The Ohio state capital is quickly becoming a tourist destination thanks to pretty parks, interesting museums, an up-and-coming culinary scene, and family-friendly entertainment. Wander the idyllic German village, built by German settlers in the early 19th century and lined with charming shops, followed by drinks and dinner in the trendy nearby Brewery District—full of bars, music venues, gastropubs, tapas spots, and farm-to-table restaurants. Take in the impressive collection of American and European modern and contemporary art at the Columbus Museum of Art, admire the exotic plants and Dale Chihuly artworks at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or catch a Broadway show at the Ohio Theatre. Kids will love the interactive exhibits and planetarium at COSI® Center of Science and Industry as well as the opportunity to feed giraffes at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium while sports fans can catch a Columbus Clippers triple-A baseball game at Huntington Park, a Columbus Crew soccer match at Lower.com Field, or a Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game at Nationwide® Arena. You can also enjoy diverse dining and shop for handicrafts and produce at the 148-year-old North Market or go for a relaxing stroll in Topiary Park, which recreates Georges Seurat’s famous painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. During the summer, attend the annual Ohio State Fair, Columbus Food Truck Festival, or Columbus Air Show.