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Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is a city of about 490,000 in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of El Paso County, the city lies 63 mi south of Denver at the foot of Pikes Peak in South Central Colorado.

Understand
The Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau:

By plane

 * Denver International Airport - 80 miles north of Colorado Springs. Groome Transportation has hourly shuttle service between Colorado Springs and DEN; it is also possible to take the A Line rail to downtown Denver and then Bustang or Greyhound to Colorado Springs.
 * Denver International Airport - 80 miles north of Colorado Springs. Groome Transportation has hourly shuttle service between Colorado Springs and DEN; it is also possible to take the A Line rail to downtown Denver and then Bustang or Greyhound to Colorado Springs.

By car

 * Interstate 25 is the only Interstate, running north-south through the city. Colorado Highway 83 provides a secondary route between East Denver and The Springs.  US Highway 24 connects the city with mountain communities to the West and Limon, Colorado on the Eastern Plains.
 * Denver is 70 miles north on I-25.
 * Albuquerque is about 380 miles south on I-25.

By bus
Greyhound runs bus services up to five times per day from Denver and at least once daily from other cities in Colorado and neighbouring states. The is located at 120 S Weber St in downtown.

Bustang also runs service from Denver and Pueblo.

Get around
Colorado Springs lies along the foothills east of the Rocky Mountains. It runs north-south along I-25, with the Air Force Academy to the North, downtown to the south, and Pikes Peak rising in the west.
 * Mountain Metro Transit
 * Taxi Services

See

Do

 * Hiking, the Pike National Forest to the west, Pikes Peak, and numerous city parks offer ample hiking opportunities.
 * Horseback Riding
 * Cycling
 * Rock Climbing, at Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon (non-marking chalk only, register first at the Garden of the Gods visitor center), and in North Cheyenne Cañon City Park.
 * Cycling
 * Rock Climbing, at Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon (non-marking chalk only, register first at the Garden of the Gods visitor center), and in North Cheyenne Cañon City Park.
 * Rock Climbing, at Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon (non-marking chalk only, register first at the Garden of the Gods visitor center), and in North Cheyenne Cañon City Park.
 * Rock Climbing, at Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon (non-marking chalk only, register first at the Garden of the Gods visitor center), and in North Cheyenne Cañon City Park.

 * Whitewater Rafting on the Arkansas river, about an hour south of town.
 * Pets, Colorado Springs is very dog friendly, with excellent areas for off-leash hiking at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Palmer Park, and Bear Creek Regional Park.
 * Skate
 * Volleyball
 * Card Games
 * Card Games
 * Card Games

Buy

 * The Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1885 Briargate Parkway (Near Briargate Pwky & I-25). Shopping, many restaurants.
 * The Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1885 Briargate Parkway (Near Briargate Pwky & I-25). Shopping, many restaurants.
 * The Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1885 Briargate Parkway (Near Briargate Pwky & I-25). Shopping, many restaurants.
 * The Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1885 Briargate Parkway (Near Briargate Pwky & I-25). Shopping, many restaurants.
 * The Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1885 Briargate Parkway (Near Briargate Pwky & I-25). Shopping, many restaurants.

Stay safe
The town is about as safe as Denver, though be aware that Colorado has one of the highest death rates via automobile accidents in the US. So just remember to drive defensively and you'll be fine. Colorado Springs is infamous for speed traps also. Watch out for motorcycle cops (around 5 or 6) along with one or more cruisers waiting to catch you speeding.

The southern part of town is generally less safe than the northern part. Ft. Carson, on the southern edge of town, is a large Army installation bringing in thousands of young, energetic men and women. The businesses that these clients would frequent sometimes attract a rougher crowd. Stay north of Platte or west of Wahsatch, and all should be well.

Wireless Internet

 * Colorado City Creamery, Rockrimmon & Delmonico. Network is secured, information available inside for how to connect.
 * The Daily Grind, 1200 S Tejon St. Free WiFi.
 * Einstein Bros. Café, 4325 Centennial Blvd (at intersection with Garden of the Gods Rd), +1 719 548-8408. Also at Woodmen & Academy.  M-F 5:30AM-6PM, Sa 6AM-4PM, Su 7AM-4PM. Free Wi-Fi.
 * Oldeworld Bagel, 1670 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd Suite A (in the same shopping plaza as Target, near I-25 and Circle), +1 719 527-9651. Free WiFi.
 * Panera Bread, 7344 North Academy Blvd, +1 719 522-1100; 1845 Briargate Parkway +1 719 266-9200; 3120 New Center Point +1 719 637-3500; 1832 Southgate Road +1 719 389-0808. Free wireless; however, after you connect your browser only directs you to Panera's portal until you click on the appropriate link agreeing to their terms of service.
 * Raven's Nest, 330 N Institute Suite #A (SW corner of Institute at Boulder), +1 719 632-3433. M-F 5AM-5:30PM, Sa-Su 7AM-noon. Free WiFi. "A neighborhood gathering place."
 * Rico's Coffee & Wine Bar, 324 N. Tejon St. Free WiFi throughout the cafe with seating in the adjacent bookstore.
 * Serranos Coffee Company, 7335 N Academy Blvd (at Falcon Landing, north of Woodmen on the east side), +1 719 266-0843. Free WiFi. Original store is in Monument.
 * The Summit House, (in the shopping plaza at the corner of Voyager Parkway and Middle Creek in the northernmost part of town, From the north exit I-25 at #156A, take Northgate Road east to Voyager Parkway, turn south; from the south exit I-25 at Interquest Parkway, turn north onto Voyager Parkway), +1 719 488-8893. M-F 6AM-9PM, Sa 7AM-6PM, Su 7AM-5PM. Free WiFi.
 * unwiredaccess.net. Has many customers downtown. They charge a $6 one-time ("lifetime") fee for an account. Then you can use their wireless hotspots  with no further charges (until they go out of business). (Their pricing is different depending on location - the PikesPerk Coffee House on North Academy still uses unwiredaccess.net but does not require a fee.  It's assumed the coffee house is paying for the access).
 * The towns of Monument and Palmer Lake, about 10 miles north of Colorado Springs, also have free wireless access.

Go next

 * Manitou Springs Small historic town and shopping area west of the city, base of the Cog Rail
 * Great Sand Dunes National Park, a national park about 2 hours drive southwest of the city. Trek or slide around  sand dunes.
 * The Arkansas River has rafting, fishing, and the Royal Gorge, about an hour south of town
 * Ski, the closest resorts are Breckenridge and Monarch, each about a two-hour drive.

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Colstrip

Colstrip is a city of 2,300 people (2018) in Southeastern Montana. Established in 1924 and incorporated as a city in 1998, Colstrip is the largest city in Rosebud County with 24% of the total population. Colstrip's primary industries are coal mining and electricity production. The entire community celebrates Colstrip Days annually on the weekend prior to the 4th of July.

Understand
Colstrip, Montana was established in the early 20th century at the edge of Armell's Creek. The nearest towns are Lame Deer, Montana and Forsyth, Montana. Colstrip's rolling grass hills have sandstone outcroppings, ponderosa pines, and sagebrush. It is near a coal strip mine, and coal-powered electricity generating plants. You may be visiting relatives, interviewing for a job, seeing a high school game, or just driving through, and you should enjoy Colstrip while you are here.

In 2014, Sports Illustrated Magazine named Colstrip the top sports town in Montana.

History
Colstrip was established by the Northern Pacific Railway in 1924 as a company town to provide coal for their steam locomotives. The mining at Rosebud Mine two miles south of the town is open pit strip mining, where draglines remove soil above the layer of bituminous coal from the Fort Union Formation.

During World War II, the Colstrip mine was identified as strategically important because it supplied coal for the Northern Pacific Railway steam locomotives hauling military equipment for the war effort. The mine was guarded from sabotage, and the employees were not allowed to quit their jobs.

In 1958 the railroad switched to using diesel locomotives and the Colstrip mine was shut down. In 1959 Montana Power Company purchased the rights to the mine and the town, and resumed mining operations in the 1970s with plans to build coal-fired electrical plants.

The power plants were built in the 1970s and 1980s by a collection of contractors including Bechtel. During this construction period Colstrip was a boomtown, with a large increase in population. Plants 1 & 2 were operational in 1975 and 1976, and plants 3 & 4 were operational in 1984 and 1986.

Get in
Colstrip is 29 miles south of Interstate 94 on highway 39. There are no commercial buses, flights, or trains that service Colstrip. The nearest large city with a commercial airport is Billings, which is 120 miles from Colstrip.

Get around
There is no taxi service for Colstrip. You should have your own car or motorcycle, or rental to get around.

Do
Every year on the last weekend in June, the town celebrates Colstrip Days. This is great opportunity to visit Colstrip, since there are tours, parades, plays, and other special events.

Connect
A good starting point for travel contacts is the Colstrip Chamber of Commerce.

Stay safe
Be careful when visiting bars in and around Colstrip. Be respectful, and if you enter a bar that has tree stumps chained to the floor for bar stools, be very respectful.

Go next
Nearby Forsyth Montana is a pleasant river town on the Yellowstone River, and seat of the Rosebud County. Nearby Lame Deer is located on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, and in the summer hosts a great Pow Wow.

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Colton

Colton is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

Get in
Interstate 10 and Interstate 215 intersect at Colton. Take I-215 South from San Bernardino or I-10 east from Los Angeles.

Do
Attractions such as the California Speedway, California Theater of Performing Arts and Historic Route 66 also surround Colton.

Buy
The Colton area is conveniently located to shopping and attractions. The Ontario Mills Mall, Inland Center Mall and Moreno Valley Mall are all close to Colton.

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Colts Neck

Colts Neck is a suburban town in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Colts Neck provides beautiful, rural scenery all year round.

Understand
Colts Neck was founded in 1676. It is a small town with a rich history. Colts Neck was the location of the North American Phalanx, one of the two major early American attempts at Utopianism. Although the Phalanx was destroyed by a fire in 1854, Phalanx Road, one of the major roads which runs through Colts Neck, stands in its place. Today, Colts Neck encompasses 31.7 square miles and is home to around 12,000 citizens. It is full of residential areas, horse farms and golf courses. Colts Neck is the home of Delicious Orchards and the original home of Laird's AppleJack. Notable residents include Queen Latifah, David Bryan of the band Bon Jovi, and Bruce Springsteen. Major town events include the Colts Neck Fair and the Colts Neck Art & Craft Festival.

