ABOUT THE COLUMBUS AREA VISITORS CENTER

COME INSIDE!

The Visitors Center includes a gift shop, as well as the Yellow Neon Chandelier and Persians by glass artist Dale Chihuly, and serves as the starting point for tours, which feature architecture, public art, the Miller House and Garden, and landmarks.

LINKS

• Architecture Tours
• Gift Shop
• Tripadvisor
• Yelp
  

Position Opening for Executive Director

The Columbus Area Visitors Center is accepting applications for Executive Director – view the position description.

Meet the Visitors Center Staff

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Visitors Center actively markets the uniqueness and advantages of the Columbus/Bartholomew County community while engaging and educating visitors, overnight guests, and residents.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jenny Kim, President
Diane Robbins, Vice President & Tourism Development Chair
Lisa Shafran, Personnel Chair
Brenda Vogel, Community Engagement Chair
Cindy Waddle, Secretary/Treasurer
Justin Booth
Alan Degner
Lia Elliott
C. Jordan Hilber
Tyler Hodge
Amy Kaiser
Jacob Miller
Brian Payne
Beth Booth Poor
Jan Sprague

OUR FRIENDS

• City of Columbus, Indiana
• Columbus Chamber
• Greater Columbus Economic Development
• Columbus Parks and Recreation
• Exhibit Columbus
• Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives
• Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts
• American Institute of Architects
• National Trust for Historic Destinations
• Landmark Columbus
• Visit Indiana

OTHER MISC.

• Guides and Maps
• Board meeting schedule
• Tour Guide Resources (password required)

APPLYING FOR TOURISM GRANTS

The Columbus Visitors Center maintains a grants pool from which tax-exempt organizations may request support for programs and events that will bring visitors into Bartholomew County, positively impact the quality of life in Bartholomew County, and/or support the mission of VCI.

To apply for grants, visit the grants info page.