Location: Columbus
Top Things to do in Columbus
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Columbus, Indiana (IN)
Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/ is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 44,061 at the 2010 census. In its built environment, the relatively small city has provided a unique place for noted Modern architecture and public art, commissioning numerous works since the mid-20th century. Located about 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th-largest city. It is the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Columbus is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and current Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.
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1. First Baptist Church
2. North Christian Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By wendelld2013 - New York City, United States
North Christian Church is entered though a dense grove of trees to the East and the morning sun lights up its magnificent roof and and spire. So, if you can, try to see it in the same light Saarinen intended for its parishioners.
3. Bartholomew County Veteran's Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By interceptpubs - Columbus, United States
This simple memorial consists of numerous stone-clad columns arranged in a grid on the lawn of the county courthouse. Engraved on the columns are the names of the county's service members of all services from all wars who died in the service of their country, along with letters to and from their families during their wartime service, medal citations, etc. - some of the letters in particular make very poignant reading as from their dates it is clear they were often written just days before the service member's death and thus represent the last communications between these service members and their families. Nearby is a brick sidewalk with the engraved names of county service members (look for the small kiosk nearby which has a laminated list indicating where a specific service member's brick is located). There is also an older memorial to soldiers and sailors who fought in the First World War and another listing Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the county. A small fountain rounds out the courthouse's lawn. The Courthouse itself is interesting, at least on the outside. Having visited all of the county courthouses in the state, we can say Bartholomew County's is unique in being in the Second Empire style (if it looks vaguely familiar, the Addams Family house in the old 60s TV show was also in this style). Unfortunately, the interior is more utilitarian than many other courthouses in the state. While there is some ornamental plaster work, the lack of a dome means there is no real focal point architecturally, and the general austerity (you won'f find any historical displays or even photos on the walls) makes for a fairly boring interior.
4. First Christian Church
5. St. Peter's Lutheran Church
6. St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
7. Mill Race Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Breezyrayn69
Nice walking trails. Great picnic areas. Kids went down to the stream to look for shells with their dad and had a great time! We loved it and will be back.
8. The Commons
9. People Trails
10. Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By DonaldA864 - Palatine, United States
This a must see if you are in Columbus. Downtown location. Very well maintained and clean with a lot of history. I had a chocolate malt and my wife had a root beer float. Both tasted like the good old days. Friendly young men serve you. Just an impressive place to see. Prices are reasonable.
