Columbus
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Founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, Columbus was named the Ohio state capital in 1816. With a population of 730,657 covering more than 210 square miles, Columbus is the largest city in Ohio (based on population within city limits) and the 15th largest city in the United States. Franklin County has a population of 1,090,771 and the eight-county metropolitan statistical area (Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Union and Pickaway) has a combined population of 1,754,337 according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released Thursday, March 27, 2008. According to the statistics, the Columbus area's population grew by 19,774 residents between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007, for an increase of 1.1 percent. The city's growth rate places it just outside the 100 fastest-growing metro areas in the nation.
The 2000 U.S. Census revealed the racial breakdown of Columbus as 67.9 percent white, 24.5 percent African-American, 3.4 percent Asian and 2.5 percent Hispanic. Columbus also has the second-largest Somali population in the United States. People from nearly 100 different countries come to Columbus to receive an education or to live.
Columbus is among the more economically stable metropolitan areas in the United States and is one of just a handful of cities in the northeastern quadrant of the country whose economy and population both grew steadily through the last three decades of the 20th century. The eight-county Columbus metropolitan area has a labor force of about 900,000, with about half of the jobs concentrated in service businesses (29.6%) and retail (20.5%). Others work in government (16%), manufacturing (10.2%), finance/insurance/real estate (8.8%), wholesale trade (5.3%), transportation/utilities (4.8%) and construction (4.7%).
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[edit] Visitor Resources
[edit] Tourist Information Centers
Experience Columbus operates two visitor information centers to aid visitors in finding things to do around the city, getting directions, or hearing reviews directly from a local. In addition, there is a tourist information hotline available staffed by travel councilors to help visitors while they're in the city. The hotline can provide telephone numbers, directions, or advice as to where to dine, play, shop, or stay in the city.
Experience Columbus Downtown Visitor Information Center - 277 W. Nationwide Blvd., Ste 125. Columbus, Ohio, 43215. +1-800-354-2657
Experience Columbus Easton Visitor Information Center - 188 Easton Town Center. Columbus, Ohio, 43219. +1-614-416-8080
Tourist information hotline: +1-866-397-2657
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[edit] Restaurants
There are just over 2,100 restaurants in Greater Columbus <ref>Gail Baker, Central Ohio Restaurant Association - 2008.05.08</ref>.
Experience Columbus, the convention and visitor bureau for the Greater Columbus area has a listing of several hundred of the restaurants in Columbus here.
[edit] Nightlife
Columbus is home to a vibrant nightlife scene. Several districts in the city are well known for their large clubs and bars, others for their high-class establishments, and still others for a low-key or university bar feel. The Arena District appeals to hockey, sport, and other patrons who typically are looking for an exciting, active night. The Short North Arts District is full of fantastic bars and restaurants that cater to the independent spirited, art lover, and GLBT communities. The University District and South Campus Gateway typically draw in the young-adults who are looking to have a party-night. Finally, there are many upscale districts and towns within Greater Columbus that appeal to finer tastes; Worthington, Dublin, and Easton to name a few.
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- Experience Columbus - the Great Columbus Convention and Visitor Bureau
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