Vern Riffe State Office Tower, Columbus

Name: Vern Riffe State Office Tower
Address: 77 S High St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Telephone: (614) 460-7211

#138 among attractions in Columbus

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The Vern Riffe State Office Tower is a 503 ft-tall skyscraper on Capitol Square in downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was completed in 1988 and has 32 floors. NBBJ designed the building, which is the fifth-tallest in Columbus, and has 102,192 m² of floor area. An earlier concept for the site, also designed by NBBJ, would have included a site to the west of the present location, and would have effectively closed off South Wall Street north of West State Street. The building was named for Vernal G. Riffe, Jr, who served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1975 to 1994. The complex also contains the 854-seat Capitol Theatre. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1988 (36 years ago)Floors: 32Coordinates: 39°57'37"N, 83°0'3"W

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77 S High StDowntown ColumbusColumbus 43215 United States

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(614) 460-7211

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Vern Riffe State Office Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ohio Statehouse, Cultural Arts Center, Columbus Commons, Ohio Theatre.

~670 ftNE
Historical place with art
Ohio Statehouse, Columbus
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~1960 ftS
Museum, Classes and workshops, Art gallery
Cultural Arts Center, Columbus
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Cultural Arts Center stands as a beacon of creative expression and artistic endeavor. This vibrant museum, dedicated to fostering a love for the arts, offers a dynamic range of workshops, exhibitions, and performances that...
~870 ftSE
Park, Parking
Columbus Commons, Columbus
5 min walk • Columbus Commons is a vibrant urban park located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio. This 6-acre green space serves as a gathering place for the community and offers a refreshing oasis amidst the city's bustling environment.
~550 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Ohio Theatre, Columbus
3 min walk • The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center and former movie palace on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the 1928 building was saved from demolition in 1969 and was later completely restored.
~1140 ftNW
City hall
Columbus City Hall, Columbus
6 min walk • Columbus City Hall is the city hall of Columbus, Ohio, in the city's downtown Civic Center. It contains the offices of the city's mayor, auditor, and treasurer, and the offices and chambers of Columbus City Council.
~890 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Palace Theatre, Columbus
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~1130 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus
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~860 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Ohio Veterans Plaza, Columbus
5 min walk • Ohio Veterans Plaza is a memorial on the east side of the Ohio Statehouse grounds, in Columbus, Ohio, commemorating "Ohio men and women who have served our country since World War II, as well as those who will serve in the future".
~750 ftE
Monuments and statues
Naiads, Columbus
4 min walk • Naiads is a 1984 fountain and sculpture by Jack Greaves, installed by the Capitol Square skyscraper in Columbus, Ohio.
~600 ftN
Chicago school architecture
Wyandotte Building, Columbus
3 min walk • The Wyandotte Building is a historic building in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was considered the city's first skyscraper, built in 1897-1898 and designed by Daniel Burnham's architectural firm. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~440 ftW
Art Deco architecture
Ohio Judicial Center, Columbus
3 min walk • The Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center is a state courthouse, office building, and library in Columbus, Ohio, in the city's downtown Civic Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vern Riffe State Office Tower?

Nearby attractions include Fifth Third Center, Columbus (2 min walk), Ohio Judicial Center, Columbus (3 min walk), Ohio Theatre, Columbus (3 min walk), Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, Columbus (3 min walk).

How to get to Vern Riffe State Office Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vern Riffe State Office Tower:

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S High St & W State St • Lines: 1, 102, 2, Cbus, Cmax (1 min walk)
S High St & E State St • Lines: 1, 102, 2, Cbus (2 min walk)