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
  

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
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.