THERE’S A LOT HAPPENING IN COLUMBUS
Welcome to Columbus, the 15th largest city in the country and Ohio’s capital. Named a top 10 best big city in the U.S., one of the country’s best food cities and one of the fastest growing regions in the Midwest, Columbus is a growing and thriving destination. We’re home to award-winning attractions, a vibrant arts scene, four professional sports teams and some of the world’s most recognizable brands and innovative small businesses.
Discover Columbus’ distinct neighborhoods, including the Five on High, five districts that are within a five-mile stretch of High Street, the main throughfare of the city. Find local boutiques and art galleries in the Short North Arts District, professional sports and entertainment in the Arena District, historic theatres and world-class museums Downtown, historic homes and local dining in German Village and The Ohio State University anchoring the University District.
Vibrant and diverse, the Columbus community is progressive, supportive and truly welcoming. In fact, it’s been named one of the friendliest cities in the country and, since 2013, has annually scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. The Columbus Region also boasts one of the highest populations of college students in the country, thanks to nearly 60 college, university and technical school campuses, as well as an abundance of stalwart Fortune 500 companies and growing startups, all working together to create an impressive pipeline of talented workers with access to a wide array of global leader across many industries. Affordable, friendly and young, Columbus’ welcoming and open-minded approach to life and business makes it your ideal city to live, work, play, visit and raise a family.