MUST DO Columbus Attractions & ActivitiesĬolumbus is known for being a center of business and technology and also for having one of the largest university campuses in the country. The most popular season to go to Columbus is during summer as it is Ohio's outdoor living season, with concerts and intense nightlife. The temperature can rise as high as 87℉ in summer and it can get down to 12℉ in winter. The month of April is the ideal time to travel to the city due to the climate, cost of travel, as well as avoiding peak season. The best time to visit Columbus is from the end of April to June. Located at the heart of rural Ohio, Columbus is a bustling city with interesting culture and vibrant nightlife.
The city was named after the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and it originated as numerous Native American settlements on the banks of the Scioto River. It is the county seat of Franklin County and it also extends into Delaware and Fairfield counties. Ohio’s state capital, Columbus, is the largest city in Ohio with an approximate population of 900,000.
