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      <P>In 1812, the state legislature began searching for the ideal
      spot for their new capital. Wanting it to be centrally located,
      they chose a site on the Scioto River opposite Franklinton and
      named it Columbus in honor of Christopher Columbus. Just 12 years
      later, Columbus had grown so much it ate up its little neighbor,
      Franklinton. The completion of the Erie Canal (1831) and the
      National Highway (1833) only added to its growth</P>

      <P>During the Civil War, Columbus was home to an arsenal and
      the biggest prisoner-of-war camp in the North. After the war,
      the city became known for its horse-drawn vehicles, with some
      years seeing as many as 20,000 carriages rolling out the doors
      of the 23 local factories.</P>

      <P>For a peek back in time visit the Santa Maria Replica Battelle
      Riverfront Park, 90 W Broad St, 614-645-8760, call for hours.
      Here you'll find a full scale replica of one of Christopher Columbus'
      ship. Your tour will take you through the hold, the area where
      the cooking was done, the stern castle where the helmsmen steered,
      and the captain's quarters.</P>

      <P>You can continue your history tour by visiting the Ohio Statehouse,
      Broad &amp; High Streets, 614-752-6350. Built in 1875, it is
      a fine example of Greek Revival architecture having undergone
      an extensive restoration. For a look at the houses of some famous
      local folks head to the Hanby House and the James Thurber House.</P>

      <P>The Hanby House, 160 Main, Westerville, OH, 614-891-6289,
      is where Ben Hanby wrote the song Darling Nellie Gray. If this
      one doesn't ring a bell how about &quot;Up on the House Top,&quot;
      a song sung in thousands of Christmas school programs. A stop
      at the James Thurber House, 77 Jefferson Ave, 614-464-1032, will
      give you a chance to see where the &quot;father&quot; of Walter
      Mitty lived. In addition to this character, James Thurber also
      was well known as an author, humorist, and cartoonist. As you
      tour this home where he lived while going to college, you'll
      be treated to exhibits of original manuscripts, drawings, and
      family memorabilia.</P>

      <P>A visit to the Ohio Historical Center &amp; Village, 1982
      Velma Ave, 614-297-2300, will give you a chance to learn about
      Ohio's prehistory, history, and natural history. As you tour
      its 200,000 square foot exhibit area, you'll find displays like
      the First Ohioans, learn about Ohio's history from 1700 to 1970,
      see vintage autos, and marvel at the craftsmanship of the 18th
      and 19th century furniture and decorative arts in the Christopher
      Collection.</P>

      <P>Once you've finished exploring the inside exhibits, you'll
      want to wander around the grounds, where you'll be treated to16
      reproduction buildings and homes. To help transport you back
      through time, this village comes complete with costumed interpreters
      and crafts people who show what life was like during this period.</P>

      <P>Another fun place to get a taste of Columbus' history is the
      German Village District, 588 S Third St, 614-221-8888, which
      was established by immigrants in 1814. A good first stop is the
      Meeting Haus, where you'll find walking maps and information.
      As you wander this district's historic streets, you'll be treated
      to Dutch single and double brick cottages, Schiller Park, and
      2 story Italianate, Queen Anne, and American Four Square homes,
      many with lovely backyard gardens.</P>

      <P>While you are exploring, be sure and drop in at the Book Loft,
      631 S 3rd St, 614-464-1774; the Hausfrau Haven, 769 S 3rd St,
      614-443-3680; which is a unique general store, and Schmidt's
      Sausage Haven, 240 E Kossuth St, 614-444-5050, for a wonderful
      giant cream puff or spicy sausage. If your taste runs to the
      gourmet, head to Lindey's, 169 E Beck St, 614-228-4343, for all
      kinds of fun goodies to take back to the rig.</P>

      <P>Art lovers will want to be sure and spend some time at the
      Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E Broad St, 614-221-6801. Here you
      will find 17th century Dutch paintings, 19th and 20th century
      sculptures, Asian ceramics, and 19th century French paintings.
      Included in their extensive collections are works by Remington,
      Degas, Matisse, Rembrandt, Monet, and Homer.</P>

