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Best Places to Visit Near Columbus

Visit some of the best attractions in the vicinity of Columbus with hundreds to choose from to make your perfect day out or weekend break away. Browse the below list featuring some of the best destinations (such as Indianapolis, Bloomington, Madison) or select map view to search geographically.

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Cities and Localities Near Columbus

Where to go for a weekend trip near Columbus? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Columbus within a 50 mile radius.

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indianapolis

Indianapolis

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bloomington

Bloomington

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madison

Natural attraction, Protected area

mccormicks creek state park

McCormick's Creek State Park

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bedford

Town

nashville

Town

plainfield

City

greenwood

City

greenfield

City

franklin

City

seymour

Locality

salem

Locality

batesville

City

shelbyville

Shelbyville

Locality

mitchell

City

rushville

Locality

greensburg

City

scottsburg

Town

spencer

City

martinsville

Martinsville

Town

knightstown

Knightstown

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mooresville

Mooresville

National park

big oaks national wildlife refuge

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge

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bargersville

Bargersville

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north vernon

North Vernon

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Attractions
Best Day Trips from Columbus

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

44 milesNThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Varied exhibits exploring arts and culture
MuseumScience museum

Indianapolis Museum of Art

45 milesNIndianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumArt museum

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

41 milesNEiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumArt museum

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

44 milesNWIndianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis, United States
Museum

WonderLab

33 milesWWonderLab
Bloomington, United States
MuseumScience museum

Victory Field

41 milesNVictory Field
Indianapolis, United States
Sport venueSport

Indianapolis Art Center

48 milesNIndianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumArt museum

Indiana Farmers Coliseum

45 milesNIndiana Farmers Coliseum
Indianapolis, United States
Sport venueSport

Hinkle Fieldhouse

46 milesNHinkle Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, United States
Sport venueSport

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

41 milesNSoldiers and Sailors Monument
Indianapolis, United States
Iconic site with a museum and scenic views
MemorialMonuments and statues

Indianapolis Zoo

41 milesNIndianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis, United States
ZooPark

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

41 milesNGainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, United States
Sport venueSport

Monon Trail

48 milesNMonon Trail
Indianapolis, United States
Bike pathCycling

Indiana War Memorial

41 milesNIndiana War Memorial
Indianapolis, United States
MemorialMilitary museum

Broad Ripple Park Carousel

44 milesNBroad Ripple Park Carousel
Indianapolis, United States
Amusement rideAmusement

Crown Hill Cemetery

45 milesNCrown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis, United States
Cemetery

Assembly Hall

32 milesWAssembly Hall
Bloomington, United States
Sport venueSport

Memorial Stadium

33 milesWMemorial Stadium
Bloomington, United States
Sport venueSport

Indiana State Museum

41 milesNIndiana State Museum
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumArt museum

Lanier Mansion

43 milesSELanier Mansion
Madison, United States
MuseumHistory museum

Salem Speedway

43 milesSSalem Speedway
Salem, United States
RacetrackSport venue

Indiana University Art Museum

32 milesWIndiana University Art Museum
Bloomington, United States
MuseumSpecialty museum

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

41 milesNSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Indianapolis, United States
Gothic Revival architectureChurch

Glendale Town Center

47 milesNGlendale Town Center
Indianapolis, United States
ShoppingShopping centre

Christ Church Cathedral

41 milesNChrist Church Cathedral
Indianapolis, United States
Gothic Revival architectureChurch

White River State Park

41 milesNWhite River State Park
Indianapolis, United States
Park

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

42 milesNBenjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumHistory museum

Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek

43 milesWStone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek
McCormick's Creek State Park, United States
Bridge

City Market

41 milesNCity Market
Indianapolis, United States
Farmer's marketShopping

Oldfields

45 milesNOldfields
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumHistory museum

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home

41 milesNJames Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumHistory museum

CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum

44 milesWCCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum
McCormick's Creek State Park, United States
Museum

St. Mary's Catholic Church

41 milesNSt. Mary's Catholic Church
Indianapolis, United States
Gothic Revival architectureChurch

Scottish Rite Cathedral

42 milesNScottish Rite Cathedral
Indianapolis, United States
Gothic Revival architectureArchitecture

Depew Memorial Fountain

41 milesNDepew Memorial Fountain
Indianapolis, United States
Monuments and statues

Indiana Historical Society

41 milesNIndiana Historical Society
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumHistory museum

Bluespring Caverns

44 milesSWBluespring Caverns
Bedford, United States
Natural attractionPark

Indianapolis Artsgarden

41 milesNIndianapolis Artsgarden
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumConcerts and shows

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

33 milesWBuskirk-Chumley Theater
Bloomington, United States
ArchitectureTheater

NCAA Hall of Champions

41 milesNNCAA Hall of Champions
Indianapolis, United States
MuseumSpecialty museum

Indiana Memorial Union

32 milesWIndiana Memorial Union
Bloomington, United States
Universities and schools

Indiana Repertory Theatre

41 milesNIndiana Repertory Theatre
Indianapolis, United States
TheaterConcerts and shows

Glick Peace Walk

42 milesNGlick Peace Walk
Indianapolis, United States
Park

The Idle

40 milesNThe Idle
Indianapolis, United States
Park

Beck's Mill

48 milesSBeck's Mill
Salem, United States
Bridge

Bethel A.M.E. Church

41 milesNBethel A.M.E. Church
Indianapolis, United States
ChurchRomanesque architecture

Indiana 9/11 Memorial

41 milesNIndiana 9/11 Memorial
Indianapolis, United States
MemorialMonuments and statues

White River Gardens

41 milesNWhite River Gardens
Indianapolis, United States
Botanical gardenPark

John Hay Center

42 milesSJohn Hay Center
Salem, United States
Specialty museumMuseum

Military Park

41 milesNMilitary Park
Indianapolis, United States
Park

Kirkwood Observatory

33 milesWKirkwood Observatory
Bloomington, United States
Observatories and planetariums

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

41 milesNIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Indianapolis, United States
Concerts and showsConcert hall

Phoenix Theatre

41 milesNPhoenix Theatre
Indianapolis, United States
TheaterConcerts and shows

Medal of Honor Memorial

41 milesNMedal of Honor Memorial
Indianapolis, United States
MemorialMemorial site

American Cabaret Theatre

42 milesNAmerican Cabaret Theatre
Indianapolis, United States
Theater

Madame Walker Theatre Center

42 milesNMadame Walker Theatre Center
Indianapolis, United States
TheaterConcerts and shows

Old National Centre

41 milesNOld National Centre
Indianapolis, United States
Concerts and showsConcert hall

City-County Building

41 milesNCity-County Building
Indianapolis, United States
Observation decks and towersCity hall

Chatham–Arch

41 milesNChatham–Arch
Indianapolis, United States
NeighbourhoodItalianate architecture

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