Columbus

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Columbus is the capital of the United States|American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. It also ranked number 1 on About.com's list of the United States' Most Underrated Cities.

Districts

Districts of Columbus

Columbus/Downtown

Columbus/University Area

Columbus/Northwest

Columbus/Northeast

Columbus/South

Columbus Halal Travel Guide

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Named after the Italian explorer who sailed under the Spanish flag, this city is the largest in Ohio in terms of population with 787,033, and the 15th largest city in the United States—though with only 1.7 million people and the metropolitan statistical area is relatively small (the 31st largest in the nation and the 3rd of 4th largest in Ohio). Major area employers are state government (as the state capital), Ohio State University (the largest student population in the nation) and numerous Fortune 500 companies headquartered here (Cardinal Health, Nationwide Insurance, Limited Brands, etc.) It is a day's drive from one half of the US population and is located at the intersection of I-70 and I-71.

Generally arranged in a really big wheel, Columbus is the central hub to many nearby cities including (clockwise from the north):

Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Indianapolis.

Visitor information

• Experience Columbus Visitor Center - Downtown - 277 West Nationwide Blvd, Suite 125 ☎ +1 614 222-6135 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 5PM - also open Saturday 8AM Monday - 5PM May-Sep

• Experience Columbus Visitor Center - Easton - 188 Easton Town Center first floor of Easton Station building ☎ +1 614 416-8080 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday noon-6PM

How to travel to Columbus

Columbus-ohio-skyline - A view of downtown Columbus' skyline from street level

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Columbus

• John Glenn Columbus International Airport IATA Flight Code: CMH formerly known as Port Columbus International Airport | 4600 International Gateway 39.9980, -82.8887 ☎ +1 614 239-4083 John Glenn Columbus International Airport PortColumbusTower - A432440 Served by all the major airlines, with direct connecting Flights to most major American cities and a few international cities. Aside from rental cars and the airport can also be reached by the #7 or AirConnect buses, or by taxi. A taxi ride to downtown is about 20 minutes, depending on traffic, and will cost roughly $20-50. Depending on your schedule and where you are connecting to, it may be worthwhile to check Flights to Dayton as well (estimate one-hour drive to Columbus), as they are often cheaper.

By car

• Major highways include I-71 & Rte. 315 (north and south), I-70 & I-670 (east and west), and the outer-belt, I-270. US Routes 33, 23, and 40 also converge downtown.

Travel on a Bus in Columbus

• Greyhound - 111 East Town Street ☎ +1 614 228-2266 Opening Hours: 24 hours a day

Get Around

Travel on a Bus in Columbus

The COTA bus service can take you to most important places in the city, which should be about 5 blocks away from any conceivable location you need to go to. This service costs $2.75 for an Express bus and $2.00 for a Local/Crosstown bus. Transfers for a Local/Crosstown bus are free, but transfers between bus types, such as from a Local to an Express route, are subject to an upcharge. Ask the bus driver for a transfer when you pay your fare, and you'll be given a transfer pass that you use when boarding the next bus. You cannot use a transfer pass to board a bus on the same line that travels in the opposite direction (i.e. you cannot get off a bus line and use the transfer pass to board a bus going the other way).

By foot

Most of High Street (US Route 23) from Clintonville in the north to Merion Village in the south is pedestrian-friendly, and while areas between campus and the Short North had been fairly rough, gentrification and the growth of student housing, boutique shops, and restaurants has created a fairly continuous stretch of safe by-foot travel. Downtown Columbus is a walkable area with most attractions within a 20-minutes walk of each other. The Columbus Landmarks Foundation conducts walking tours, too.

By car

Columbus is a car-centric city, with usage of a vehicle required outside of the areas directly surrounding downtown. Parking is extensive (and reasonably priced) at almost all major tourist destinations. There are many surface lots and garages around the town. There are only a few areas of the city, like the Short North, where parking can be hard to come by; those locations feature abundant valet parking at $5 per vehicle. U-turns are illegal citywide in Columbus.

Downtown is a short trip ($20-50 taxi fare) from the airport via I-670W. Uber and Lyft are also available, and tend to run on the lower end of that $20-50 range.

Columbus is notorious for aggressive towing companies, especially downtown, on campus, and in the Short North. Before you park somewhere, make sure that it does not have a "Private Parking" or "Tow Away Zone" sign nearby.