By car
One option for getting into Colts Neck is by taking the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 8 and Route 33 East to Route 537 East into Colts Neck. You can also drive along Route 18 North to Exit 19a.

To drive along the Garden State Parkway, head south on the GSP and take exit 14A (Matawan). After the toll, make a right at the stop sign. Continue down the road, and at the third light, make a left onto Route 34 south. Take Route 34 for five miles, and you will be greeted by the Colts Neck welcome sign.

Farms

 * Pumpkin/apple picking: Pick-your-own farms in town attract many people to Colts Neck during the fall season. Two of the most notable locations to do this are Eastmont Orchards and Slope Brook Farm. Every year when October comes around Colts Neck is bombarded with pumpkin pickers. Families travel from all over New Jersey just to come and enjoy the Halloween festivities. A well known farm is Colts Neck is Casola Farms. These farms are located up and down Route 34. Each farm offers hay rides, scary mazes, pumpkins, apple cider, powdered donuts and many more fall activities.

Sports and recreation

 * Colts Neck Golf Club. Semi Private Golf Course located on Flock Road in Colts Neck
 * Hominy Hill Golf Course. Public Golf Course that is part of the Monmouth County Park System. Located on Mercer Road in Colts Neck.
 * Pebble Creek Golf Club. Semi Private Golf Course on Route 537 in Colts Neck
 * Six Flags Great Adventure: 17.4 miles from Colts Neck
 * Dorbrook Park is a recreational area that is surrounded by 535 acres and there are many bike trails, dog walking paths and picnic areas that can be reserved for up to 50 people who are looking to get away for the day. There are also athletic fields available for sports activity, and the park has been known for model airplane flying and model rocket launches. The park is open from sunrise to ½ hour before dusk.

Buy

 * Cosmipawlitan, Highway 34 North. An assortment of food, designer collars and leashes, beds, apparel, toys, and healthcare products, this high-end pet retail store has it all. You can even bring your pet with you when you go shopping. Unique gifts for your pets.
 * Delicious Orchards: Another attraction to the town, Delicious Orchards is the ideal country food market. Though it began as a simple apple orchard in 1911, today the market stands at over 60,000 square feet. Delicious Orchards provides some of the best fresh fruit, vegetables, homemade pies, pastries, and Apple Cider in the area. It is popular all year long but is at its busiest right around Thanksgiving. In addition to the great food, free samples, fresh flowers, and an outdoor eatery all make Delicious Orchards an enjoyable experience. Located on Route 34 South in Colts Neck.
 * Folio Art Glass, Highway 34. Handmade glass art. Family owned-and-operated for over 30 years, they offer beautiful handmade fused glass artwork as well as other unique gifts. They have seasonal and regular patterns that they fuse onto clear glass plates, dishes, bowls, candle holders, window catchers, and even night-lights. You can have any item personalized and if they don't have a specific pattern you are looking for, they can work with you to create a custom one.
 * Fusion Fashions, Highway 34. Boutique style shopping at great prices. Friendly staff.
 * Toy Box, Highway 34. Specialty toy store.
 * Windsor Gallery, Highway 34 South. Art and Framing.
 * Toy Box, Highway 34. Specialty toy store.
 * Windsor Gallery, Highway 34 South. Art and Framing.

Eat

 * Christopher's Cafe. Great place to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Intimate, quaint setting and a very friendly staff. Seating outside is available when the weather is nice. Great burgers, sandwiches and delicious breakfast selections such as Brioche French Toast and Peaches & Cream Belgian Waffles. Located on Route 34 south.
 * Colts Neck General Store & Deli. Built as a general store in 1858, today it serves mostly as a deli. When you walk inside you feel like you are walking into the past, and the place is decorated to enhance this feeling. Great cold-cut sandwiches and service. Although there is some seating inside, it is mostly a take-out type of business. Located on Route 537 in Colts Neck.
 * The Colts Neck Inn Restaurant. attached to the Colts Neck Inn Hotel, the restaurant is classified as a Steak & Chop house. They have won several awards including the 2010 & 2011 Metro Mix award for best steak, and the 2010 Asbury Park Press Reader's Choice winner of best steak house. Live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Located on the corner of Route 34 & 537.
 * The Colts Neck Inn Restaurant. attached to the Colts Neck Inn Hotel, the restaurant is classified as a Steak & Chop house. They have won several awards including the 2010 & 2011 Metro Mix award for best steak, and the 2010 Asbury Park Press Reader's Choice winner of best steak house. Live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Located on the corner of Route 34 & 537.
 * The Colts Neck Inn Restaurant. attached to the Colts Neck Inn Hotel, the restaurant is classified as a Steak & Chop house. They have won several awards including the 2010 & 2011 Metro Mix award for best steak, and the 2010 Asbury Park Press Reader's Choice winner of best steak house. Live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Located on the corner of Route 34 & 537.

Drink

 * Colts Neck Inn Restaurant. Happy Hour M-F 3-6PM
 * Huddy's Inn. Bar open 11AM to 1:30AM 7 days a week.

Go next

 * Freehold
 * New Jersey beaches. Colts Neck is about 10-12 miles from beautiful New Jersey beaches including Belmar, Sandy Hook, and Ocean Grove 15.

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Columbia

There is more than one place called Columbia:

Canada

 * British Columbia, a Canadian province

United States

 * Columbia (California) - a city in the state of California
 * Columbia (Connecticut) - a town in Connecticut
 * Columbia (Kentucky) - a city in the commonwealth of Kentucky
 * Columbia (Maryland) - a city in the state of Maryland
 * Columbia (Missouri) - a city in the state of Missouri
 * Columbia (Tennessee)
 * Columbia County (New York) - a county in the state of New York
 * Columbia (South Carolina) - the capital of South Carolina
 * Columbia County (Florida) - a county in North Central Florida.
 * Columbia County (Oregon) - a county in Oregon
 * Columbia County (Pennsylvania) - a county in Pennsylvania
 * Columbia County (Washington) - a county in the Palouse region of Washington state
 * District of Columbia, a US territory

Beware also the possible misspelling of Colombia, the name of a country in South America.

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Columbia (California)

Columbia is a historic town in Tuolumne County the Gold Country of California.

Understand
Columbia was founded in 1851, relatively late in the Gold Rush for founding towns, when a mining party camping overnight during a trip to Calaveras County stayed briefly to dry their blankets overnight after a rainstorm. One of the party decided to try panning in a nearby stream, and found gold in his first pan. Within a few months, several thousand miners were in the vicinity, in one of the richer areas of placer mining. Although mining largely stopped because of the seasonal drying up of the stream, a town was laid out and built, largely on speculation that water for mining could be obtained by an ambitious project using wooden flumes and ditches to bring water from the Stanislaus River.

This water project was successful and Columbia became a thriving and wealthy Gold Rush town during the 1850s. Around 1860, however, the placer mining had petered out, and the town lost population and stagnated. This stagnation led to town to change little, and by the 1930s attempts were begun to preserved it as a good example of a Gold Rush town. In the 1940s it was purchased by the state of California and made into a State Historic Park.

Get in
Columbia is best reached by automobile, either by following the Gold Country Route 49 highway south from Calaveras County and the northern part of the Gold Country, or by taking Route 108 from the Central Valley (Modesto) to Sonora and then driving a few miles north on Highway 49. Private planes can fly into Columbia Airport. There is no significant bus service from the outside.

Get around
Columbia itself is a small, pedestrian-oriented town that is also a State Historic Park.

See
The restored gold mining town of Columbia, circa 1850-1860, with various exhibits.

Do
Pan for gold, hike around the town, up to the schoolhouse and cemetery, and on the nature trail to Columbia Airport. Look at the exhibits. Participate in some of the events, such as dancing in 1850s dance halls. Take a tour by a docent, offered weekends 11AM. Take an audio history walking tour.

Buy
Books, gifts, T-shirts at various stores in the historic area.

Eat
Eat at one of the restaurants in the historic buildings, including the Columbia House, Columbia Hotel, the old-fashioned ice cream and soda shop, or at one of the saloons.

Drink
Drink sarsaparilla at the ice cream store, at the grocery store, or one of the saloons.

Sleep
Sleep at one of the historic hotels, such as the Columbia Hotel or Fallon House, or one of the bed & breakfasts nearby.

Go next
Visitors on their way out of Columbia to the north can drive south briefly and get on Highway 49, which will take them to Angels Camp and other Gold Country towns such as San Andreas, Jacksonville, Sutter's Creek, Placerville, and points north. They might also want to go north on Parrott's Ferry Road and cross the bridge over the Stanislaus River to Calaveras County and Highway 4. Murphys, another gold rush town, is a few miles north on Highway 4. Highway 4 will also take you to the mountain town of Arnold and beyond to Alpine County and the Bear Valley ski resort, as well as across Ebbetts Pass to the high desert.

Visitors travelling south on Highway 49 will get to Sonora, Jamestown, Chinese Camp, and Moccasin and can continue to Coulterville and Mariposa in Mariposa County.

 * - The small town of Murphys is a Gold Rush era town that today features over a dozen wine tasting rooms and a surprising number of excellent restaurants on its historic Main Street. The town also hosts an annual Irish festival in March that draws thousands of visitors.  There are several wineries nearby, and visitors may also want to make the one mile journey north of Murphys to take a paid tour through Mercer Caverns, a short cave filled with a large number of speleothems, stalactites, and stalagmites.
 * - Angels Camp is a Gold Rush town where Mark Twain overheard a tale that inspired his short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"; today the town hosts a "Jumping Frog Jubilee" every May that draws thousands of visitors. Visitors will also enjoy the historic downtown and find amenities including several hotels and restaurants.  Attractions located just outside of town include the Natural Bridges trail, a 2 mi hike through two short but spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek, as well as the Carson Hill ghost town, a former mine where a 195 pound troy gold nugget was unearthed in 1854.
 * - The small town of Murphys is a Gold Rush era town that today features over a dozen wine tasting rooms and a surprising number of excellent restaurants on its historic Main Street. The town also hosts an annual Irish festival in March that draws thousands of visitors.  There are several wineries nearby, and visitors may also want to make the one mile journey north of Murphys to take a paid tour through Mercer Caverns, a short cave filled with a large number of speleothems, stalactites, and stalagmites.
 * - Angels Camp is a Gold Rush town where Mark Twain overheard a tale that inspired his short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"; today the town hosts a "Jumping Frog Jubilee" every May that draws thousands of visitors. Visitors will also enjoy the historic downtown and find amenities including several hotels and restaurants.  Attractions located just outside of town include the Natural Bridges trail, a 2 mi hike through two short but spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek, as well as the Carson Hill ghost town, a former mine where a 195 pound troy gold nugget was unearthed in 1854.

