Come Be inspired
Few small cities blend world-class ARCHITECTURE and ART and ATTRACTIONS quite like Columbus, Indiana, where art is a way of life and history colors the present. Come be inspired by our flair for design!
Guided Tours
Columbus has been called one of the best cities in the world for architecture lovers. We think it’s a great place for you to fall in love with architecture for the first time, too.
Discover Downtown
Downtown is the heart of Columbus. You’ll find downtown dining and shops and things to do, as well as amazing art and architecture. We like to think of downtown as everyone’s neighborhood. You’re going to love it here!
Exhibit Columbus: Cycle 5
2025 Exhibition August 15 & 16
If you have ever wanted to see a city transform into a playground of creativity and design, Columbus, Indiana, in August is the place to be. Exhibit Columbus is back, and this year’s installations are more exciting than ever. From interactive art to thought-provoking structures, these works are not just something to look at, they are something to experience.
Places to Stay
Columbus is a short side trip from just about anywhere you may be heading to or from in the upper Midwest!
Fun for the Kids!
The Commons has some of the most innovative play spaces in the Midwest, a three-story children’s museum, and an amazing ice cream parlor right next door.
Sports at IUC
Explore the variety of sports IU Columbus has to offer and catch a game at CERA Sports & Campground, Nexus Park, and Blackwell Park.
