Columbus Travel Information
Columbus is an architectural showcase with a population of 39,000.
The city turned an eye toward contemporary design and modern
architecture in the 1940s, when Eliel Saarinen designed the First
Christian Church, and has never turned back. Since then Columbus has
been ranked among the top 10 cities in the United State for
architecture. Sections of downtown have been listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and given National Historic Landmark
designations. Walking, driving and bus tours highlight the
city’s notable buildings. More than 20 sites are listed on the
architecture tour map including the Columbus Area Visitors Center,
schools, churches and banks. A more complete list of architectural
highlights is also available. Architects of note include I.M. Pei,
Eliel and Earo Saarinen, Harry Weese and Richard Meier. Artist such as
Dale Chihuly have added their touch to the city as
well. Columbus is 46 miles south of Indianapolis and 72 miles
north of Louisville, Kentucky. It is accessible via Interstate Highway
65. There are national chain hotels, locally owned inns, and bed and
breakfasts in Columbus.
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