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Columbia (Maryland)

Columbia is a planned city in Howard County, Central Maryland. It differs strongly from most notions of what constitutes a "city," as the planner divided the densely populated, but decidedly suburban in character, city into ten "villages," each of which are divided into several neighborhoods, leaving the city with a less obvious center.

By plane
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is approximately 16 miles (24 km) from Columbia. RTA operates bus service between the airport and Columbia.

By car
Columbia is easily accessible from both I-95 and US-29, which run parallel to each other near Columbia. From either of these roads, exit at either Route 32, Route 175, or Route 100. Route 175, which is called Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia, connects to the city center and the Mall in Columbia.

By train
The closest train station to Columbia is BWI Rail Station, from where Amtrak and MARC Train operate service to Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Amtrak also services the train station from several major cities in the Northeast.

By bus
RTA offers hourly bus service on its Silver Route from the Mall in Columbia to BWI Airport and the BWI Rail Station, where further connections are available to Washington DC and Baltimore. At BWI Airport, catch the Silver Route bus outside Pier E, the International Terminal, on the lower level.

Dillon Bus Service operates commuter buses between Columbia and Washington D.C. and Silver Spring during weekday rush hours.

By foot
A well-kept network of walking paths winds through Columbia, mostly in wooded natural areas.

By car
Travel within Columbia is largely by auto, although the city was originally planned as a pedestrian and bicycle friendly group of villages.

By bicycle
Streets are winding and hilly; cyclists should bring their eighteen-speeds.

By bus
RTA operates several bus routes through the villages and connect to some adjacent communities. Most bus routes are hourly, with limited service on weekends.

See
For those interested in town planning and intentional communities, Columbia's layout and village centers preserve a good deal of James Rouse's 1960s-era vision of a diverse and harmonious setting open to residents of all backgrounds. Harper's Choice Village Center and Wilde Lake Village Center (which was the first to be built) have interesting small shops and public spaces.

Go next

 * Ellicott City

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Columbia (Missouri)

Columbia is a bustling college town in Missouri, halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City. It is home of the University of Missouri (also known as 'Mizzou') as well as two other post-secondary institutions Stephens College and Columbia College.

By car
The city is accessible from Interstate 70, exit numbers from 121 east to 131. From the north and south, use U.S. Highway 63.

If you choose to drive, it'll take about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours from/to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and about 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes to/from Kansas City International Airport. Long-term parking is around $8/day at St. Louis airport and around $7/day at Kansas City airport.

By plane

MO-X (pronounced 'moe-ex') operates an airport shuttle service that does door-to-door pick-up/drop-off from town to airport (St. Louis and Kansas City airports) & vice versa for about $44 each way, $82 round trip. It takes approximately two hours to reach St. Louis airport and a little longer for Kansas City airport. It's rather slow is you use door=to door pick-up/drop-off, since it'll make many stops to pick up passengers.

By bus

 * Greyhound. Bus station at 611A Big Bear Blvd.

Get around
There is a public bus system, COMO Connect, but the downtown area is very small, so you can easily get around on foot.

See

 * Also on campus, close to the Quad, is the Ellis Library, which houses the State Historical Society of Missouri.
 * The interesting and unique architecture of the Columbia Public Library, located just west of downtown at the corner of Broadway and Garth Avenue, is a sight to see. While you're there, enjoy a good book and a cup of coffee from the coffee bar located in the lobby.
 * The Shelter Insurance Garden is located off of Ash Street, just before Stadium Boulevard. The gardens feature many different types of plants and flowers, along with beautiful sculptures, ponds, and a historic schoolhouse (circa 1800s).
 * The interesting and unique architecture of the Columbia Public Library, located just west of downtown at the corner of Broadway and Garth Avenue, is a sight to see. While you're there, enjoy a good book and a cup of coffee from the coffee bar located in the lobby.
 * The Shelter Insurance Garden is located off of Ash Street, just before Stadium Boulevard. The gardens feature many different types of plants and flowers, along with beautiful sculptures, ponds, and a historic schoolhouse (circa 1800s).

Do

 * Katy Trail State Park is a great outdoor resource for bikers and joggers. The MKT Nature and Fitness Trail starts in downtown Columbia (accessible near Providence and Locust and at Providence and Stewart). It stretches about  from downtown Columbia to McBaine. There the MKT connects to Katy Trail State Park, which travels across Missouri from St. Charles to Clinton following old railway lines. Several of Columbia's parks also connect to the MKT, including Flat Branch Park, Forum Nature area, and Hinkson Woods Natural History Area. There are plans to use federal grant money to extend this trail system further.
 * Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, south of Columbia, offers outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, caving and so on. Devil's icebox in the park is a great getaway during the hot summer days. A short walk will take you to the mouth of the cave and the chilled air will cool you off.
 * Finger Lakes State Park.
 * Ragtag Cinema is an unusual fusion of a high-minded arthouse cinema with a playful, lively beer hall. Showing the best national, international, and locally created films.
 * Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site.
 * Those interested in rock climbing will want to check out Capen Park. Capen park is well-visited by the local climbing community. Capen Park is located near the intersection of College and Stadium for those arriving by car, but may be accessed via Columbia's trails for those who choose to walk, jog, or bike.
 * The Blue Note historic theater, located on North 9th street in the downtown area. This is a small theater that accommodates around 800 people. This venue always features top new music acts. Regardless what type of music you like, it features acts from country, ska, rock, alternative, indie, metal, comedy, hip hop, blues, etc. Some top acts that have visited the Blue Note include 311, Megadeth, Snoop Dog, Blues Traveler, Public Enemy, Ice T, Red Hot Chili Peppers. It also showcases local favorites like Gravity Kills and The Urge. Enjoy the dance floor and drinks from the extensive bar. Minors are also welcome, however some shows have a small surcharge.

Events & festivals

 * True/False Film Festival occurs during the last weekend of February; it is a documentary film festival showcasing local, regional and international films.
 * Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival is a yearly, dual stage festival featuring a mix of local and big name acts ranging from folk to rock. Numerous food vendors tending to specialize in the BBQ arts. Occurs late Sept.
 * Summerfest shows
 * Citizen Jane Film Festival

Buy

 * Downtown Columbia is a major area for shopping and restaurants. Downtown Columbia, sometimes referred to as "The District" is centered on the corner of Broadway and Ninth Street, and extends for several blocks in each direction.  Locally owned stores, a variety of restaurants, theaters, parks, and the nicely landscaped campuses of the area colleges are all within walking distance from the downtown area.
 * There are also new shopping developments available south of the mall on Stadium Boulevard.
 * There are also new shopping developments available south of the mall on Stadium Boulevard.

Drink

 * Flat Branch is Columbia's original micro-brewery, serving a plethora of house made brews and a few home-made sodas. It offers a wide variety of tasty food items for reasonable prices. Can be crowded.
 * The Heidelberg (a.k.a. the 'Berg) is a bar/hangout close to campus that is enjoyed by many young students. Has a nice outdoor patio on the second floor. Go toward the restroom, and you'll find the stairs going up. Has good happy hour deals (e.g., buy one appetizer, get one free). It was burned down in October 2003 but has opened again.

Sleep
Nearly every national hotel chain has a location in Columbia, with more being added seemingly all the time. It is quite common for hotels in Columbia to be booked full on University of Missouri football weekends.

Stay safe
Columbia is generally a safe, quiet, low-crime city. Violent crime is rare. Petty crime (i.e., theft) is the most-common crime in Columbia. Simple common sense should keep you out of trouble. Petty theft, including from automobiles, is a slight problem on the MU campus. The best advice is to not leave anything of value in plain sight in a parked vehicle.

Go next

 * The historic Santa Fe Trail started nearby, with its starting point at the small town of Boonville. Parts of the trail are preserved as a unit of the national park system.
 * The Missouri State Capitol is a half hour south in Jefferson City.

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Columbia (South Carolina)

Columbia is the capital city and second largest city in South Carolina. It is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and was one of the first planned cities in the United States.

Understand
Columbia's recent rapid growth indicates South Carolina's capital city is beginning to blossom as other Southern cities have in the 21st century. As of 2018, the estimated population of the city was 133,000, with an urban core population of about 550,000, and 833,000 in the metro area.

Tourist information

 * Experience Columbia website

By car
Columbia is easily reached by Interstate 20, Interstate 26 and Interstate 77, or by U.S. Highway 1.

By plane

To get from the airport to downtown using public transport, Comet Bus Route #28 operates weekday-only service from the Midland Tech Airport campus, a few blocks from the airport. The bus leaves 3 times per day: at 7:39AM, 1:04PM, and 4:59PM. The journey downtown costs $1.50 and takes 30 minutes.

By train
An Amtrak station is located at 850 Pulaski Street in the Vista. Columbia sits on the main north-south line on the East Coast. Trains depart daily for Miami and New York; however, most of the trains pass though Columbia at night and are frequently delayed.

By bus
Megabus. Service from Atlanta, Athens, Fayetteville, Durham, Richmond, and Washington, D.C. Buses stop at the Sumter Street Transit Station at the corner of Sumter Street and Laurel Street.

Get around
Most people use a car to get around Columbia, but more pedestrian-friendly areas of the city include downtown, The Vista, the University Hill/USC area, and Five Points. There is bus service around town and nearby provided by provided by the COMET. The free Soda Cap Connector, provides bus transit between downtown hotspots. Taxi service is also available 24/7 if you call in advance, and can usually be hailed on the street in Five Points and The Vista at night. Columbia also has an active Uber and Lyft population.

See
Siebels House and Garden One of the best gardens in the city. It's free to walk through and surrounds the oldest house in Columbia.

