Construction began on the flat domed Ohio State house in 1839, and was completed at the opening of…read morethe American Civil War. In some states upon returning from the war soldiers pushed to have rounded domes placed on top of their state houses. It was not the case in Ohio, and the original Greek revival architecture remains. The building is a showpiece and focal point at the center of the capital city. It has been restored to its original grandeur and is carefully maintained to ensure historical accuracy. The grounds are well manicured and contain a variety of historic themed statues. There is an active and thriving bee apairy located on the north side of the grounds. Beneath Capitol Square, and the statehouse there is a multilevel parking facility. Be aware that the maximum height of your vehicle may be too tall for this garage. There are warning indicators at the entrances, but pay attention to the height nonetheless. Security is of Paramount concern, as this is a working capital for the statewide officeholders, including the governor, and both houses of the general assembly, Senate and House of Representatives. It is not just a museum, or a ceremonial building. This is the actual working seat of government for the state of Ohio. it is necessary for all visitors to be screened by security prior to entrance. And an active and robust security presence is maintained by the Ohio Highway Patrol. Throughout the halls can be found portraits of governors and legislative leaders, statutory representing the history of Ohio as well as large paintings of historic events in the rotunda. Of important historic note, after his assassination, the Ohio Statehouse was a location where President Lincoln lay in state and for days tens of thousands of Ohio's paid their respects. Lincoln spoke here on occasion, and actually received official word that he had been elected president, while visiting here. A brass marker is placed at the location where he spoke to the public in the atrium between the main Statehouse building and the Senate building. The Ststehouse Atrium has not always been here, but some years earlier was an open outdoor area. As is their habit, pigeons had taken up residence at the upper regions of the building and it was necessary sometimes to run between the Statehouse and the Senate building so as not to be "christened" by pigeon waste. The area became known as "pigeon run." If you look above the door/entry entryway to the Senate building in the atrium, you will see a historic reminder of those days in the form of a taxidermy pigeon. Those days are of course, long gone, and the atrium is now home to a variety of public and private events. Many select the statehouse and grounds as a location for wedding photo shoots, and actual weddings. Schedules of House and Senate sessions, and committee sessions are available online and open to the public. In the basement of the atrium and Senate building there are a variety of historic interpretational displays. Also found there is a small café, and a gift shop.

The Ohio Capital is architecturally different from many other states. In many states the capital…read moresits high and is easy to see, but in Columbus you might accidentally drive right by. In a way I guess it is more approachable for the people. I also liked the fact there was plenty of downtown underground parking.

Nice little stop off. You can get out and walk around and see the train and related railroad stuff…read more There was a historical building you could visit, it was closed when we went.

Founded in 1975, the Canal Winchester Historical Society is dedicated to maintaining and renovating…read morehistorical items and collecting genealogical information. It's actually been incorporated in to the official Canal Winchester school curriculum. There are some really really neat programs, about one a month, as well as meetings every first Tuesday of each month at 7:30. There is some really cool info at this place. I enjoyed it when I stopped by. Membership is about 10 dollars.

I came on a Friday evening after hours for a fundraiser and we mostly stayed on the second level…read more Still, it was a lot larger than I thought! Very open space and lots of wood. Long tables and offices. Couches, a huge case of stairs for you to sit and study on in the middle of one huge room, and Stauf's downstairs. Very cool! Would love to come back here for another event!

I came here for an open house, meet the maker event. I had never been here but heard good things…read more Well, I'm ready to go to a class here and possibly become a member. They have the coolest tools here, anything from huge 3D printers, to woodwork, to leather making and black smithing! The staff was great, friendly and ready to teach. Like I said, I'll be back at lest for a class or two.

