Columbus is the capital of Ohio and is the county seat of the Franklin County. The city is known for being The Discovery City, The Arch City, and the C-Bus. It was named after the notable explorer Christopher Columbus and was founded in 1812. It was not until 1816 that the city became the state capital.

These days, Columbus is a city well known for its diverse systems and economy based on energy, logistics, fashion, banking, aviation, retail, and technology, among others. The city is comprised of diverse neighborhoods – some with high-rise buildings, hotels, and condominiums while others have large, ornate Victorian villages.

Among Columbus´ important landmarks and attractions are the historical buildings like the Ohio Statehouse, the Greek-revival State Capitol, the Wexner Center and Greater Columbus Convention Center, Rhodes State Office Tower, and LeVeque Tower. Other attractions include the Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus Museum of Art, Jerome Schottenstein Center, Wexner Center for the Arts, and Kelton House Museum and Garden.