the venue.
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The Ohio State University
4.52 mi / 7.27 km from the hotelConsistently ranked as one of the nation's top 20 universities, OSU offers more than 200 areas of study and 492 specializations.
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
4.88 mi / 7.86 km from the hotelAt COSI, kids and adults alike can explore the ocean’s depths, film their own TV shows, and travel through time to see how life has changed over the decades.
Columbus Museum of Art
3.89 mi / 6.26 km from the hotelMake time to tour the exhibits at Columbus Museum of Art, which range from paintings by Renoir to statues by Rodin. Be sure to check out the creativity center, where you can learn to think like an artist as you create something of your own.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
14.61 mi / 23.51 km from the hotelMade famous by the now retired wildlife conservationist Jack Hanna, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to tigers, elephants, and bald eagles.
Creekside Park
3.07 mi / 4.94 km from the hotelOffering nearly eight acres of family-friendly fun, Creekside Park is the centerpiece of Olde Gahanna, offering waterfalls, walkways, picnic areas, paddle boats, fishing, and wading.
Easton Town Center
3.76 mi / 6.05 km from the hotelWith hundreds of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options to choose from, Easton Town Center is the perfect place to browse your favorite brands, catch a movie, or enjoy dinner with colleagues.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
2.62 mi / 4.22 km from the hotelFrom desert landscapes to lush greenhouses, Franklin Park Conservatory is home to a variety of botanical exhibits from different biomes. Visit the Hot Shop to watch glassblowers create works of art that are displayed throughout the gardens.
Franklin University
4.25 mi / 6.84 km from the hotelFranklin is the second-largest private university in the state of Ohio. Tour the institution’s 14-acre campus to see why it’s a nationally recognized pioneer in adult education.
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
3.15 mi / 5.07 km from the hotelThis sizable venue hosts the annual Ohio State Fair as well as concerts, conventions, and trade shows. If you’re visiting the fair, you don’t want to miss the impressive butter sculptures that have become a popular tradition.
Ohio Stadium
4.66 mi / 7.5 km from the hotelJoin a sea of scarlet at Ohio Stadium, a landmark sports facility on The Ohio State University campus. This 105,000-seat stadium is home turf for the Buckeyes football team.
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
3.07 mi / 4.95 km from the hotelA theology school of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Trinity enrolls 3,000 students each year from a variety of Christian denominations.
Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center
5.01 mi / 8.06 km from the hotelSee sporting events or big-name performers like Elton John and Chris Stapleton at this large facility, located on the campus of The Ohio State University.