Do

 * Kayaking. Columbia has some of the best kayaking available in an urban area in the US. Put in the Saluda River at north end of the Riverbanks Zoo parking lot, get out in the Congaree just past the Gervais Street bridge, on either side.
 * St Patrick Day Festival An Irish celebration that is in Five Points. Features an elaborate parade. There's a wide variety of family entertainment like petting zoos and rides for kids. There's three stages of music by local and national musicians, and great food from local restaurants and caterers.
 * Kayaking. Columbia has some of the best kayaking available in an urban area in the US. Put in the Saluda River at north end of the Riverbanks Zoo parking lot, get out in the Congaree just past the Gervais Street bridge, on either side.
 * St Patrick Day Festival An Irish celebration that is in Five Points. Features an elaborate parade. There's a wide variety of family entertainment like petting zoos and rides for kids. There's three stages of music by local and national musicians, and great food from local restaurants and caterers.
 * St Patrick Day Festival An Irish celebration that is in Five Points. Features an elaborate parade. There's a wide variety of family entertainment like petting zoos and rides for kids. There's three stages of music by local and national musicians, and great food from local restaurants and caterers.

Eat
Some of the most popular restaurants include, the Blue Marlin, which features seafood prepared in the South Carolina Lowcountry tradition; the Hampton Street Vineyard, best known for its extensive selection in fine wines; and SakiTumi Grill & Sushi, which specializes in Pacific Rim cuisine. In all, Columbia offers over 450 dining options. Terra in the West Bank/State St. area in West Columbia is a new upscale eatery that has caught the attention of locals.

Budget
Passable regional chain restaurants have locations in and near town, including Mellow Mushroom Pizza and Moe's Southwest Grill.

Other cheap eats include:

Splurge
Columbia has a diverse, extensive array of restaurants to choose from, most notably those in the historic Congaree Vista district, Five Points, and along Devine Street.

Drink

 * Five Points. Located around the intersection of Harden Street, Greene Street and Saluda Avenue, this neighborhood has numerous bars and eateries catering to the University of South Carolina students. It gets especially boisterous on Thursday nights. There are a few bars in this area that you'll find a more mature crowd and not so much the college scene.  Places such as BarNone and Group Therapy generally cater to the recently graduated drinkers.
 * The Vista. For the more mature crowd, dozens of bars and restaurants centered on the corner of Lincoln and Gervais. Carolina Ale House Rooftop Bar and Wild Wing Cafe make for a great place to go and watch sporting events as well as some great live music.

Sleep

Go next
Columbia is close to two seemingly forever-growing metros, Atlanta and Charlotte. Congaree National Park, South Carolina's only national park, is even closer, about 20 miles to the south, and makes for a good day trip.

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Columbia (Tennessee)

Columbia is the county seat of Maury County in Central Tennessee, and is 50 miles south of Nashville. It is home to an estimated 38,224 people and hosts a mule day festival the first weekend of April every year. It is more famously known for being the hometown of the 11th President of the United States, James K. Polk. In addition, numerous antebellum homes are located around the city including Ripavilla, the Atheneum, Elm Springs, Rattle and Snap, and Hamilton Place to name a few. It is a city rich in history and culture endearingly known by its locals as "The Dimple of the Universe".

It's safe to say the South has had its moments of racism and racial unrest, but Columbia seems to take it to a higher level. From indiscriminate lynchings as though they were pastimes to a race riot in 1946, racism has seemed pretty systemic here. But through the proceedings of the riot, Thurgood Marshall became known and eventually became appointed to a seat as a Supreme Court justice. Also, President Truman directed integration of the armed forces, so at least there was some good that came out of it.

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Columbia County (New York)

Columbia County is a county in New York's Hudson Valley region.

By car
Taconic State Parkway runs through the county and connects Albany and the I90 east-west portion of the Thruway system to New York City via the Saw Mill River and the Henry Hudson Parkways.

By train

 * Amtrak, . Runs on the Hudson River side of the county. Long distance connections are available at the station in the city of Hudson.

Buy
Fresh sheep's milk cheese and yogurt at Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, 155 Shaker Museum Road, Old Chatham, +1 888-743-3760,. Award-winning cheeses produced on site from a flock of 1,000 sheep. Visitors welcome. Cheese is available at a 24/7 self-serve shop in a restored Shaker barn on the farm.

Connect
Telephone area code 518.

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Mount Hood and Columbia Gorge

Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge are popular recreation areas east of Portland, Oregon.

Mt. Hood has year round skiing and snowboarding while the forests below have plenty of hiking trails, campsites and hot springs.

The Columbia River Gorge (often referred to as just "the Gorge"), and Hood River in particular, are noted for wind surfing. The Gorge is formed where the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade Mountain range, an 80 mile section of which is designated as a National Scenic Area. This article is oriented toward the Oregon (southern) side of the Gorge, but information about the Washington side is included where appropriate.

Cities

 * - A ski-village on the shoulder of Mt. Hood with lodging and restaurants available
 * - At the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, with great windsurfing and kiteboarding, and relatively close to Mt. Hood
 * - At the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, with great windsurfing and kiteboarding, and relatively close to Mt. Hood

Understand
Along the route Lewis and Clark pioneered on their trailblazing journey in 1805, the Columbia Gorge cuts through the Cascade mountain range which is made largely of volcanic (basalt) rock, leading to a number of spectacular cliffs. The bountiful presence of water on the west side of the Cascades leads to a number of very tall waterfalls which intersect the river. The key characteristic of the Gorge's climate is Wind. Wind speeds are often upwards of 30mph. This is because the gorge is a wind tunnel from the warm/dry east end to the cooler/damp west end. A large number of wind turbines have been installed on the ridges of both sides of the Gorge to take advantage of the power of the winds in this area.

The unique setting of the Gorge is partly due to repeated mass floods at the end of the last ice age, when the collapse of huge ice dams near Missoula, Montana unleashed walls of water over 1000 feet high at the east end of the gorge, which were still over 2,000 feet deep when they reached present-day Portland.

The region is included in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area which protects the scenic quality of the region by requiring most new development to occur inside of existing towns.

By car
To reach the Gorge from downtown Portland, simply follow I-84 east toward The Dalles.

Mt. Hood can be reached from the Portland Metro by US-26. Follow signs to Mt. Hood from I-84 exit 17 in Wood Village, which will eventually lead through Gresham to US-26. An alternate route to Mt. Hood is to take OR-35 south from Hood River, which will eventually intersect with US-26 on the southeast side of the mountain. OR-35 will take more time, but is viable depending on traffic conditions or if a change of scenery is desired.

On foot
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) extends along the West coast of the United States, from Mexico to Canada. It approaches Mt. Hood from the south and passes Timberline Lodge, circling the west side of the mountain. The trail then descends into the Columbia River Gorge over the next 25 miles where it reaches its lowest elevation and the only city on the entire route at Cascade Locks. The Bridge of the Gods is the trail's connection between Oregon and Washington over the river.

By car
Interstate 84 follows the southern shore of the Columbia River through the Gorge and is the primary connection for all cities in the region. Be aware that I-84 can sometimes close in the winter due to icy/snowy/windy conditions. Even if the freeway is open, caution is advised in wintry driving conditions.

Alternate routes through the Gorge include WA-14, which parallels I-84, but on the Washington side of the river. WA-14 is a two-lane highway for most of its route, which some may consider a more enjoyable drive although it is marginally slower. Note that connections across the Columbia River are sparse; bridges along this stretch are 20-30 miles apart, and the bridges in Cascade Locks and Hood River are toll bridges (though the toll is relatively inexpensive, just be prepared to pay cash).

Before I-84 was built in the 1950s, U.S. Route 30 was the main thoroughfare for visitors and residents of the Gorge. Much like U.S. Route 66, in the Southwestern U.S., much of the highway was bypassed or paved over by the new interstate, if not abandoned entirely. This section of highway is now referred to as the Historic Columbia River Highway, and US-30 is still a signed route along both the sections of highway that still exist, and the sections of I-84 that overlap its former route. Many would consider the Old Columbia River Highway to be the premier way to tour the Gorge, see the itinerary for more details.

By train
The Amtrak Empire Builder stops in Bingen, WA (near Hood River) and Wishram, WA.

See

Itineraries

 * The Fruit Loop south of Hood River passes many fresh fruit stands in season.
 * Historic Columbia River Highway

Do

 * Fishing in the Columbia River, its tributaries, or the mountain lakes that dot the Cascade Range. Review the ODFW wildlife report to see up to date fish counts and stocking schedules.
 * The steady winds that funnel through the Gorge provide world-class windsurfing and kiteboarding opportunities along the river, with Hood River being a particular destination for these activities.
 * Both the Gorge and Mt. Hood have ample amounts of mountain biking trails, including bike parks with lift access at the Timberline and SkiBowl resorts.
 * Hiking trails abound in both the Gorge and on Mt. Hood, with many steep climbs gaining up to 4000 feet. The Oregon Hikers Field Guide is the leading resource for the most accurate and up to date information on hikes in the region, and elsewhere in the state.
 * The Eagle Creek Trail is the most famous hike, passing many waterfalls, including one where the trail goes through a tunnel behind the waterfall. Although the hike was at the center of a wildfire massive forest fire in 2017, the trail remains popular.
 * Angel's Rest is a hike that is convenient for people visiting from Portland leading to cliffs that provide a spectacular view of the Gorge from above.
 * The 40 mile Timberline Trail encircles Mt. Hood (along the timberline), and makes for a world-class backpacking expedition for enthusiasts, while day-hikers can enjoy many of its sections and offshoots.
 * Mt. Hood is a mountaineering hotspot, considered "the second most climbed mountain in the world".

Eat
Hood River has many restaurants serving a wide variety of food, but good restaurants can also be found in Bingen and Stevenson, on the Washington (north) side of the Gorge.

Indian tribes that are native to the Gorge often sell fresh and smoked salmon and steelhead in cities like Cascade Locks and Hood River.

Drink
The region is famous for craft beers and is developing a reputation for its wine as well, particularly in the eastern end, where many wineries are concentrated around the small town of Lyle.

Go next
The portion of the Columbia Gorge between Troutdale and Hood River forms one leg of the Mount Hood Scenic Loop. From Portland, the loop can be done clockwise (through the Gorge first) or counter-clockwise (via Mount Hood first). One can take Oregon 35 from Hood River to Government Camp on the slopes of Mount Hood.

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Columbia Heights

There is more than one place called Columbia Heights:

United States of America

 * Washington, D.C./Columbia Heights — A district in Washington, D.C.
 * Columbia Heights (Minnesota) — A suburban town in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.
 * Columbia Heights is also the name of a mountain near the city of Milton-Freewater in the Eastern region of Oregon.