I have been here a handful of times to see a variety of plays…read more I won't comment on which plays because some were better than others, while some I walked out scratching my head wondering, what was that all about!? If you're interested in seeing a performance, I highly recommend you doing your research before buying tickets. Why? Because a lot of times you'll find the writer / director pushing their own agenda. Sooo I'm only going to comment on the place itself. I have been in studio one and three and I will say the staff has been extremely supportive and friendly. The seats have always been very comfortable and no matter where you sit you get a good view of the stage. I don't think I would even call it a stage. More like the floor area in front of you. They do sell adult beverages and I understand they are trying to make money so be prepared to buy two small plastic cups of wine for $22. That includes the lid. Most of the performers are good, some still need work but that's what the theatre is all about. I'm reminded of the famous Forest Gump line " Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you're going to get." Would I return? Good question! The last 4 shows I've seen I was not happy with three of them. My personal opinion was that they were weirdly written and pushing their own personal agenda. What ever happened to a good story with a good plot? I could not take pictures since they are not allowed in theaters.

As a lover and avid supporter of the arts, I vastly appreciate all that the Verne Riffe Center for…read morethe Arts has to offer the community. Not only does the center host varied artist's exhibitions, but they also host art classes with featured artists, better yet.. All for free!

We attended the Village lights event. We arrived early and were able to find a great parking spot…read morenear The Loft. We enjoyed just exploring German Village. Many homes were nicely decorated as well as several businesses. We were excited to watch the ice sculpting and listening to the Troubadours. We enjoyed exploring all the little booths. It was a lovely evening. We will definitely go again.

Contains a great exhibit about the history of German village including a very informative video…read more There's also an art gallery upstairs. Worth a visit

Came here to view an art exhibit in a gallery upstairs. But there is a lot more here, and it is…read moreimpressive. Free parking in the lots or garages nearby. A big play area in the lobby, so Kid K and her friends hung out there some. There's also a pool and a workout center on the main floor, plus a track and basketball court upstairs. And more exercise areas, for all I know- it's a big building. Staff were friendly and helpful. The gallery up on the 5th floor has a nice balcony with seating. The whole place is shiny and new and comfortable, with many amenities. There's a small cafe in the lobby, and it sounds like another on maybe the 4th floor? If I were a UA resident I'd be here often. They allow non-residents to use the pool for a fee, and I'm sure other areas too. Many areas are available to rent for meetings or parties, and they have classes in various activities.

The space is large which is awesome! There is an opportunity to create an easier to navigate…read moreschedule of activities. It would also be great if your membership included classes because the classes, leagues, ect are expensive. This can be a good place to work when the WiFi is working but I have stopped in a couple of times and the WiFi wasn't working. I also wish they always had pickleball courts set up.

This is a great place to host a business meeting or small event. We have held several monthly…read moremeetings at DEC and have not been disappointed with the space, furniture availability, or media availability. Many businesses and independent contractors rent office spaces within this large building off of Metro Place South. If you're in or around the Dublin area and need a meeting location, look into renting here.

If you're a start-up in or around Columbus, Ohio area, you should consider Dublin Entrepreneurial…read moreCenter as your HQ, as well as City of Dublin as your company's home. The synergy of DEC and City of Dublin, together with a world-class, PCI, HIPAA, and SOC Compliant Metro Data Center located right on premises - is just amazing. DEC also has a ton of free resources and meet-ups any business can benefit from. This is why we chose DEC, Metro DC, and City of Dublin as our company home. Cloud Propeller could not have found better place, partners or resources elsewhere. https://cloudpropeller.com

I have lived in OH for over 15 years and cannot believe I've never visited this site! Enjoyed…read morereading about how the sculpture came to be. The QR code lets you listen to a recording of the sculptor himself. The 12' sculpture can be climbed on from the rear and presents a nice view of the area. Lots of areas for picnicking and amphitheater for concerts.

Chief Leatherlips monument is a large stone faced public art piece located in a beautiful park in…read moreDublin just outside of Columbus Ohio. My family and I was in town from Lousiville visiting Columbus for my second oldest daughters cheer competition. One of the things we always do when visiting other city and towns is check out the local public art scene. This was a piece we had circled before we made our trip. Overall a very great and fun piece. Me And the kids enjoyed the cool Photo ops that we had with the piece and it was in a beautiful park as well.