Home for the Ohio State University, Columbus offers a fine fusion of different parts of the nation. The Ohio State Government and the Ohio University together have contributed significantly to the amazing growth of Columbus in recent years. The Supercomputer center- OSC is slated to join the ranks of the 50 best supercomputer centers in the world.

A Columbus vacation offers comprehensive experience to visitors with a variety of special events, fun things to do, a vibrant nightlife, series of bars and restaurants and plenty of outdoor activities. December through March is considered ideal to visit Columbus.

Columbus travel guide

http://wikitravel.org/en/Columbus

Visitors have the option of choosing between a variety of attractions and events in Columbus. Fun Clubs, bars and restaurants offering plenty of diversity can be found sprinkled across the metropolitan area.

Columbus fun/comedy clubs

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Review of Columbus bars

http://www.yelp.com/c/columbus-oh/bars

Visitors would do well to stick to well populated and well lit areas once it gets dark. Understand that the crime rate in Columbus is on the rise and it is better to play safe. Similarly, the Public safety and the Police department are a bit too concerned about keeping the city clean. Littering and Jaywalking can fetch you hefty tickets and hidden cameras can mean more trouble. Speeding- even a mile above the stipulated limit will also attract stiff fines.

While those were the precautions you could take, Columbus does offer a slew of special events throughout the calendar. Timing your visit with an event that attracts your interests will enhance your vacation experience in Columbus.

Columbus events calendar 2010

http://events.nbc4i.com

There is no other place you would want to be if you are gay and you intend to visit the vivacious gay Columbus Ohio than in Clintonville and Short North. Ohio is home to a hale and hearty gay community many of which are found in Short North and Clintonville.

There are a number of renowned gay centers, gay pubs and coffee-shops in Short North. There is also a gay theater festival that is held every September; most businesses in these towns are flourishing with a large number of business owners competing for the gay dollar.

More information on this, visit the official website of the Columbus travel guide.

http://www.columbus.gaycities.com/

Recommended gay bars and clubs

http://www.the-clubs.com/page.cfm?location=columbus

The club Columbus is the most elegant and chic gay club in Columbus frequently visited by prominent political figures. If you are looking forward to an exciting and electrifying experience then you should visit club Columbus. This club has an outdoor whirlpool, sauna, swimming pool, maze and a steam room.

It also has a fully equipped fitness center with an instructor on the staff. Peruse the Columbus travel guide for a comprehensive list of all the recommended gay clubs and bars in Columbus. Also see the following link for details:

http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/

The active nightlife in the downtown city is one of the major attractions of Columbus Ohio. If you are looking for drinking spots as well as party places for you to spend your night with your friends, you may want to choose from the wide variety of bars and nightclubs scattered around the vicinity. In order for you to have an idea of the best places to go on a drinking party, a Columbus travel guide about bars and nightclubs can help you locate places near your hotel accommodation.

http://columbus.citysearch.com/find/section/columbus/bars_nightlife.html

1. Night Clubs and Drinking Bars

The passion of Columbus residents to party celebrations is very much shown on the presence of nightclubs and cocktail bars in almost all districts of the location. From the Arena District and Short North of Columbus are the upbeat and lively bars such as Sugar Bar, Spice and Brothers. You may also want to go bar hopping to other known bars such as Carlile Club, Bar Louie, Frog Bear & Wild Boar and the Lodge Bar.

From the Short North district, you may want to check your Columbus travel guide for the locations of famous bars including Short North Tavern, Axis, Bristol Bar, High Five, Little Brothers and Skullys Music Diner. Even though most of these bars are hotspots for gay-lesbian activities, many tourists and visitors find the lively atmosphere of these nightclubs very appealing.

There are also popular drinking spots and nightclubs within the German Village and the Northwest part of Columbus such as Tommy Keegans and Andyman's Tree House. You may also want to check out the Skye Bar inside the Ohio State University campus.

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2. Directory Listings of Bars and Night Clubs

You may want to check out addresses and contact details of popular bars from these listings:

http://local.yahoo.com/oh/columbus/entertainment+arts/bars,+pubs,+clubs/night+clubs

http://www.yellowbot.com/tags/nightclubs/Columbus,%20OH/page1.html

http://www.insiderpages.com/s/OH/Columbus/Nightclubs