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Columbia Heights-Fridley

Columbia Heights and Fridley are suburbs of Minneapolis located in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.

By car
Interstate 694 passes through the south end of Fridley, close to Columbia Heights. Central Avenue (Minnesota Highway 65) and University Avenue (Minnesota Highway 47) are the main thoroughfares through both towns.

By bus
A few Metro Transit bus routes serve Columbia Heights. The Columbia Heights Transit Center (at Central Avenue and 41st Avenue) is the main bus station for the city.
 * Route 10 runs along Central Avenue and passes by the Transit Center. At 53rd Avenue it splits into two branches, one continuing along Central Avenue and the other jogging over to University Avenue. Both branches terminate at Northtown Mall in Blaine.
 * Route 11 runs along University Avenue between 37th and 40th Avenues, then runs along 40th Avenue until Central Avenue, terminating at the Transit Center.

Telephone
Columbia Heights and Fridley are in the 763 area code.

Go next

 * To the south of town is the Northeast section of Minneapolis.

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Columbia Icefield

The Columbia Icefield is roughly midway down the Icefields Parkway on Highway 93 in Jasper National Park within the Alberta Rockies. Jasper National Park is adjacent to the north of Banff National Park. The Columbia Icefield has several named glaciers, but the Athabasca Glacier is the main one that is accessible and most visible from the highway and visitor centre.

Understand
The Columbia Icefield is about in area and is the largest region of ice and snow in mainland North America south of the Arctic Circle. Melting snow and ice feed rivers that drain into the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic Oceans. This makes that point, the summit of Snow Dome, one of only 2 hydrologic apexes in North America. There are 8 glaciers making up the Icefield but only three can be seen from the Icefield Parkway.

The area can get as much as much as 10 m (33 ft) of snow each year. A warming climate and less snow each winter has seen all of the Icefield's glaciers retreat over the past century.

The average elevation of the Icefield is about 3,000 m with Mt Columbia being the highest point (and the highest point in Alberta) at 3,747 m (about 12,300 ft). This peak can't be seen from the highway although you can get a glimpse of it from Mt Wilcox, a moderate hike and scramble in the area.

History
Explorers Wilcox and Barrett were the first Europeans to see the Columbia Icefields in 1896. Collie and Woolley were the first to climb Mt Athabasca and the first to see the icefield in 1898.

Landscape
Much of the landscape here is pretty bleak. You're either looking at snow and ice or rocky rubble uncovered by the receding glacier. Impressive mountains rise up almost from the highway.

Get in
The only possible access for the travelling public is by the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise and Saskatchewan River Crossing from the south or from Jasper to the north. It is possible to get onto the icefield on foot or on skies from other directions, but these are remote wilderness routes suitable for experienced back-country travellers only.

Fees and permits
The Columbia Icefield lies partly within the boundaries of Jasper and Banff National Parks on the Icefields Parkway. Both parks charge entrance fees for all travel on this highway. Current information is best obtained from the Parks Canada website.

Daily fees for 2018:
 * Adult $9.80
 * Senior $8.30
 * Youth and children free
 * Family/Group $19.60

Get around
The main attraction, other than the displays in the Icefield Centre, is the walk to the toe of the glacier. It's just across the road from the centre and you can walk or drive to that parking lot. The campgrounds are a short distance south from the centre but far enough to ride or drive. If you are taking the glacier bus tour, you will park at the centre and join the crowds on the buses provided.

Do

 * Walk to the toe of the Athabasca Glacier, about a kilometre past the lower parking lot. It's a gravel path but presents no real difficulties even though warning for at start of walk for those with weak hearts or lungs. Due to crevasse you are strongly advised not to leave the trail. Take note of signs showing where the toe was only a few decades ago. The glacier in 1920 was almost at what is now the main road.
 * Hike one of the trails in the area, like the Wilcox Pass Trail.
 * Walk to the toe of the Athabasca Glacier, about a kilometre past the lower parking lot. It's a gravel path but presents no real difficulties even though warning for at start of walk for those with weak hearts or lungs. Due to crevasse you are strongly advised not to leave the trail. Take note of signs showing where the toe was only a few decades ago. The glacier in 1920 was almost at what is now the main road.
 * Hike one of the trails in the area, like the Wilcox Pass Trail.

Buy
There is a gift shop in the Icefield Centre.

Gas (petrol) is available in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. There is a gas station at Saskatchewan River Crossing, about half an hour south, but it is seasonal and prices tend to reflect its isolation and lack of competition.

Nothing in the way of supplies is available at the Icefields Centre. If you plan to hang around in the area for a few days, it's best to stock up before you leave Banff or Jasper.

Eat
There is one restaurant and one cafeteria in the Icefield Centre. There are no other eating or drinking establishments in the area. The closest options would be in the town-site of Jasper, about 1 hour north, the town of Lake Louise, where there is limited food facilities available and the town of Banff, where there are many more options. Lake Louise and Banff are about 1 hr 45 minutes and about 2.5 hours south, respectively.

Drink
Other than what's available in the restaurant or the cafeteria, there are no watering holes anywhere in the area. Facilities in this area are pretty basic and geared more towards viewing and interacting with the natural world. There's nothing here that would pass for night life. Such options can only be found in Jasper, Lake Louise or Banff.

Sleep
There are few choices in this part of the park. Either you camp or you stay at the Glacier View Inn. There is also a hostel not too far away (see below).

Camping
There are three campgrounds in the immediate vicinity of the Icefields, one of those being an RV campground. There are a number of other campgrounds available north and south of the icefields.

Backcountry
Some nearby hiking trails have back-country campgrounds but there is nothing official in the immediate vicinity of the Icefields. Mountaineers will make use of informal bivi's on or near the glaciers. Such arrangements are for experienced mountaineers only.

Stay safe
It is possible to hike up to the toe of the glacier from a parking lot off the main road. Unless you have proper equipment and experience with glacier travel, it is not safe to venture out onto the glacier itself, whether the glacier is snow-covered or even when it is bare ice. This cannot be stressed enough. It may look safe, but it's not. Parks Canada may have a small area of the glacier roped off where you can get onto the ice where it is safe. Be cautious. Snow-covered crevasses are invisible until you fall into them and bare ice can be slippery without notice. Many people have died of hypothermia and injuries sustained because of falls into crevasses. Don't add to the statistics!

Slow down while driving the Icefields Parkway - be it for going downhill, other tourists, slow RVs and buses, the wildlife, the road conditions - or for the frequent speed reductions often with speed traps.

Cellphone reception is spotty along the Icefields Parkway, so if you are using online maps, download them in advance.

Go next
There are numerous hiking options in the area. Hiking trails require only a general level of fitness and no special equipment. ALL glacier travel requires special equipment and special training. Some hiking options include:

 * Wilcox Pass - starting behind one of the campgrounds, this hiking trail climbs up to an alpine meadow with access to Mt Wilcox, a moderate scramble with great views.
 * Parker Ridge - the trail-head is about 10 km south of the Icefield Centre close to the Hilda Creek Hostel. Quite popular in winter as a back-country ski location (with attention needed for potential avalanches), it's also a moderate hike in summer to the top of the ridge with excellent views of the Saskatchewan Glacier and Castlegard Meadows.
 * Numa Pass - the trail-head is a short distance south of Parker Ridge and leads to a very popular back-country hiking route called the Brazeau Loop. Parts of the trail are quite high elevation and there is a possibility of seeing caribou and other wildlife like grizzly bears, hopefully at a safe distance.
 * Saskatchewan Glacier - at the bottom of the big hill and the big bend in the highway south of the Centre, it is possible to find a hiking trail that crosses the North Saskatchewan River and makes its way to the valley that contains the Saskatchewan Glacier. A moderate day hike will take you to the toe of that glacier and back to the road.

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Columbiana

Columbiana is a city in Columbiana County and Mahoning County, Ohio.

By car
SR 7, SR 11, and SR 14 pass through Columbiana.

Do

 * Golf
 * Links at Firestone Farms – 105 St Andrews Dr, +1 330 482-7888
 * Links at Firestone Farms – 105 St Andrews Dr, +1 330 482-7888

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Columbia River Plateau

The  Columbia River Plateau is a region of Washington bordered by the Columbia River.

Regions
The "Tri-Cities Area" consists of Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, set at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia rivers.

Interstate 82 follows the Yakima River. Interstate 182 crosses the Columbia River. Interstate 84 follows the Columbia River to the south. The farmland consists of grapes, wheat, apples, and many other crops. The Rattlesnake Hills are to the south of the valley. Residents commonly use Highway 240, which is adjacent to the Columbia River, to travel between Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco quickly.

South of the Rattlesnake Hills is the Columbia River Gorge on the border with Oregon.

Adams County

 * (county seat of Adams County)
 * (county seat of Adams County)

Tri-Cities Area, Franklin County, and Benton County

 * the "Tri-Cities Area": Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco (county seat of Franklin County)
 * , near Pasco
 * (county seat of Benton County)

Douglas County

 * (county seat of Douglas County)

Grant County

 * - county seat of Grant County
 * - largest city in the county
 * - halfway between Wenatchee and Moses Lake
 * - home of the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River
 * - on the south end of Banks Lake, near Dry Falls
 * - a small town known for its healing mineral water springs

Klickitat County

 * (county seat of Klickitat County)

Lincoln County

 * (county seat of Lincoln County)

Walla Walla County

 * (county seat of Walla Walla County)
 * , neighboring Walla Walla
 * The small towns of Wallula and Waitsburg
 * , near Pasco

Yakima County

 * (county seat of Yakima County), including nearby Union Gap and Selah
 * The Yakima Valley towns of Grandview, Granger, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Wapato, Zillah

Other destinations

 * Norman A. Welch Memorial Speedway, in Connell
 * Palouse Falls State Park, 23 miles southeast of Washtucna
 * Rock climbing at Frenchman Coulee.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.
 * Rock climbing at Frenchman Coulee.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.
 * Climb Steamboat Rock, and hike in Northrup Canyon.

Understand
The Columbia River Plateau region consists of Adams, Benton, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Klickitat, Lincoln, Walla Walla, and Yakima Counties.

Talk
The primary language is English. With a high number of Hispanic migrants living in Yakima, Pasco, and the surrounding rural areas, Spanish comes as a second language for the region.

By plane
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Portland International Airport have international flights and domestic flights with most major airlines. Both are about 2-3 hours from this region by car. There are two smaller airports in this region also have commercial air service (although limited): Yakima Airport and Pasco Airport.

