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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. The Miller House and Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Mill Race Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. The Commons

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4. Kidscommons

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5. Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Bartholomew County Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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7. First Baptist Church

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8. The Crump Theater

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9. Bartholomew County Historical Society

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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10. Columbus Indiana Philharmonic

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11. Columbus Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is Columbus, Indiana known for?
  • A: Columbus, Indiana is known for its display of modern architecture, blending modern style with small-city hospitality.
  • Q: What can visitors do in Columbus, Indiana?
  • A: In addition to architecture tours, visitors and locals can enjoy over seventy structures designed by famed architects such as Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei.
  • Q: What other attractions does Columbus offer?
  • A: The city is also home to gardens, parks, theaters, museums, orchestras, great restaurants, and more.

Columbus, Indiana is 50 minutes from Indianapolis.


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