Indianapolis Monthly magazine's August issue puts Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor at the top of its list of "The 50 Things Every Hoosier Must Do." See what everyone is talking about here >

Travel writer Jordan Simon listed Columbus, Indiana among his Top 10 Things to See in the U.S. Before You Die on Aol.com. Columbus (pop. 39,000) was listed alongside the likes of Charleston, S.C., the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone National Park. Simon says, “For a small city, Columbus is a major repository of modern architecture, with works by luminaries like Eero Saarinen, Cesar Pelli, and Richard Meier. This destination says design from the get go...”

In honor of this acknowledgment, we’ve created our own Top 10 List...

ONE : See 5 National Historic Landmarks.

TWO : Take a tour of more than 60 modern marvels via a guided tour, or on your own, with your cell phone.

THREE : See two original works by Dale Chihuly - a dazzling, 900-piece yellow neon chandelier and a colorful quilt of plexiglass

FOUR : Check out the bridges of Bartholomew County – two sleek modern bridges and a covered bridge in a beautiful park setting.

FIVE : Take in some local flavor with culinary experiences ranging from beer-tastings and wine pairings to progressive dinners at multiple restaurants. 

SIX : Walk the People Trails. It's an inspiring way to get in those 10,000 steps, while you look to spot the blue herons on the Flatrock River.

SEVEN : Drink a Green River at Zaharakos, hear the Orchestrion, and, for a limited time, indulge in some homemade cherry ice cream!

EIGHT : Explore the city to find dozens of pieces of large-scale, public art.

NINE : Discover little surprises around every corner. One alleyway is filled with colorful neon sculptures.

TEN : Find a one-of-a-kind collectible at Indiana’s largest antique mall, which is huge and amazingly well-organized.

Why you will find Columbus unforgettable...

Columbus, Indiana is a surprising community that is known around the world for its collection of work by renowned architects and landscape architects.  Columbus is a great destination for a getaway.

Located within the Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati triangle, this would be just another forgettable small Midwestern city except for the vision of local leaders who wanted to make Columbus the best community they could create. The results speak for themselves.

Columbus is ranked sixth in the U.S. for architectural innovation and design by the American Institute of Architects. Come enjoy the architecture, public art, gardens and landscaping, and a first-rate park system.

And Columbus isn't standing still. Two building projects were completed recently, and three more are well underway. See photo updates on the progress of the buildings by the firms of Cesar Pelli, William Rawn, and Koetter Kim here >

Columbus Visitors Center Hours of Operation, GO HERE >