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As the capital of Ohio, Columbus is an obvious choice for a day trip destination, but you might be surprised by just how many things there are to do here. The city's many distinct districts offer almost an incredibly wide range of experiences for visitors to enjoy; lunch on authentic bratwurst in the German Village, browse the boutique shops in the Short North Arts District, and check out the up-and-coming arts scene in Franklinton. If you're traveling with children, check out the exciting LEGOLAND Discovery Center or the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for an afternoon of family-friendly fun.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Big Bone Lick State Park
Brookville Lake
Carillon Historical Park
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
Columbus
Columbus Center of Science and Industry
Dayton
Edge of Appalachia Preserve
Fort Ancient
Hocking Hills State Park
Indianapolis
Kentucky Horse Park
Louisville
Louisville Slugger Museum
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Ohio Caverns
Behringer-Crawford Museum
Red River Gorge
Ripley
Serpent Mound
Yellow Springs
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