By car

 * I-90.svg From Seattle: Take I-90 east to I-82, east of Ellensburg, which leads into the heart of this region. From Spokane one can go west on I-90 to US Hwy 395 in Ritzville and go south into Tri-Cities.
 * I-84.svg From Portland or Boise: Take I-84 to I-82 in Hermiston. If coming from Portland one can also go north on US 97 into this region, from The Dalles to I-82 south of Yakima.
 * I-82.svg & US 12.svg are the main east-west highways through this region. I-82 connects Ellensburg at I-90 to I-84 south of Hermiston in Oregon. US Hwy 12 goes across from Chehalis (from Exit 71 of I-5) to I-82 in Yakima. US Hwy 12 goes concurrent on I-82 from Yakima to Tri-Cities and then continues east of Tri-Cities to Walla Walla.
 * US 97.svg is the main north-south highway along the western edge of the Columbia River Plateau. It goes north south from The Dalles to Yakima, Ellensburg and Wentatchee.
 * US 395.svg is the other north-south highway towards the eastern side of this region. It goes from I-84 south of Hermiston along I-82 to Tri-Cities. From Tri-Cities it goes northeasterly towards I-90 in Ritzville through Othello. Continuing north it goes east along I-90 to Spokane and going south from Hermiston it goes along I-84 towards Pendleton.

By train
Amtrak's Empire Builder stops in Pasco (on the Portland branch) and Ephrata (on the Seattle branch).

Do

 * Tour the massive remediation projects and the historic B Reactor on the Hanford Site, formerly home to one of the United States' largest nuclear weapons production facilities.

Stay safe
The Columbia River Plateau is generally safe. The biggest risk in the Columbia River Plateau is rattlesnakes, don't touch them.

Go next

 * Eastern Oregon, to the south
 * Southwest Washington, to the west
 * North Cascades, to the north
 * Palouse, to the east

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Columbia-Rockies

The Columbia-Rockies region is a mountainous area in British Columbia.

Cities

 * — a railway town that has become a tourist centre for exploring the mountain parks and skiing
 * — a year-round destination for adventure sports: skiing, snowboarding, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and hang-gliding
 * — a cozy, small town in Yoho National Park

Other destinations

 * — drive up to the sub-alpine meadows
 * — home of the famous Rogers Pass
 * — Canada's second National Park
 * — straddling the Great Divide on the provincial boundary with Alberta, the park is surrounded on three sides by Jasper National Park

Understand
This region is composed solely of mountainous terrain. The mid-level Monashees mark the western gateway, and the majestic Rocky Mountains mark the east.

By plane
The nearest airports with scheduled flights are in Castlegar, Cranbrook, Calgary, and Kelowna. Calgary's airport is the largest of those and Kelowna is the next largest.

By car
The region is bisected east-west by Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway), and for many people, this stretch is the most scenic of the highway's entire length. Exploring by car is the only reasonable way to enjoy this region.

See

 * Rogers Pass is an important connection between British Columbia and the rest of Canada in Glacier National Park east of Revelstoke. The Canadian Pacific Railway and the Trans-Canada Highway both pass through this 1330-m-high gap in the Selkirk Mountains.
 * Takakkaw Falls, Canada's second tallest waterfall, in Yoho National Park.

 * Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge, in downtown Golden, is the longest covered, free-span timber-frame pedestrian bridge in Canada

 * There is lots to see in the region for rail fans. The Revelstoke Railway Museum in Revelstoke, and The Last Spike, at Craigellachie (25 east of Sicamous and 45 km west of Revelstoke, listing under Sicamous) tell the story of the coming of the Canadian Pacific Railway to the region, and the importance of this trans-continental railway in uniting Canada. At the Spiral Tunnels viewing spots about 10 minutes from Field, you can watch the trans-Canada train spiralling through the mountain.

 * Three Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town (west of Revelstoke) has many abandoned buildings that have been preserved.

Do
There are ways to enjoy the mountain scenery for people of all abilities. There are scenic drives, like the Meadows-in-the-Sky Parkway in Mount Revelstoke National Park, boardwalk walks, short and long trails, and backcountry hikes.

Go skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling from the Revelstoke Mountain Resort near Revelstoke, or from the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden.

White-water rafting along the Kicking Horse River, which is known for having one of the longest stretches of class four rapids in the world. Three companies operate from Golden.

There are horseback riding opportunities in the area surrounding Golden.

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Columbus

Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. It also ranked number 1 on About.com's list of the United States' Most Underrated Gay Cities.

Understand
Named after the Italian explorer who sailed under the Spanish flag, this city is the largest in Ohio in terms of population with 906,000 in 2021, and the 14th largest city in the United States—though with only2.1 million people, the metropolitan statistical area is relatively small (the 32nd largest in the nation and the 3rd of 4th largest in Ohio). Major area employers are state government (as the state capital), Ohio State University (the largest student population in the nation) and numerous Fortune 500 companies headquartered here (Cardinal Health, Nationwide Insurance, Limited Brands, etc.) It is a day's drive from one half of the U.S. population and is located at the intersection of I-70 and I-71.

Generally arranged in a really big wheel, Columbus is the central hub to many nearby cities including (clockwise from the north):

Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Indianapolis.

By plane

By car

 * Major highways include I-71 & Rte. 315 (north and south), I-70 & I-670 (east and west), and the outer-belt, I-270. US Routes 33, 23, and 40 also converge downtown.

By bus
The COTA bus service can take you to most important places in the city, which should be about 5 blocks away from any conceivable location you need to go to. This service costs $2.75 for an Express bus and $2.00 for a Local/Crosstown bus. Transfers for a Local/Crosstown bus are free, but transfers between bus types, such as from a Local to an Express route, are subject to an upcharge. Ask the bus driver for a transfer when you pay your fare, and you'll be given a transfer pass that you use when boarding the next bus. You cannot use a transfer pass to board a bus on the same line that travels in the opposite direction (i.e. you cannot get off a bus line and use the transfer pass to board a bus going the other way).

By foot
Most of High St (US Route 23) from Clintonville in the north to Merion Village in the south is pedestrian-friendly, and while areas between campus and the Short North had been fairly rough, gentrification and the growth of student housing, boutique shops, and restaurants has created a fairly continuous stretch of safe by-foot travel. Downtown Columbus is a walkable area with most attractions within a 20-minute walk of each other. The Columbus Landmarks Foundation conducts walking tours, too.

By car
Columbus is a car-centric city, with usage of a car required outside of the areas directly surrounding downtown. Parking is extensive (and reasonably priced) at almost all major destinations. There are many surface lots and garages around the city. There are only a few areas of the city, like the Short North, where parking can be hard to come by; those locations feature abundant valet parking at $5 per vehicle. U-turns are illegal citywide in Columbus.

Downtown is a short drive ($20-50 taxi fare) from the airport via I-670W. Uber and Lyft are also available, and tend to run on the lower end of that $20-50 range.

Columbus is notorious for aggressive towing companies, especially downtown, on campus, and in the Short North. Before you park somewhere, make sure that it does not have a "Private Parking" or "Tow Away Zone" sign nearby.

Museums
Most Columbus museums are located near Downtown, or near the Ohio State University.

Architecture
The Ohio Statehouse and other buildings in the downtown core serve as distinct architectural landmarks.

Notable Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods on the outskirts of Downtown are usually very distinctive. These include the German Village, The Short North, the Victorian Village, and others.

Festivals and events
These are a few of the larger or major events in Columbus:

Learn

 * The Ohio State University is a large college, bordered on the south by West 9th Avenue, on the north by Lane Avenue, and on the east by North High Street. The university owns most of the property within these bounds, up to Olentangy River Road on the west, and some properties west of Olentangy River Road.
 * Columbus College of Art and Design is an art school headquartered at 60 Cleveland Avenue in downtown.
 * Columbus State Community College is a community college located at 550 East Spring Street in downtown.

Work

 * Government - Columbus serves as the capital city of Ohio, and government is one of the city's largest employers.
 * Insurance - Several large insurance companies are headquartered in Columbus, including Nationwide Insurance Company, which is headquartered in downtown Columbus.
 * Healthcare- Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is a teaching hospital associated with The Ohio State University. Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals with multiple specialties.

Buy
Columbus has many vibrant shopping districts downtown, and the surrounding suburbs offer shopping malls and chain outlets.

Eat
The City of Columbus issues approximately 6,000 licenses for a variety of types of food vendors, Franklin County issues about 3,000 for the remainder of the county and the suburban area.

A major test market for most major chain restaurants (though this is not as true as it once was), Columbus has a large density of national chain restaurants, some even having multiple venues in a single neighborhood. That being said, Columbus has a growing ethnic and upper class dining scene thanks in part to continued immigration (from Africa, especially Somalia and Ghana, Southeast Asia, and Latin America) and the continued gentrification of the downtown area.

Dives
For the mid-west, Columbus has its share of ethnic and domestic eateries that shelter culinary artists throughout the city and offer outstanding meals at sometimes bargain prices, in locations that may be carry-out only, limited seating or maybe small bars that offer outstanding food. Places that are well worth the effort to find, which is part of the adventure.

Drink
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Sleep
Columbus is a convention city, with a large well established business and manufacturing base, as well as an education foundation that attracts many visitors. Downtown accommodations tend to be a little more expensive than those scattered near the interstate exits. But, there usually is lodging available in most price ranges.

Newspapers

 * The Columbus Dispatch. Columbus' daily newspaper, and has the standard News/Sports/Arts/Classifieds mix. Perhaps because Columbus is the state capitol, the Dispatch usually carries more news about state politics than most of the other Ohio dailies.  In addition to the standard vending machines, the Dispatch can also be purchased on some COTA (public) buses by depositing an extra $0.50 into the fare box.
 * Columbus Alive. While not as colorful or notorious as The Other Paper, Columbus Alive is another good source for entertainment schedules, and may be less jarring to those with conservative sensibilities. It is also provided free at local businesses and libraries.

Religious services
Broad Street in Downtown Columbus is home to a number of Christian churches of considerable historic and architectural interest, including First Congregational United Church of Christ, where Washington Gladden, a pioneer in the Social Gospel movement, preached from 1882-1918. Both First Congregational and the nearby Catholic cathedral, St. Joseph's, offer a range of special services and concerts throughout the year.

