fj62 Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Looking to go on a mini-trip and want to know specifically about Cleveland vs. Columbus Here's what matters to me: 1.Clean and safe 2. Things to do with 12yo, 10yo and 3yo 3. Nice shopping Heard Little Italy in Cleveland is cool. What else? TIA Quote
PiCO Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 I've had professional events in both cities, and I much prefered Cleveland. I'm not sure about kid-related activities, though. Quote
Mama Anna Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Hey! You might want to check out COSI in Columbus. It's a kid-friendly science museum that I remember having tons of fun at as a kid. Haven't been there in years, though . . . Mama Anna Quote
Suzanne in ABQ Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 The science museum in Cleveland is way cool! And, it's very near Lake Erie. I've not been to Columbus, so I can't compare. Quote
MomofSeven Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 OSU is nearby with lots of parks, shopping, typical college town. There's a town called Westerville, outside Columbus, very quaint and walkable. I've only visited friends there for a short weekend, but I remember thinking at the time there was a lot to do and I couldn't wait to go back sometime. Quote
Eleni Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 Cleveland Nice Natural History museum Great Science Museum Big Lake. :rolleyes: Little Italy is fun...awesome food..bad parking!.Coventry area is the "Greenwich area" of Cleveland, funky shops, good restaurants. This might be a bit morbid, but the cemetary by Little Italy..it is BEAUTIFUL! LIttle Italy was settled by Italian artisans, and there is much art in the cemetary. :p Downtown is not too bad...decent shopping at Tower City...HUGE library that is fun to explore downtown too. Columbus The Zoo is really great! COSI is super fun! There is a ( I seem to lost my hold on language tonight!) replica of the Santa Maria downtown Columbus that you can tour. North Market is fun to explore and eat at. Polaris and Easton are great places for shopping. Olentangy Indian Caverns...they have a website.. Slate Run Farm is a bit south of C-bus, but it is an 18th century living farm...we live on a farm, but go there for fun. :eek: There really is a TON to do here! I grew up in Cleveland, and we relocated to C-bus a year ago...feel free to PM me any questions. Quote
6packofun Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 and would say that Columbus is more kid-friendly and it's a more "compact" city. Very easy to get around and lots to do. -The Columbus Zoo (I like it better than the sprawling Cleveland Zoo) is more kid-friendly -COSI (very fun, I like it just as well if not a bit more than the Great Lakes Science Center here in Cleveland) -Shopping is great in Columbus! -German Village in Columbus is very nice and The Book Loft is a very cool bookstore to check out. (Small aisles and NOT for strollers but you can pop in and out!) -Check out Graeter's Ice Cream and see how it's made in their Bethel Road store (AWESOME ice cream) -The Short North area has several great little art galleries (maybe you could do a galler hop?) -Wexner Center, modern art space on the campus of OSU (which is a great campus to stroll around on, btw! See the horseshoe, our stadium. :)) -Great J.C. Penney outlet store (southeast-ish of the city, but not far) -Columbus is the capitol--check out the statehouse! Last month they had a neat etch-a-sketch exhibit so see what they have. -The Main Library downtown is very nice and has a fun children's area -The Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden is really nice. In the spring they usually have a free-flying butterfly exhibit -Columbus Art Museum (No, not as awesome as Cleveland's, but ours in under renovation and most areas are still closed. :( Columbus' museum is good.) -Craft Museum, Ohio Historical Center, a topiary garden that recreates Georges Seurat's Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte...there is a LOT to do!! Great malls that have more than just shopping, too. There is more info online, too. I love Cleveland, but for a quick family trip, I think Columbus is much better. :o http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/ http://www.columbusalive.com/ Quote
angela in ohio Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 The science center and the zoo are waaay better than either in Columbus. Quote
neesek Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 -Check out Graeter's Ice Cream and see how it's made in their Bethel Road store (AWESOME ice cream) IMO, Graeter's ice cream is reason enough to visit Columbus. Mmmmm..... now I have been dreaming about Graeter's all night! :D Oh yes, COSI and the Columbus Zoo are pretty good too! Quote
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