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"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.

Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).

Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Columbus using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.

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#29. Supreme Court of Ohio

- Rating: 5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 65 South Front St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. Hollywood Casino Columbus

- Rating: 3.5/5 (738 reviews)
- Address: 200 Georgesville Road Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#27. Polaris Fashion Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Address: 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. The Museum of Catholic Art and History

- Rating: 5/5 (128 reviews)
- Address: 257 East Broad St. The Catholic Foundation Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

- Rating: 4.5/5 (423 reviews)
- Address: 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. Ohio History Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (248 reviews)
- Address: 800 East 17th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. Topiary Garden

- Rating: 4/5 (305 reviews)
- Address: 480 East Town St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. The Escape Room USA - Columbus

- Rating: 5/5 (2,789 reviews)
- Address: 459 North High St. Suite 2 Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#18. Kelton House Museum & Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 586 East Town St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. Scioto Mile

- Rating: 4.5/5 (375 reviews)
- Address: 233 Civic Center Drive Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#15. Columbus Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.5/5 (492 reviews)
- Address: 480 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#14. Nationwide Arena

- Rating: 4.5/5 (613 reviews)
- Address: 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, Ohio
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#13. Whetstone Park / Park of Roses

- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Address: 3923 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#12. Ohio State University

- Rating: 4.5/5 (442 reviews)
- Address: N High St. between 11th and Lane Aves. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. Ohio Statehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (464 reviews)
- Address: 1 Capitol Sq Columbus, Ohio
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#9. Shadowbox Live

- Rating: 4.5/5 (276 reviews)
- Address: 503 South Front St. Ste 260 Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#8. Short North Arts District

- Rating: 4.5/5 (628 reviews)
- Address: 120 West Goodale St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. COSI Center of Science and Industry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,476 reviews)
- Address: 333 West Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. German Village

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,174 reviews)
- Address: 588 South 3rd St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. North Market Downtown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (841 reviews)
- Address: 59 Spruce St. Columbus, Ohio
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#2. Easton Town Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,304 reviews)
- Address: 160 Easton Town Center Columbus, Ohio
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#1. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,687 reviews)
- Address: 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
- Read more on Tripadvisor

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.

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