      <P>If science thrills you, you'll enjoy a visit to COSI Columbus
      (Center of Science &amp; Industry), 333 W Broad St, 614-228-2674.
      Here you'll find thousands of hands-on exhibits that will entertain
      you with information on life sciences, physics, economics, and
      social history. Heck you can even walk through a simulated underground
      coal mine, view a giant train display, watch rats play basketball,
      wander down the &quot;Streets of Yesteryear,&quot; and see the
      illuminated organs of a transparent woman. They also have special
      areas designed to spark the imagination of kids and toddlers,
      a planetarium, and a great exhibit of Crackerjack toy prizes.</P>

      <P>For outdoor fun, stop by the Franklin Park Conservatory &amp;
      Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad St, 614-645-1800. Here you can
      wander through a green house that highlights the world's differing
      climates, and then head outdoors to enjoy 30 acres of botanical
      gardens. Have you always been fascinated by topiary animals?
      Then don't miss visiting the Topiary Gardens, on the corner of
      East Town Street and Washington Ave. This garden is a re-creation
      of &quot; A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of LA Grande Jatte&quot;
      by George Seurat. What will you find here? The garden is home
      to 50 topiary people and animals just waiting to &quot;pose&quot;
      for your camera.</P>

      <P>If you like your animals a little more lively, you'll want
      to head instead to the 400-acre Columbus Zoo, 9990 Riverside
      Drive, Powell, OH, 614- 645-3550. Here you'll find 9,000 beasties
      representing 600 species including koalas, a great reptile and
      amphibian collections, and cheetahs. If you've ever wondered
      what a scuba diver sees when he's below water, you'll want to
      visit the Zoo's Discovery Reef, where you can see ocean life
      around a coral reef without even getting your hair wet. If you
      are traveling with little ones, they'll also want to stop at
      the children's zoo to enjoy the petting barn and pony rides.</P>

      <P>Now all this fun touring is going to require that you eat
      out at least once and Columbus has some good choices there too.
      If the sight of a great, big, thick, frosty, milkshake makes
      your taste buds go into overtime, you need to take them to Max
      and Erma's German Village Restaurant, 739 S Third St, 614-444-0917.<BR>
      If you are in the Brewery District, you'll want to drop by the
      Hoster Brewing Company (also has handcrafted beer), 550 S High
      St, 614-228-6066; and the Wm. Graystone Winery, 544 S Front St,
      614-228-2332; which is housed in a limestone vault of a former
      Bavarian brewery.</P>

      <P>Columbus also has several nearby towns to explore. Do you
      love the idea of rolling down the road on 2 wheels? Then the
      Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington,
      Ohio 43147, 614-856-1900, will make you smile. Here you'll find
      exhibits like the Heros of Harley-Davidson, Founder's Hall, and
      a neat gift shop. You'll also get to see a Henderson Motorcycle
      and along with other classic bikes.</P>

      <P>Just a little over 30 miles away you'll find the town of Lancaster,
      OH. A visit here will give you a chance to tour two neat historic
      homes, the Sherman House and the Georgain Maccracken Home.. A
      visit to the Sherman House, 137 East Main St, Lancaster, OH,
      740-687-5891, April-mid-Dec, Tuesday-Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m., will
      give you a chance to tour the birth place of Civil War General
      William Tecumseh Sherman and Senator John Sherman. Originally
      finished in 1811, this home featured such notable guests as Henry
      Clay and Daniel Webster. As you make your way to the second floor,
      you'll find a re-creation of General Sherman's field tent along
      with Civil War exhibits and Sherman family memorabilia.</P>

      <P>Samuel Maccracken so admired a home he saw in England that
      he hired Daniel Sifford to build him a similar one in Lancaster,
      known as the Georgian, 105 E Wheeling St, 740-654-9923. Begun
      in 1830, the home took two years to build and when finished combined
      the Federal and Regency styles. Touring the home under the guidance
      of docents will give you a chance to learn not only more about
      the history of this stately home but also to see the silver service
      Samuel gave his bride, Sarah, in 1816, along with exhibits of
      Don Whendel's jade and ivory collection.</P>

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