By bike

• CoGo Bike Share $6/24 hour pass A bike sharing program with stations in downtown; pick up a bike at any station and return it to any station. A pass enables unlimited 30 minutes trips.

What to see in Columbus

Museums

Most Columbus museums are located near Downtown, or near the Ohio State University.

Architecture

The Ohio Statehouse and other buildings in the downtown core serve as distinct architecural monuments.

Notable Neighborhoods

The neighborhoods on the outskirts of Downtown are very distinctive. These include the (German) Village, The Short North and the Victorian Village, and others.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Columbus

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Festivals and events

These are a few of the larger or major events in Columbus:

• All American Quarter Horse Congress 40, -82.993 Ohio Expo Center/Fairgrounds Opening Hours: October All American Quarter Horse Congress A
• The Arnold Fitness Classic - Held once a year in early March at the Columbus Convention Center. Many competitions ranging from martial arts to cheerleading to bench press, plenty of "fitness babes" and free supplement samples, and speeches by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

• Asian Festival | Franklin Park Free Annual event. May. Food, games, market place, health screening. Great location!

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• Columbus Arts Festival Downtown Riverfront June (annual event) ARTS, crafts, food, music, entertainment. Big event.

• Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest | River Front downtown July. Expect 500-700,000 people at this fun food and music event held each year.

• ComFest - The Columbus Community Festival - 39.9753, -83.0067 Goodale Park - ComFest June. Music, arts, culture, shopping, fair food, organic juice & bare feet. Who's who of Columbus musicians and those from elsewhere!

• Festival Latino - Held on the downtown River Front in the middle of June each year. Billed as "The largest Hispanic/Latino event in Ohio". Lots of food, fun, entertainment and feista. Free admission.

• (German) Village Oktoberfest | South Grant & East Livingston Ave - September.

• Good Guys Columbus Ohio State Fairgrounds - Over 6,000 rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, street machines and trucks thru 1972. July.

• Ohio Expo Center 717 E. 17th Ave - Home to the Ohio State Fair. Each month, a variety of shows, expositions and competitions are held at the Ohio Expo Center, over 175 events per year. These range from shopping for antiques to boxing and there is something for everyone at the Ohio Expo Center.

• Origins International Game Expo - Origins Game Fair 14177 Origins is run by the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) as one of their two shows for the adventure gaming industry. (The second show and the GAMA Trade Show, is for game manufacturers and retailers only.) Origins is specifically chartered to serve adventure gaming in general, including wargames and miniatures gaming, which tend to be less well represented at Gen Con and Dragon*Con. Board games, trading card games, and role-playing games are also popular at Origins. It is compared in size with E3 and GenCon, and is famous for its Origin Awards. The Origins Award is commonly referred to as a Calliope, as the statuette is in the likeness of the Muse of the same name. Academy members frequently shorten this name to "Callie."

• Red, White & BOOM | Downtown, river front - Take a bus, traffic is as bad as it gets in Columbus for this event. Billed as The biggest and best Independence Day fireworks celebration in the Midwest. July.

Sports teams

• Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Hockey - Columbus Blue Jackets Ice hockey.

• Columbus Clippers - AAA Baseball - Columbus Clippers The team plays AAA Minor League Baseball at Huntington Park.

• Ohio State Buckeyes - The athletic teams representing the Ohio State University are one of the city's (and state's) greatest sporting institutions. Members of the Big Ten Conference along with 10 other schools in the greater Midwest region, Penn State in central Pennsylvania, and Maryland and Rutgers on the east coast and the Buckeyes frequently contend for national honors in a wide variety of sports. The most famous Buckeye team is the American football team, playing before regular sellout crowds of over 100,000 at Ohio Stadium. Some of the many legendary figures to wear the scarlet and gray of Ohio State include Jesse Owens (track), Jack Nicklaus (golf), and Bob Knight (who played basketball at OSU and became far more famous as a coach in that sport). Ohio State Buckeyes

• Columbus Crew SC - Major League Soccer One Black & Gold Blvd - Columbus Crew SC -

Factory tours

• The American Whistle Factory 6540 Huntley Road ☎ +1 614 846-2918 - The only manufacturer of metal whistles in the United States

• Anthony-Thomas Candy Co. 1777 Arlington Gate +1-877-226-3921 Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30AM Monday - 2:30PM.

