Columbus

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Columbus City Overview

Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana. It is world-renowned for its modern architecture and public art. The American Institute of Architects ranked it 6th in the nation for architectural innovation and design.

Location and Climate

Columbus is located south of Indianapolis. It has a humid continental climate.

Best Time to Visit

Spring and fall are beautiful for architectural tours. The Exhibit Columbus exhibition (biennial) is a major draw.

Best Ways to Get Around

A car is useful, but the downtown architectural highlights are walkable. Architecture tours are available by bus.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. Take an Architecture Tour: See masterpieces by Saarinen, Pei, Weese, and others (start at the Visitors Center).
  2. Visit the Miller House and Garden: Tour this mid-century modern icon designed by Eero Saarinen.
  3. Explore Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor: Step back in time at this restored 1900 ice cream parlor with a Welte orchestrion.
  4. Walk Mill Race Park: Enjoy the park designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh with a tower and lake.
  5. Visit The Commons: See the indoor playground and chaos sculpture by Jean Tinguely.

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