Area Attractions and Restaurants

Shopping Distance from OSU: approximately 20 minutes by car; close to CMH airport 160 Easton Town Center Columbus, Ohio 43219‐6074 Nearly 300 retailers, dining options, AMC theatre, and comedy club. Parking garages are FREE. For information on retailers and restaurant options, visit eastontowncenter.com.

Historic Sites Distance from OSU: approximately 11 minutes by car or bus Take in the old world charm of one of Columbus’ oldest neighborhoods. Enjoy a walk down brick streets and peruse the many restaurants and shops that pepper this charming community. For information about local businesses and restaurant options, visit germanvillage.com. Thurber House Distance from OSU: 10 minutes by bus or car Visit the historic home of humorist, author and New Yorker cartoonist, . Visitors are welcome 1:00p.m.‐4:00p.m. every day except major holidays. The house is located at 77 Jefferson Avenue, one block west of the I‐71 exit at Broad Street. Self‐guided tours are fee Monday thru Sunday. Guided tours are available every Sunday for $4 adults, $2 for students and seniors. For more information, visit thurberhouse.org.

Museums and Entertainment Center of Science and Industry (COSI) Distance from OSU: 10 minutes by bus or car Columbus’ premier science center has welcomed more than 33 million visitors from all 50 states and many foreign countries since it opened in 1964. State‐of‐the‐art exhibits, theatres and planetarium make this one of Columbus’ best destinations. Visit .org for admission pricing and special exhibit information. Distance from OSU: 10 minutes by car CMA currently houses works by local artists Elijah Pierce and George Bellows, as well as late nineteenth and early twentieth‐ century American and European modern works of art. For more information including hours of operation and admission prices, visit columbusmuseum.org.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Distance from OSU: 25 minutes by car Voted #1 zoo in the United States, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to a variety of animals in various habitats. The zoo is open year round, with hours varying by season. For more information about hours of operation, admission prices, and special events, visit columbuszoo.org.

Area Restaurants Located on Lane Avenue and south to W. Goodale Street Tai’s Asian Bistro Moe’s Southwest Grill Tommy’s Pizza CoreLife Eatery Whole Foods Market Wendy’s Cap City Fine Diner and Bar Bob Evans Champps Buffalo Wild Wings BRAVO Cucina Italiana Chipotle Panera Miller’s Ale House Loops Hofbrauhaus Piada

Located on Olentangy River Road/North of Ackerman Road Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Denny’s El Vaquero Roosters Skyline Chili