COLUMBUS RANKED AMONG BEST
HISTORIC DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD
National Geographic Traveler
calls city a "Jewel in the Region"

Columbus, Indiana can boast of another honor for its architectural excellence and stewardship of its historical assets. In the Nov/Dec 2008 edition of National Geographic Traveler, the city of 40,000 residents is ranked 11th out of 109 historic destinations worldwide by National Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations, higher than any other U.S. destination.

About Columbus, the magazine states, "Although it is surprising to see a Midwestern burg in the company of Dijon and Stockholm, this 'jewel in the region' boasts 'world-class mid-century modern architecture.'"

Visit the National Geographic web page with details on the listing, and visit the Preservation magazine web site.

See other magazine features on Columbus.

Read about other accolades the city has received.

 

Why you'll find Columbus unforgettable...

Welcome to Columbus, Indiana, a surprising community that is known around the world for its collection of work by renowned architects and landscape architects.  Columbus is a great destination for a getaway.

Located within the Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati triangle, this would be just another forgettable small Midwestern city except for the vision of local leaders who wanted to make Columbus the best community they could create. The results speak for themselves.

Columbus is ranked sixth in the U.S. for architectural innovation and design by the American Institute of Architects. Come enjoy the architecture, public art, gardens and landscaping, and a first-rate park system.

Columbus Visitors Center Hours of Operation :

• Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sundays, 12:00 to 4:00 pm

 

• Monday to Friday, 10:00 am
• Saturday, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
• To make a tour reservation, go here.
  

December - February Hours of Operation

Holiday Schedule Changes