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
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Visitors Center Staff
Misty Weisensteiner
Executive Director
Contact Misty
Robin Gray
Operations Manager
Contact Robin
Sonya Greathouse
Guest Services Staff
Contact Sonya
Aurora Harvey
First Floor Manager
Contact Aurora
Sami Harvey
Guest Services Staff
Contact Sami
Erin Hawkins
Director of Marketing
Contact Erin
Don Nissen
Design Specialist
Contact Don
Lisa Westmark
Tour Manager
Contact Lisa
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
Al Degner, Personnel Chair
Amy Kaiser, Community Engagement Chair
Cindy Waddle, Secretary/Treasurer
Justin Booth
Jordan Hilber
Tyler Hodge
Melissa Jewell
Pete King
Jake Miller
Brian Payne
Beth Booth Poor
Jan Sprague
Brenda Vogel
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
- Visitor Center Annual Reports
- 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.