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Columbus and Ohio links
Links to information about life in Central Ohio including entertainment, news, government services, and more.
Columbus, general information
Link to City of Columbus
The City of Columbus' official web site. A clearinghouse of links to city services, government offices, FAQ's, and extensive information about Columbus.
Link to data about Columbus
A large amount of information and statistical data about Columbus.
Link to Experience Columbus
Offers information on events around Columbus including entertainment, attractions, sports, shopping, an event calendar and much more.
Link to Explore Columbus
Offers information on events around Columbus and discounted ticket deals specifically for OSU students.
Link to Columbus Parks & Recreation
Information on Columbus' extensive park system.
Link to Best of the Web--Columbus Provides links to a wide range of Central Ohio businesses, from entertainment to employment.
Link to Dispatch.com
Columbus' primary local newspaper is The Columbus Dispatch. This site provides daily information about the Central Ohio area, along with statistics and data about Columbus.
Columbus map
Link to Columbus map
On-line map provided by Google Maps.
Public transportation
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) provides public transportation for greater Columbus. On the COTA web site you'll find detailed route information along with schedules. Link to COTA home page
Weather
Columbus has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Average annual temperature is 53° F with the average monthly temperature in January at 28° F and July at 75° F. Annually, the city receives an average of 37" of rain and 28" of snow.
Link to National Weather Service Columbus forecast
Short-term forecast for the Central Ohio region.
Link to average weather statistics for Columbus
Average temperatures by month as well as average monthly precipitation.
Time zone
Columbus - and all of Ohio - is on Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) and observes Daylight Saving Time (Link to current Columbus time).
Sports in Columbus:
Link to The Ohio State University Athletics Department
Links to the collegiate sports at Ohio State
Link to Recreational Sports
Many intramural sports are available for OSU students
Link to thecrew.com
The Columbus Crew, Major League Soccer
Link to clippersbaseball.com
The Columbus Clippers, Minor League farm team for the New York Yankees
Link to columbusbluejackets.com
The Columbus Blue Jackets, National Hockey League
Link to columbusdestroyers.com
The Columbus Destroyers, Arena Football League
Franklin County
Link to Franklin County Government
Columbus is the largest city within Franklin County, one of Ohio's 88 counties.
Ohio & the USA
Link to Ohio Tourism
Information about attractions in Ohio, from symphonies to tractor pulls!
Link to State of Ohio
State of Ohio government site with links to various state agencies as well as events, tax information, and more.
Link to information on obtaining an Ohio driver's licence
Link to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Link to listing of State Agencies
Alphabetic listing of State of Ohio agencies with contact info.
Link to SeeAmerica.org
Clearinghouse of state and regional travel info for all 50 states.
Link to U.S. National Park Service
Information about the 400+ National Parks found throughout the United States.
Link to National Scenic Byways Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation recognizes certain roads as All-American Roads or National Scenic Byways based on one or more archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities.
