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ITINERARY
1h 24m72 miles9 stops
1
Chadwick Arboretum
2
Ohio Stadium
3
Cultural Arts Center
4
The Nest Theatre
5
Karavan Treasures From Turkey
6
Columbus Commons
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Tabletop Game Cafe
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
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Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
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Governor's Residence
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1
Start:Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
2
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
3
Start:Cultural Arts Center
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
139 W Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5044
4
Start:The Nest Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
15 W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215-5189
5
Start:Karavan Treasures From Turkey
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
771 N High St Unit B, Columbus, OH 43215-6440
6
Start:Columbus Commons
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(86) review
16 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
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Start:Tabletop Game Cafe
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
8
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
9
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
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What's the driving distance between Dayton and Columbus?
The distance is 72 miles
What's the travel time between Dayton and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 24m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Columbus?
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