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.
HOURS
Monday – Saturday
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST)
THE VISITORS CENTER IS CLOSED:
- New Year’s Eve Day
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day
- July 4
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
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
Brenda Vogel, President
Jenny Kim, Vice President
Cindy Waddle, Secretary/Treasurer
Diane Robbins, Tourism Development Chair
Lisa Shafran, Personnel Chair
Justin Booth
Michael Dean
Alan Degner
Lia Elliott
C. Jordan Hilber
Tyler Hodge
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.