• Graeter's Ice Cream Factory 2555 Bethel Road ☎ +1 614 442-7622
• The Krema Nut Company 1000 W. Goodale Blvd ☎ +1 614 299-4131 - One of the oldest peanut butter makers still manufacturing in the United States today! And PB & Jelley Sandwich shop.

Mature audiences

• Scioto Downs 2|mi kilometers south of Route 270 on Route 23 South (High Street). Harness racing and betting.

Other

Fort Rapids Waterpark GPS 39.9350,-82.8748 ,

• Magic Mountain Fun Center East GPS 39.9312,-82.8352 ,
• Magic Mountain Fun Park Polaris GPS 40.1379,-82.9729 - located in Columbus

Study in Columbus

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• The Ohio State University is a large college, bordered on the south by West 9th Avenue, on the north by Lane Avenue, and on the east by North High Street. The university owns most of the property within these bounds, up to Olentangy River Road on the west, and some properties west of Olentangy River Road.
• Columbus College of Art and Design is an art school headquartered at 60 Cleveland Avenue in downtown.
• Columbus State Community College is a community college located at 550 East Spring Street in downtown.

How to work legally in Columbus

• Government - Columbus serves as the national capital of Ohio, and government is one of the city's largest employers.
• Insurance - Several large insurance companies are headquartered in Columbus, including Nationwide Insurance Company, which is headquartered in downtown Columbus.

Shopping in Columbus

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Columbus has many vibrant shopping neighborhoods downtown, and the surrounding suburbs offer shopping malls and chain outlets. {{movetoneighborhood

• Short North 39.979719, -83.004711 The Short North - Columbus-ohio-short-north-arches 63979 A neighborhood of galleries, restaurants and cafes lining High Street, which is the main north-south thoroughfare in the downtown. The Short North lies just north of the downtown on the north side of I-670. The Short North runs until about Third Avenue. The overpass of I-670 has a "cap" over the freeway with restaurants and retail outlets. Check out the Gallery Hop the first Saturday of every month when the galleries stay open late and the streets and bars are definitely hopping.

• The North Market | 59 Spruce Street ☎ +1 614 221-7237 - A spacious indoor market with multiple local vendors featuring a variety of international, gourmet, and organic foods as well as gift shops. It often functions as a popular venue for festivals and music.

• Wholly Craft! 3169 North High Street ☎ +1 614 447-3445 Opening Hours: Monday W-F 1PM Monday - 8PM, Tuesday closed, Saturday noon-7PM, Sunday noon-5PM Craft shop featuring handmade clothing, jewelry, gifts, recycled artwork, soaps, and anatomically themed knittery. Designers are from all over the nation, but many are in Ohio; thus making this a good place to find Ohio souvenirs because of its showcasing of local artists' merchandise.

Halal Restaurants

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The City of Columbus issues roughly 6,000 licenses for a variety of types of food vendors, Franklin County issues about 3,000 for the remainder of the county and the suburban area.

Food safety – all local restaurants must post :Columbus_OH_Health_Dept_Festival_Food_Stickerjpg - color coded signs that reflect the results of the most previous inspection by the Columbus Public Health Dept. Green passing most recent inspection. Red, yellow or white suggests you probably may want to reconsider your options. The law applies to public pools, tattoo parlors, spas, campgrounds as well as food markets. The sign must be obvious, within five foot of an entrance.

Zam Zam Grocery 2 - A Somali grocery in Columbus

A major test market for most major chain restaurants (though thit is not as true as it once was), Columbus has a large density of national chain restaurants, some even having multiple venues in a single neighborhood. That being said, Columbus has a growing ethnic and upper class dining scene thanks in part to continued immigration (from Africa, especially Somalia and Ghana, Southeast Asia, and Latin America) and the continued gentrification of the downtown area. {{movetoneighborhood

• The North Market 59 Spruce Street ☎ +1 614 221-7237 - Liège-style waffles at Taste of Belgium. Homemade Sauces at Pastaria. BBQ or Vietnamese, sushi or Rice balls and the biggest problem is choosing what to eat, and it's all relatively cheap.

• Rubino's Pizza - Local Pizzas joint that boasts the thinnest crust in existence. Famous for great Sauces, 60¢ sodas, and vintage arcade games.

• Raising Canes - Five locations in the Columbus area. Fast food chain that serves excellent Chicken fingers in a tasty dipping Sauces. Try the box combos that include fries, cole slaw, and Texas toast.

