Columbus, Ohio – The Arch City
Nicknamed “The Arch City”, Columbus, Ohio is the state capital of Ohio and the largest city in the state. Founded in 1812, Columbus was named for Christopher Columbus. Columbus is one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest and continues to expand by extensions and annexations. You can find examples of the numerous metal arches that once spanned High Street in the Short North district. In downtown Columbus, Mound Street is named due to a nearby Native American burial mound.
Living in Columbus
The “Short North” neighborhood offers rental homes and apartments near a variety of pubs, dining, specialty shops, and art galleries. For those who enjoy older homes, Victorian Village offers ornate Victorian houses for rent. 19th century brick cottages line the streets of German Village on the south side of town. Rental houses and apartments are also available in the “Bottoms”, a colorful nickname for the Franklintown neighborhood located west of downtown. Further west, you'll find a group of small neighborhoods called “The Hilltop”.
The Arena District is an exciting new development that includes restaurants, pubs, and residential projects. Heritage districts offering older rental homes in Columbus are also available in Livingston Park, Driving Park, and the Old Oaks. Clintonville, a middle class neighborhood, offers brick-faced houses for rent and beautiful old stone homes.
Students and young urban professionals will enjoy the University area, where many apartments for rent are available in converted old homes. High Street provides entertainment for students in the form of bars, bookstores, music stores, and eateries.
Education in Columbus
Columbus has an extensive city school system, providing 142 elementary, middle, and high schools for approximately 62,000 students. For higher learning opportunities, Columbus has a number of colleges, including Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, DeVry University, Ohio Institute of Health Careers, Franklin University, and the Columbus College of Art and Design.
Working in Columbus
Columbus has a varied and strong economy, including education, health care, retail, insurance, and technology industries. Columbus's economy was rated the best in Ohio and among the top 10 overall in the US by Policom Corp. The Columbus government is the largest employer in the region.
Skybus Airlines established their headquarters in Columbus in May 2007. Several airports serve the area, including Port Columbus International Airport and Rickenbacker International Airport.
Five insurance companies have established headquarters in Columbus. Several well known retail companies, including Donatos Pizza and Wendy's, are based nearby. UPS has a large distribution center and Budweiser maintains a large brewery on the north side. A Fortune 500 company, Cardinal Health is expanding, which is expected to double employment in the nearby suburb of Dublin. A mortgage servicing unit for J.P. Morgan is also located in the city. Technology companies such as Microsoft, Compuserve, and Sterling Commerce have offices in Columbus as well.
Entertainment in Columbus
“Buckeye fever” infects sports fans in the area and the OSU – Michigan football game provides a venue for one of the greatest rivalries in sports. The Columbus Clippers baseball team will have a new home at the soon-to-be-completed Huntington Ballpark. In the winter season, the Buckeyes basketball team offers a major attraction. Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew and National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets also provide a chance to cheer on your favorite team.
Annual events in the area include the renowned Ohio State Fair, the Hot Times festival in the Olde Towne East neighborhood, and the Asian festival in Franklin Park.
With 3 million items in their collection, the Columbus Metropolitan Library has 22 locations in the area. The Columbus Museum of Art, Wexner Center for the Arts, and the Jack Nicklaus museum are located in Columbus. For those who are interested in renting a home in the Victorian Village neighborhood, The Kelton House is devoted to Victorian life.
Opera Columbus, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra provide entertainment for the music lover. In the German Village neighborhood, free performances of Shakepearean plays are available in the summer.
Columbus is dotted with reservoirs and parks that offer recreation and exercise in beautiful surroundings. Bike paths and greenways line the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. People in Columbus are excited about the upcoming Scioto mile project.
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