Jews can attend services at Congregation Beth Tikvah, while Muslims can attend the Islamic Society.

Stay safe
Dial 911 to get emergency (police/medical/fire) help. Natural hazards include tornadoes in the warm months and snowy or icy roads in the cold months. Flooding can occur after extended periods of rain.

Broadly speaking, the northwest quadrant of the city (north of I-670 and west of I-71, including Clintonville, Grandview, Upper Arlington, Worthington, Dublin, and Hilliard) is the safe zone from a crime perspective. The other three quadrants, especially along Broad Street (US-40) and Cleveland Avenue (OH-3), are overall less so, although German Village and Bexley are notable oases in the southeast. Outside the I-270 outer belt, the risk of crime diminishes greatly.

Visitors to the area should be aware that the theft of laptop computers, phones, and other items from automobiles is a common occurrence. Always store valuables in the cargo compartment of one's car and make sure it is locked.

Theft of vehicles themselves has achieved a great deal of notoriety in the 2020s. Kias and Hyundais are targeted because of a vulnerability that enables a knowledgeable thief to operate the vehicle without the key. Thieves are often juveniles who steal the cars for the purpose of joyriding, but they are still dangerous and you should never confront them. Police recommend that drivers of affected vehicles use a steering wheel lock to deter this type of crime; occasionally they give these out for free.

Motorists who drink and drive will face stiff penalties if one's blood alcohol concentration is above the legal limit (0.08). Police routinely set up checkpoints along major roads where all drivers must pass through and show their license and registration to check for intoxicated people.

Vehicles are required by law to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. However, the law is not universally followed. Take care to watch for turning traffic when crossing streets. Conversely, the OSU campus is pedestrian-dominated, and drivers should be alert for jaywalkers.

Hospitals
Columbus has three major networks of hospitals, all of which offer a high standard of medical care. Each has many locations; the major hospitals are listed here, and others may be found on the district pages. Your insurance may not cover all three networks.

Wexner Medical Center (State)

The children's hospital is not part of any of the major networks, although it has some links to the Wexner Medical Center. It is particularly highly regarded.

Law enforcement
In the Columbus area, you will find a variety of law enforcement that includes Ohio State Patrol, Columbus Police, Franklin County Sheriff, local Police depts., in Dublin, Westerville and other local municipalities. Usually, they are what one would expect from law enforcement as far as being professional, polite and helpful. They are well trained and compensated, very good at crowd control and traffic control. Be polite, respectful and you will have few problems with them. Most have cameras in cars, do not offer any bribes of anything and keep in mind you are likely being video recorded.

Smoking
Smoking is banned in most public areas with very few exceptions. Some hotels, motels, or other lodging facilities may have special smoking rooms that are permitted under the new law. The law forbids restaurants and bars from allowing smoking on premises, unless they have an outdoor patio. Some private clubs, such as AmVets, Eagles, Moose, and similar establishments have been slower to enforce the smoking ban, especially in the outskirts of the city.

Visitor information

 * Easton Visitor Information Center: 188 Easton Town Center, +1 614 416-8080. On the first floor of the Easton Town Center mall; two free parking garages are at either end of the mall.
 * Downtown Visitor Information Center: 277 W Nationwide Blvd, +1 614 221-6623. On the corner of Nationwide Blvd. and Neil Ave. in the Arena District; parking is free for the first fifteen minutes in the lot across the street.

Go next

 * Lancaster - 35 minutes southeast. Hilltop views from Rising Park, the Ohio Glass Museum.
 * Newark - The site of many prehistoric earthworks and some interesting architecture, 45 minute drive north east.
 * Deer Creek State Park and Resort & Conference Center, 3,100 acres of nature within a 45-minute drive from downtown, 22300 State Park Rd. No. 20, Mt. Sterling, +1-877-678-3777 or +1 740 869-2020, Fax: +1 740 869-4059.
 * Chillicothe - 1 hour south on US-23. The first capital of Ohio, also home of the UNESCO heritage site Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.
 * Dayton is about 1 hour west on I-70
 * Hocking Hills State Park is less than an hour southeast on US-33.
 * Athens is 1 hr 15 minutes southeast on US-33. Home to Ohio University.
 * Cincinnati is about a 1-hour, 45-minute drive south on I-71.
 * Portsmouth is 1 hr 45 minutes south on US-23. Home of Shawnee State University.
 * Wayne National Forest consists of 3 separate units throughout southeast Ohio.
 * Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton is about a 2-hour drive.
 * Wheeling is 2 hours east on I-70.
 * Cleveland is about a 2-hour, 15-minute drive north on I-71.
 * Huntington is less than 2 and a half hours south. Home of Marshall University.
 * Toledo is less than 2 and a half hours northwest
 * Charleston is 2 hours 40 minutes southeast. State Capital of West Virginia.
 * Pittsburgh is 3 hours east on mostly I-70.
 * Camp Chase Trail

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Columbus (disambiguation)

Christopher Columbus (Italian: Cristoforo Colombo; Ligurian: Cristoffa Combo, Spanish: Cristóbal Colón) made four voyages from Spain to the Caribbean from 1492 to 1503. Voyages of Columbus, an itinerary, retraces these explorations.

Various places bear some form of the name Columbus (or his Spanish name, Colón) in the Americas. The nation of Colombia is one. British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province.

United States of America

 * Columbus, the state capital of Ohio
 * Columbus (Georgia), a large city in Georgia
 * Columbus (Indiana), a city in Southern Indiana
 * Columbus (Minnesota), a city in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota
 * Columbus (Mississippi)
 * Columbus (Montana), a city in Montana
 * Columbus (Nebraska), a city in Nebraska
 * Columbus (Wisconsin)

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Columbus (Georgia)

Columbus is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland, near the Chattahoochee River and bordering Alabama. It is known for its Southern hospitality, unique attractions, and proximity to Fort Benning.

Understand
Columbus is a great example of a true river city, once a major center for textile manufacturing. Founded in 1828, Columbus is also known for being the site of the last battle of the Civil War, where Columbus ranked second to Richmond in the manufacture of supplies for the Confederate army. Columbus was also one of the most important industrial centers of the south in the early 1900s.

Its historic elements remain while it possesses all the aspects of a modern city. Its small town feel is still kept intact despite being Georgia's third largest city with a population of 195,000 (2018).

By car
From the north: I-185 is easily accessible and leads from North Columbus through Midtown and ends in South Columbus by Fort Benning. Downtown is accessible by taking exit 10 from 185 to J.R. Allen Parkway (U.S. Route 80).

From the south: U.S. Route 27 goes through Fort Benning, into South Columbus, then directly to downtown.

From the east: U.S. Route 80 turns into J.R. Allen Parkway in East Columbus and leads to downtown.

From the west: U.S. Route 431/U.S. Route 280 crosses the Chattahoochee River into downtown before turning merging U.S. Route 27.

By public transit

 * Amtrak leaving Columbus, Georgia.jpg Transit System offers a Monday-Saturday bus service with routes that run throughout Columbus and its metro area. Metra also offers a historic streetcar that runs throughout Midtown.

By car
The major north-south street through Downtown is Broadway, and the major east-west street is 13th Street. The parking meters in downtown can be frustrating and challenging, but there are several public parking garages. However these garages usually charge a fee from $2-5 to use their garage.

On foot
Downtown Columbus is a good area to see in the daytime by simply walking. Downtown is roughly one mile by one mile, bounded in the north by 15th Street, the south by Victory Drive, the east by 10th Street, and the west by Front Avenue and the Chattahoochee River.

By horse and carriage
Horse and carriage is a relaxed option for seeing the city at a more leisurely pace and is abundant throughout downtown.

Arts

 * Bradley Theater: Opened to the public by Paramount Pictures in 1940, this theater was named after the founder of the Columbus-based W.C. Bradley Co. The theater was designed in the grand tradition of the Golden Age of motion pictures using neo-classical and art deco architecture. It possesses one of the most impressive stages and proscenium arches in the country. The theater hosts concerts, corporate functions, theater performances, and a variety of other special events. Located on Broadway in downtown.

Museums

Parks

 * Cooper Creek Park: Listen to ducks and geese in their natural habitat as you walk around this beautiful park. Do some fishing or play some tennis in the largest soft-court public tennis facility in the United States. Located on Milgen Road in North Columbus.
 * Flat Rock Park: Relax and listen to the sound of fresh water flowing across rocks in this beautiful park. There is also a wonderful bike trail that circles this large park's perimeter. Catch a few fish in Flat Rock Lake. Picnic areas and event centers make Flat Rock Park a wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon. Located on Warm Springs Road in North Columbus.
 * Heritage Park: Discover Columbus' history at Heritage Park, a celebration of the industrial heritage of Columbus. The sound of falling water, beautiful statues, educational plaques and unique surroundings provide a place of quiet retreat for all who visit. Self-guided tours are a great way to experience what history has preserved. Located on Front Avenue in downtown.
 * Standing Boy Creek State Park: Witness wildlife in its natural habitat at this 1,579 acre State Park. Enjoy some swimming or boating on Lake Oliver. Also try camping, hiking, and hunting in this beautiful facility monitored 24/7 by Georgia State Park Rangers. Located on Old River Road in North Columbus.