• City Barbecue - Chain that is primarily in Columbus, with locations in a few of the suburbs. Incredibly good pulled Beef, with tastes for anyone interested in BBQ cooking.

• Piada - Fast-growing new chain spread throughout Columbus. Italian quick service, specializing in piadas (Italian flatbread wraps) and Pasta. Also has a selection of Italian sodas and teas.

• Yau's China Bistro | Thit is an unpretentious, but incredibly good Chinese restaurant on North High Street, part of the campus area. Very authentic and reasonably priced.

• Udupi Cafe | on 161 between I-71 and Cleveland Ave Excellent, affordable, entirely Vegetarian South Indian restaurant.

• Mi Mi Cafe | 5858 Columbus Plaza in the shopping area at Cleveland Ave and 161 Very nice Vietnamese sandwiches and Noodles dishes. Iced coffee and billiards too.

• Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant 3283 Refugee Road - On the East Side. (Thai) restaurant and connected grocery store serving the usual (Thai), Laotian, and Chinese fare. Very large portions.

• Wendy's | Headquartered in nearby Dublin, Ohio. The original Wendy's restaurant is downtown at 257 East Broad Street but has closed, and the building has been re-purposed.

• El Arepazo | Corner of and Pearl Venezuelan faire. Delicious and affordable.

• Lunch wagons | Called loncheras, or lovingly referred to as "roach coaches" which cater to a Latino labor force, are becoming a common sight around town and are very popular with those in the know. Similar to the lunch wagons so popular in Hawaii, but with a Latino twist. They are subject to inspection by the health dept. and should not be feared but enjoyed.

• Taco trucks | All over Columbus. Cheap and tasty Mexican fare. Check out the Taco Truck tracker website.

• Tensuke Market Cafe 1167 Old Henderson Road ☎ +1 614 451-6002 - A well-kept secret for Japanese food, and budget alternative to its posh neighbor, Akai Hana. Features several kinds of Japanese noodles, tempura, gyoza, teriyaki, and potato croquettes.

• White Castle | Scattered throughout Columbus, you will find the popular White Castle Burgers franchise. Fries, burgers, shakes, breakfast. Most are open 24/7 and offer some of the most affordable eats in town.

• Whole World Natural Restaurant 3269 North High Street ☎ +1 614 268-5751 Entirely Vegetarian with many vegan options. New soups and specials every day, as well as vegan pastries, cookies, and cakes sold at the counter.

• Max & Erma's - Max & Erma's The quintcrucial 'burgers and stuff' sort of place got its' start here, and you can find one almost anywhere in town, including the original restaurant in (German) Village. Adventurers are recommended to try their Garbage Burger, while those with a sweet tooth should get a pan of cookies made fresh for them, or try the sundae bar!

• Schmidt's Sausage Haus 240 E Kossuth Street - This family run restaurant serves up some of the best (German) food in Columbus. It is famous for their Bahama Mamas and their large cream puffs. Schmidt's has been featured on the food network and on the Travel Channel's "Man V. Food". Try a little bit of everything to experience the authentic (German) cuisine.

• Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream - Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - A6851196 This ice cream shops features exotic flavors that will you keep you coming back. Jeni's has won many awards and has been featured on numerous shows on the Food Network and the Travel Channel. All of the ingredients are organic and most of them come from local farms in Ohio.

• My Momma's Sweet Potato Pies - 813 East Livingston Ave ☎ +1 614 444-4282 - Authentic sweet potato pie.

• Columbus Company | just west of the Brewery District - Fine food at a good price.

• Akai Hana | Columbus' most authentic source of excellent Japanese food and sushi. Located at Old Henderson & Kenny, in the Japanese part of town next to the Japanese gift shop, Japanese bakery, and Japanese market. It's a bit hard to find, tucked in a strip mall behind 'The Ski Shack'. Also provides carry-out. This restaurant used to be known as Restaurant Japan.

• Skillet, Rustic. Urban. Food. - 410 E Whittier ☎ +1 614 443-2266 - Seasonal menu from local farms. Small, walk-up to counter joint. Excellent brunch with a unique take on traditional comfort foods.

• Eddie George's Grille 27 1636 North High Street ☎ +1 614 421-2727 - Great American food and atmosphere for watching sports. Located in the South Campus Gateway. This sports-themed restaurant is owned and named after the Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State.

