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COSI

From COSI's website

333 W BROAD ST COLUMBUS, OH   614-228-2674   http://www.cosi.org/

 When I first moved to Columbus, I didn't know very many people. I did a quick internet search and found out that they have a fabulous science museum called COSI. I went to COSI almost weekly while we lived there. It is that good. If you're only in town for a week, spend a day here. It's worth it, especially if you have toddlers.

Book Loft

From bookloft.com

 630 SOUTH THIRD STREET COLUMBUS, OH   (614) 464 - 1774    http://www.bookloft.com/

It seems that I can't do a city guide without listing a bookstore but this one is worth visiting too. It is a large house that encompasses a whole city block. It has 32 rooms of books and each room has a different soundtrack playing. I LOVE this book store. It's not stroller friendly, but I always parked outside without problems. While you're in German Village, take a look around. There are all sorts of amazing shops, restaurants and bakeries.

Franklin Park Conservatory

From FP Conservatory

1777 E BROAD ST COLUMBUS, OH  614-645-8733  http://www.fpconservatory.org/

I didn't discover this awesome place until a few months before we moved. I wish I would have known about it sooner. It is amazing and a wonderful place to spend a day with or without kids.  Dare I say this is the most beautiful place in Columbus.

Easton Mall

160 EASTON TOWN CENTER COLUMBUS, OH http://eastontowncenter.com/

I wouldn't normally put a mall on the list of things to do but this one is more of an outdoor, European feeling, shopping area. It has all the big name stores, so if you need a shopping fix, head up there.