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Shop 'til you drop at Easton Town Center, the Midwest's premier retail, dining, and entertainment complex. Home to Ohio's only American Girl store, and featuring a 30 screen IMAX theatre and nearly 60 restaurants and specialty food shops, you can induldge in unparalleled levels of retail therapy at their almost 200 stores.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a world of adventure that does a world of good. The Zoo is home to more than 9,000 animals representing 650 species from around the globe and was named #1 Zoo in America by USA Travel Guide. Watch a polar bear swim above your head, meet the world famous gorilla family, say "G-Day" to the koalas, ponder the giant pachyderms, and be amazed by the manatees. The Zoo provides more than $1 million annually to support over 70 conservation projects worldwide.

COSI, Ohio's dynamic Center of Science and Industry, inspires the scientists, dreamers, and innovators of tomorrow. In 2008, COSI was named America's #1 science center for families by Parent Magazine. Since 1964, COSI has engaged with over 30 million people from all 50 states and around the world, both on-site and through its award-winning outreach programs.

Nationwide Arena is the home of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets and the National Lacrosse League's Columbus Landsharks. Offering a variety of concerts and live entertainment options, Nationwide Arena is the centerpiece of the Arena District, Columbus' newest entertainment area. This trendy section of downtown development is a unique mixture of business and entertainment. Whatever the occasion, Nationwide Arena offers premier entertainment inside and out.

Home of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ohio Stadium is one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of sports. Unique in its double-deck horseshoe design, Ohio Stadium is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places and anyone who has seen a game in the giant horseshoe understands why. There are few experiences in athletics that are more enjoyable!

Columbus's only Vegas-style casino with fabulous dining and magnificent nightlife. Enter a world of the hottest gaming action featuring over 2,200 blockbuster slots, over 70 big-time table games, and 36 tables of live poker. Enjoy the freshest local Ohio bands every month, along with great headline entertainment, at The H Lounge - Hollywood Casino's live music venue.