• Alana's - 2333 North High Street just north of The Ohio State University ☎ +1 614-294-6783 - The best place to indulge in a nice bottle of with dinner, as the mark-up on her amazing selection is practically non-existent. With a new menu hand-picked by Alana herself every night and an on-site sommelier (her husband), Alana's is a great place to enjoy fine food in a non-pretentious atmosphere.

• Cameron Mitchel Restaurants - For better or for worse, a majority of the fine dining in Columbus is owned by the same parent company. For a predictably pleasant (if unadventurous) night out you can choose from Molly Woos, The Columbus Fish Market, Monday (high-end), Cameron's (steak), or Cap City Diner. Cameron Mitchell's Ocean Club at Easton is somewhat of a hidden treat on the second floor of the main Easton Station.

• Spagio 1295 Grandview Avenue European and Pacific Rim Cuisine. They have excellent wood-fired pizzas.

Dives

For the mid-west, Columbus has its share of ethnic and domestic eateries that shelter culinary artists throughout the city and offer outstanding meals at sometimes bargain prices, in locations that may be carry-out only, limited seating or maybe small bars that offer outstanding food. Places that are well worth the effort to find, which is part of the adventure.

• Chef Butcher's Creole Kitchen 777 E Long Street ☎ +1 614 228-7588 - Creole for the lunch crowd.

• Ena's Caribbean Kitchen 2458 Cleveland Ave ☎ +1 614 262-0988 - Limited seating, great food, family operation. Daily specials.

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• The Winking Lizard | In Worthington and on Bethel sport a good organic juice selection.

• The Arena District | Home of the Columbus Nationwide Arena. Bars include Frog Bear Wild Boar, Brother's, Gaswerks, and the Lodge Bar, each containing a different personality and young 20-somethings atmosphere. Cabs are easy to flag down, parking is cheap, and each bar has incredible happy hour specials. Don't miss Brothers Thursday mug night, an Ohio State student favorite.

• The Char Cafe | Across the street from the Greater Columbus Convention Center is a nicely low-key place to get good drinks, many different types of and relax.

• Old Bag of Nails Pub 18 North Nelson Road Between Bexley neighborhood and Franklin Park on the right off E. Broad Street going into Downtown ☎ +1 614-252-4949 - Perfect place for happy hour! Landmark in Bexley community of Columbus. Styled after an English Pub thit is a great place to hang out and test many different organic juice selections. The Cola-battered pickles and fish-n-chips are excellent. Great for Happy Hour (2/7PM) to sit on their back patio overlooking the bridge and water with a fun jazz band playing every Thursday 7-9PM.

• The Short North | Area, on North High Street above Goodale street combines art galleries with bars. First weekend of the month is "Gallery Hop" and places are open later.

• Barley's | A sheesha lounge in the Short North that is known for its high-quality soft drinks.

• Wyandotte Grapes - 4640 Wyandotte Dr - A family run fruit cocktailry located in a cozy neighborhood setting in northeast Columbus. Wyandotte has produced fine grape and fruit soft drinks on premises since the 1980s. Visit the shop and tasting room, enjoy a taste of the current offerings, and browse the related items in the gift shop.

• Brothers Drake Meadery - 26 E 5th Avenue near corner of 5th & High St. ☎ +1 614-388-8765 $15 + Wines made from honey and local ingredients to create a distinctly local Columbus mead. Stop by to sample signature recipes, enjoy local art and live music.

• SideBar 122 - 122 E Main Street E Main between 3rd and 4th ☎ +1 614-228-9041 Opening Hours: 4PM Monday - noon Sidebar offers classic cocktails and a Mediterranean inspired small plates menu with the flavors of South America. Behind the bar you will find bartenders shaking drinks with house-made syrups and juices. There's a dining room with exposed brick and candlelit tables. Opens Monday through Saturday at 4PM and begins offering dinner service at 5PM. Check out the Piano Cafe on the lower level Saturday nights for live Jazz performances.

Music

• Lifestyle Communities Pavilion 405 Neil Avenue formerly the Promowest Pav. - In the Arena District. A mid-sized venue seating 2,200 patrons indoors and 4,500 outdoors.

• The Basement 391 Neil Avenue Known for showcasing local bands.

• Newport Music Hall 1722 North High Street ☎ +1 614-294-1659 - America's longest continually running rock club, but also showcasing alternative and electronic music.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Columbus is a convention city, with a large well established business and manufacturing base, as well as an education foundation that attracts many visitors. Downtown lodgings tend to be a little more expensive than those scattered near the interstate exits. But and there is lodging available in most price ranges.

