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ITINERARY
3h 45m191 miles12 stops
1
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
2
Furstenberg Nature Area
3
The Ark
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
4
Decode Ann Arbor
Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!
5
Hudson Mills Metropark
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
6
Tabletop Game Cafe
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
7
Chadwick Arboretum
8
Ohio Stadium
9
Governor's Residence
10
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
11
The Nest Theatre
12
Cultural Arts Center
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(99) review
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
2
Start:Furstenberg Nature Area
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
Fuller Road Opposite Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
3
Start:The Ark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(93) review
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
4
Start:Decode Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
5.0
(869) review
Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!
5
Start:Hudson Mills Metropark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(95) review
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
6
Start:Tabletop Game Cafe
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
7
Start:Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
8
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
9
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
10
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
11
Start:The Nest Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
15 W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215-5189
12
Start:Cultural Arts Center
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
139 W Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5044
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What's the driving distance between Ann Arbor and Columbus?
The distance is 191 miles
What's the travel time between Ann Arbor and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 45m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Columbus?
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