Oakland, OH
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![Cherry Blossoms!
I must be in Washington D.C.
Nope, just walking through the west campus of The Ohio State University.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cebe94aa7d50e6e1a8cf0d9bb90e3e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ohio State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
![Behold, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in all its wiener-wonderment!
There are currently eight Wienermobiles gallivanting across county commandeered by Hotdoggers passing out Wienerwhistles to wiener fanatics.
The Wienermobile made a stop at the NHL All Star Fan Festival in Columbus. What's the connection between hockey and wieners? Well, Oscar Mayer is owned by Kraft and Kraft has a promotion called Hockeyville in which communities compete to demonstrate their commitment to the sport of ice hockey. The winning community gets a cash prize dedicated to upgrading their local home arena, as well as host an NHL preseason game.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c156f2adb8934c7cc3e597121210efa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention center in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
![The Columbus Blue Jackets #CBJ and Nationwide Arena went all out as hosts of the 2014 NHL All-star Game. In addition to hosting the skills competition and the game itself, the NHL fan festival was held at the nearby convention center and the Arena District was turned into All Star Winter Park with a giant snow slide and an outdoor NHL regulation sized ice rink.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/efe7d3aee69a72c7f6b61f1b3ff9105a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Nationwide Arena
Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
![On the north side of Ohio Stadium, also known as the Horse Shoe, there's a huge archway with a beautiful mosaic and pictures of iconic players. Though I've been to the 'Shoe many times, it was only recently that I discovered the flowers at the top of the arch. #UrbanJungle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7efd965abea076d7f1c29095f73587c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
![The Crazy Kiwi Duncan Dog! An absolutely enormous foot long hot dog slathered with grilled onions, cole slaw, bacon, cheese sauce and hot sauce! Go Crew!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/77277d495cece33da4febd38603d62b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
![COSI showing interior views as well as an individual femail](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61292-Cosi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
COSI
There’s always more to discover in this innovative science adventure center, complete with giant 3-D digital screen and hundreds of fun-filled activities.
- Ohio State University
- Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Easton Town Center
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Historic Crew Stadium
- COSI
- Hollywood Casino
- Ohio Expo Center and State Fair
- Denison University
- Ohio Theatre
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Scioto Downs
- James Cancer Hospital
- Ohio Statehouse