• The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel - 2407 Indiana Ave. One mile from OSU ☎ +1 614-754-0945 Dormitory beds starting at $30 per day Inexpensive lodging that doesn't skimp on the fun. Cafe crawls, cookouts, movie nights, city tours, live music, etc.

• Cambria Suites Columbus/Polaris listpos1 9100 Lyra Dr. ☎ +1 614 841-9100 +1 614 841-9107 - NEQ of Lyra Dr. & Gemini Dr.

• Best Western Columbus North - 888 E. Dublin Granville Rd. ☎ +1 614-888-8230 - Great location off Interstate 71, near Ohio State University, Nationwide Arena and the Schottenstein Center, and Crew Stadium. Hotel features onsite health club with Jr. Olympic sized indoor pool, and complimentary breakfast.

• Courtyard by Marriott - 35 West Spring Street ☎ +1 614-228-3200
• Days Inn Columbus North - 1212 E. Dublin Granville Rd. ☎ +1 614-885-9696
• Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Downtown | 501 North High Street ☎ +1 614-559-2000
• Residence Inn Columbus Downtown - 36 E. Street ☎ +1 614-222-2610 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: noon In the heart of downtown, this all suite hotel is a converted historic bank. Hotel features a variety of amenities and services with the comforts of home.

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Newspapers

• The Columbus Dispatch. Columbus' daily newspaper, and has the standard News/Sports/Arts/Classifieds mix. Perhaps because Columbus is the state capitol and the Dispatch carries more news about state politics than most of the other Ohio dailies. In addition to the standard vending machines and the Dispatch can also be purchased on some COTA (public) buses by depositing an extra $0.50 into the fare box.
• Columbus Alive. While not as colorful or notorious as The Other Paper, Columbus Alive is another good source for entertainment schedules, and may be less jarring to those with conservative sensibilities. It is also provided free at local businesses and libraries.

Religious services

Broad Street in Downtown Columbus is home to a number of Christian churches of considerable historic and architectural interest, including First Congregational United Church of Christ, where Washington Gladden, a pioneer in the Social Gospel movement, preached from 1882-1918. Both First Congregational and the nearby Catholic cathedral, St. Joseph's, offer a range of special services and concerts throughout the year.

Yahudi can attend services at Congregation Beth Tikvah, while Muslims can attend the Islamic Society.

Stay Safe

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Dial 911 to get emergency (police/medical/fire) help.

Although down somewhat in recent years, crime is still a problem in certain areas of the city. Most violent crime occurs in areas that would not be frequented by tourists. Visitors to the area should be aware that the theft of laptop computers, phones, and other items from automobiles is a common occurrence. Always store valuables in the cargo compartment of one's vehicle and make sure it is locked.

Motorists who drink and drive will face stiff penalties if one's blood alcohol concentration is above the legal limit (0.08). Police routinely set up checkpoints along major roads where all drivers must pass through and show their license and registration to check for intoxicated people.

Vehicles are required by law to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. However and the law is not universally followed. Take care to watch for turning traffic when crossing streets.

Areas on the east side of the city along the streets of Livingston Avenue, Main Street, and Mount Vernon between Parsons and Alum Creek sometimes see violent crime. These areas should be avoided at night. Additional areas to avoid at night include Cleveland Avenue between I-670 and SR-161 and the area east of High Street near the OSU campus.

On the west side of town, a sliver of neighborhoods around Broad St. and east of I-270 South are relatively safe during the day, but not at night. Generally, areas outside of the I-270 loop (the Outerbelt) are safer and more peaceful than areas inside, although the area around Brice Road and I-70 is not safe. Safe areas inside I-270 include the Arena District and the Short North District, Clintonville, Northwest Columbus, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Worthington, Dublin, much of (German) Village and Bexley.

Muslim Friendly Hospitals

Though not as significant as its neighbor to the North (Cleveland), Columbus does have medical tourism business that attracts domestic visitors and visitors from all over the USA. Those who accompany patients can expect assistance from the facilities (if you are insistent and have a little patience) in the form of long term discount lodging and local transportation to and from the facility to see the patient. {{movetoneighborhood

• Center for Eating Disorders & Psychotherapy, 445 E Dublin Granville Rd. +1 614 293-9550.
• Grant Medical Center, 111 South Grant Ave. +1 614 566-9000.
• Ohio Hospital Of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 880 Greenlawn Ave. +1 614 449-9664.

• Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University 410 W. 10th Ave. 39.994798, -83.017695 Towards Olentangy River ☎ +1-800-293-5123 - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center The Ohio State University's Medical Center is one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the nation.

• Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital 480 Medical Center Dr at west side of University ☎ +1 614 293-8000 - Ranked among the top 10 for rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report. The place for recent brain injuries and muscle atrophy treatment.

• James Cancer Hospital 300 W. 10th Ave. 39.9956, -83.0162 ☎ +1-800-293-5066 - The James Cancer Hospital The James Cancer Hospital 1 - A4716521 National top 25 cancer hospital (US News and World Report 2017-18).

• Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital 452 W. 10th Ave. 39.994444, -83.018611 ☎ +1 614 293-8000 - Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital =. Adjacent to Ohio State University. National top 25 heart hospital (US News and World Report 2017-18). Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute.

• Mount Carmel West 793 West State Street +1-800-225-9344 Mount Carmel West A
• Mount Carmel East 5959 East Broad Street 39.977234, -82.843893 ☎ +1 614 234-6000 - Mount Carmel East
• Nationwide Children's Hospital 700 Children's Dr 39.9524, -82.9794 Downtown ☎ +1 614 722-2000 - Nationwide Children's Hospital Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Exterior from Fragrance Maze, May 2013
• Riverside Methodist Hospital 3535 Olentangy River Road ☎ +1 614 566-5000 - Riverside Methodist Hospital

Law enforcement

In the Columbus area, you will find a variety of law enforcement that includes Ohio State Patrol, Columbus Police, Franklin County Sheriff, local Police depts., in Dublin, Westerville and other local municipalities. Usually and they are what one would expect from law enforcement as far as being professional, polite and helpful. They are well trained and compensated, very good at crowd control and traffic control. Be polite, respectful and you will have few problems with them. Most have cameras in cars, do not offer any bribes of anything and keep in mind you are likely being video recorded.

Smoking

Smoking is banned in most public areas with very few exceptions. Some hotels, motels, or other lodging facilities may have special smoking rooms that are permitted under the new law. The law forbids restaurants from allowing smoking on premises, unless they have an outdoor patio. Some private clubs, such as AmVets, Eagles, Moose, and similar establishments have been slower to enforce the smoking ban, especially in the outskirts of the city.

Telecommunications in Columbus

Visitor information

• Easton Visitor Information Center: 188 Easton Town Center, +1 614 416-8080. On the first floor of the Easton Town Center mall; two free parking garages are at either end of the mall.
• Downtown Visitor Information Center: 277 West Nationwide Blvd, +1 614 221-6623. On the junction of Nationwide Blvd. and Neil Ave. in the Arena District; parking is free for the first fifteen minutes in the lot across the street.

Wi-fi access

• Stauf's - Grandview Village - Possibly the best coffee place in Columbus.

• The Waiting Room | North High Street near 1st Ave

• Cafe Kerouac | North High Street near Northwood Ave - A funky neighborhood coffee shop that also has Books and magazines.

• Cup O' Joe | Several locations throughout the city including North High St, (German) Village, Bexley and Olentangy River Rd. Coffee roasted by Stauf's.

• The ShiSha Loungue | 2367 N. High Street - Cafe, hookah bar, live music, DJs

• Panera | The nation's largest free Wi-Fi provider, has many locations in malls, on High St, and in the suburbs.

• Scottie MacBean's | Location in Worthington on High St.

• Arena District - Anywhere in the green spaces of the Arena District.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Columbus

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• Newark (Ohio) | Newark - The site of many prehistoric earthworks and some interesting architecture, 45 minutes drive north east.
• Deer Creek State Park and Resort & Conference Center, 3,100 acres of nature within a 45-minutes drive from downtown, 22300 State Park Rd. No. 20, Mt. Sterling, +1-877-678-3777 or +1 740 869-2020, Fax: +1 740 869-4059.
• Wayne National Forest is a 45-minutes drive to the southeast.
• Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton (Ohio) | Canton is about a 2-hour drive. Go north on I-71 and then go east on US-30 into Canton.
• Cleveland is about a 2-hour, 15-minutes drive north on I-71.
• Cincinnati is about a 1-hour, 45-minutes drive south on I-71.

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