Historic Districts

Columbus is home to the following 7 historic districts, all listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

 * Columbus Historic District: This historic district is located in downtown. It retains the brick streets likely from the Civil War times. It is also home to many historic homes, most build in the late-1800s. Colonial Revival, Craftsman, English Vernacular Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival and one 1954 California Ranch.
 * Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District: Added to the NRHP in 1978, this historic district is located downtown and covers four separate areas, all close to the Chattahoochee River. It includes Heritage Park, as well as historic Columbus Iron Works (now the Columbus Convention & Trade Center).
 * Dinglewood Historic District:The Dinglewood Historic District is a small, residential neighborhood comprising the c. 1859 Dinglewood house; early 20th –century residences; a privately-owned, central, circular park; and a city-owned park. The district developed around Dinglewood, the two-story, Italianate-style house designed for Colonel Joel Early Hurt. Common house styles in the district include Georgian, Bungalow, Ranch, Colonial Revival, English Vernacular Revival, and Spanish Colonial Revival.
 * Peacock Woods-Dimon Circle Historic District: The development of this historic district began in 1922. The center of the district (known as Rock Park) was developed by Charles Frank Williams and the southwest portion (known as Wynnton Heights) was subdivided by Hezikiah Land. The district includes a broad range of architectural styles including Colonial Revival, Craftsman, English Vernacular Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival and one 1954 California Ranch.
 * Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District: The history of this historic district begins with the founding of Columbus and with the city’s most famous antebellum mansion, St. Elmo, built circa 1830. Another smaller antebellum house, Highland Hall, dating from the 1850s, is also within the District. Both structures are listed in the NRHP, and they illustrate the area’s original use as a setting for suburban estates prior to the American Civil War. Today, the Weracoba / St. Elmo Historic District is a vibrant multi-use residential, recreational, educational, and commercial area with a strong sense of community among its residents. Its canopy of mature hardwood trees shelters the city’s- and perhaps one of the state’s-largest and most intact 1920s/1930s concentration of middle-class Craftsman Bungalow, Tudor Revival, Classical, and Mission Revival style homes. Of the 440 surviving houses in the District, 85% were constructed by 1941.
 * Wildwood Circle-Hillcrest Historic District: In the 1880s, a streetcar line was constructed along Wildwood Avenue to serve the Wynnton area. Owner of the streetcar line and the Muscogee Real Estate Company, John Francis Flournoy, built his own Queen Anne estate here as he developed the Wildwood Circle subdivision. Sale of lots along the streetcar line peaked from 1918 to 1925. Also within this district—at 1519 Stark Avenue—is the childhood home of Carson McCullers (1917–1967) the renowned novelist and playwright. Some of the architectural styles in this district include Colonial Revival, English Vernacular Revival, Mission/Spanish Revival, and Craftsman.
 * Village of Wynnton Historic District: An example of an early-to mid-20th-century residential neighborhood developed from antebellum estates and in response to the streetcar line which ran along the southern and eastern boundaries of the district. The evolution of Wynnton Village spans over 150 years from its antebellum estates, to its village center developed in the mid-19th century, to the beginning of streetcar suburbs in the 1890s, to intense residential development from 1919 through the 1940s and then serving as a prime location for multi-family dwellings for World War II-era Fort Benning officers. Architectural styles vary from early examples of Greek and Gothic Revival to popular early 20th century styles including Craftsman, Colonial Revival and English Vernacular Revival.
 * Wynn's Hill-Overlook Historic District: An outstanding example of an early-to mid-20th-century residential neighborhood developed from several antebellum estates. In 1834, Colonel William L. Wynn purchased 100 acres of land located on a rise east of downtown, just beyond the city limits. With the incorporation of a larger Wynnton area into the city limits in the mid-1920s, residential construction boomed; a second peak in building occurred in the 1940s. Some of the architectural styles in this district include Greek Revival, Neoclassical Revival, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, English Vernacular Revival, Mediterranean Revival and Post Modern.

Do

 * Take a walk or bike ride along the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, 15-mile paved trail that hugs the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
 * Walk through Oxbow Meadows, a place where nature can be itself.
 * Visit Hollywood Connection, a large entertainment complex a skating rink, as well as its own movie theater.
 * Tour the historic homes located in the Columbus Historic District in downtown.
 * See a Cottonmouths or Lions game at the Civic Center.
 * Take a tour of Midtown on an authentic streetcar.
 * Tour historic Lindwood Cemetery, resting place of Coca-Cola founder Dr. John Pemberton, as well as Dr. Edwin Degraffinreid, who helped to design the city of Columbus.

Eat

 * Dinglewood Pharmacy: On the outside, it looks like your typical small town pharmacy. But you may not know that on the inside, this pharmacy contains a lunch counter. Dinglewood is famous for its scramble dog (a hot dog covered with chili, cheese, onions, pickles, and oyster crackers). In the eyes of the locals, this is the best hot dog on the planet. Located in Midtown at 1939 Wynnton Road.
 * Dinglewood Pharmacy: On the outside, it looks like your typical small town pharmacy. But you may not know that on the inside, this pharmacy contains a lunch counter. Dinglewood is famous for its scramble dog (a hot dog covered with chili, cheese, onions, pickles, and oyster crackers). In the eyes of the locals, this is the best hot dog on the planet. Located in Midtown at 1939 Wynnton Road.
 * Dinglewood Pharmacy: On the outside, it looks like your typical small town pharmacy. But you may not know that on the inside, this pharmacy contains a lunch counter. Dinglewood is famous for its scramble dog (a hot dog covered with chili, cheese, onions, pickles, and oyster crackers). In the eyes of the locals, this is the best hot dog on the planet. Located in Midtown at 1939 Wynnton Road.
 * Dinglewood Pharmacy: On the outside, it looks like your typical small town pharmacy. But you may not know that on the inside, this pharmacy contains a lunch counter. Dinglewood is famous for its scramble dog (a hot dog covered with chili, cheese, onions, pickles, and oyster crackers). In the eyes of the locals, this is the best hot dog on the planet. Located in Midtown at 1939 Wynnton Road.
 * Dinglewood Pharmacy: On the outside, it looks like your typical small town pharmacy. But you may not know that on the inside, this pharmacy contains a lunch counter. Dinglewood is famous for its scramble dog (a hot dog covered with chili, cheese, onions, pickles, and oyster crackers). In the eyes of the locals, this is the best hot dog on the planet. Located in Midtown at 1939 Wynnton Road.

Go next

 * Butts Mill Farm (Pine Mountain)
 * Callaway Gardens (Pine Mountain)
 * Lake Pines Campground and RV Park (Columbus)
 * Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park (Warm Springs)
 * The Little White House (Warm Springs)
 * Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari (Pine Mountain)

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Columbus (Indiana)

Columbus is a city in Southern Indiana and the seat of Bartholomew county.

Understand
Columbus is noted for its inspired architecture and public artwork.

By car
Columbus lies adjacent to Interstate 65. The easiest exit to take, whether coming from the north or south is exit 68 at State Road 46 (also called Jonathan Moore Pike).

By plane
Columbus has a municipal airport, but it is only used for private and the occasional charter flight. The nearest commercial airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND). It is about a 60-minute drive from downtown Columbus. Louisville International Airport (SDF) is about a 75-minute drive.

By bus
There is a daily bus that runs from Columbus to the bus station in downtown Indianapolis. It can be boarded at the "transportation depot" next to the county jail.

Get around

The Columbus people's trail circles the city, allowing for easy movement by bicycle.

By phone
Most telephone numbers in Columbus consist of +1 812 plus a seven-digit number, but the city and its surrounding area are now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 930 being the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).

Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 812 before these if no area code is indicated.

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Columbus (Minnesota)

Columbus is a city in Minnesota. It is a northern suburb of the Twin Cities.

Get in
Interstate 35 splits into two highways in Columbus: Interstate 35W (to Minneapolis) and Interstate 35E (to Saint Paul).

Go next

 * Pine City, just north on I-35, and well worth a look.

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Columbus (Mississippi)

Columbus is a city in eastern Mississippi, near the border with Alabama.

In some ways, the history of Columbus parallels that of Jackson's, as both were established around 1820 after Mississippi was admitted to statehood and both served as logistics centers for the Confederacy during the Civil War. However, unlike Jackson, Columbus was largely spared destruction because General Nathan Bedford Forrest prevented Northern forces from accessing it. As a result, Columbus was briefly made Mississippi's capital following Jackson's plight at the hands of Sherman and is noted for its historic preservation.

Another unique detail about Columbus is that it features the oldest public school in Mississippi as well as the country's first public women's university, as noted below.

By car

 * From points north and south, take US Route 45
 * From Tuscaloosa, Alabama: take Hwy 82 W.

By train
For passenger service, the nearest Amtrak stop is in Tuscaloosa, which is about a 60-minute drive to Columbus.

Do

 * River Walk Trail, trailhead at College St and 1st St S, below Island Road bridge, a 2.5 mile paved trailway along the Tennessee Tomigbee Waterway where you can get closely acquainted with this big muddy.
 * River Walk Trail, trailhead at College St and 1st St S, below Island Road bridge, a 2.5 mile paved trailway along the Tennessee Tomigbee Waterway where you can get closely acquainted with this big muddy.
 * River Walk Trail, trailhead at College St and 1st St S, below Island Road bridge, a 2.5 mile paved trailway along the Tennessee Tomigbee Waterway where you can get closely acquainted with this big muddy.
 * River Walk Trail, trailhead at College St and 1st St S, below Island Road bridge, a 2.5 mile paved trailway along the Tennessee Tomigbee Waterway where you can get closely acquainted with this big muddy.
 * River Walk Trail, trailhead at College St and 1st St S, below Island Road bridge, a 2.5 mile paved trailway along the Tennessee Tomigbee Waterway where you can get closely acquainted with this big muddy.

Eat
Chain restaurants operating in town include Chili's and Applebee's. Other options include:

Drink

 * Zachary's
 * The Princess Theater, 215 5th Ave S. Used to offer up a pizza buffet in addition to being a karaoke bar in an old theater space, may be undergoing a transition.

Go next

 * Luxapalila Park: A nice place to fish and have outdoor fun.
 * Columbus Lake: On the Tombigbee River good fishing and Marina.
 * Columbus Spillway: fishing.

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Columbus/Downtown

Downtown is a district of Columbus, Ohio that includes the Arena district and Short North.

Understand
Downtown Columbus is primarily dominated by a few distinct neighborhoods, all of which are connected by High Street.

By car
Downtown Columbus is intersected by High St. (SR 23), running N/S and Broad St., running E/W. Broad St., can be accessed from I-71 downtown.

By car
Downtown Columbus is intersected by High St. (SR 23), running N/S and Broad St., running E/W. Broad St., can be accessed from I-71 downtown. Roads are well maintained and traffic is usually not too bad except during "rush hours" when people are going to or leaving work. Rush hour can be avoided in your tavern of choice where they offer "happy hour" as an alternative to "road rage".

By Bike
Downtown Columbus is fairly bike able

By foot
Walking downtown Columbus should be considered safe before mid-night, it is mostly flat, with wide well maintained sidewalks. Bus stops are at regular intervals where you may encounter some homeless in the mix, who may approach you for money or maybe smokes. Usually they present no problem and should be ignored.

Buy
Because Downtown Columbus is much more dense then the rest of the city, the strip malls and shopping malls that are common in Columbus begin to drop off as you get closer to the city core. Most shops in Downtown Columbus are boutiques and niche shops focusing on specific needs.

title: Columbus/Downtown