Planning a trip to Columbus this season? Want to know the things to do in Columbus? Read on!

Here is a list of most popular things to do in Columbus:

Columbus Museum of Art: This Columbus Museum of Art is a must visit for people who are complete art lovers. The museum has lovely exhibits of works by French Impressionists, American Modernists and other late 19th- and early 20th-c American and European modern art, including major works by Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Hopper and O'Keeffe. The changing exhibits comprise photography, textiles, folk art sculpture and an interactive "I-Spy" shows that are held specially to provide knowledge to visitors of all ages so that they understand the featured art. If you want to save some money, visit this museum on Sunday and get free admission.

German Village: This is an incredible tourist spot in Columbus. Located very close to downtown Columbus, it covers an area of 233 acres of land. The main attraction here in this village is that it is a rendezvous of old and new communities that lead to creation of charming history. While you visit German village, you can also experience the best nightlife of Columbus at this very place. Yes, the most popular clubs are in this place. The Club 185 and Barcelona are the two best clubs in Columbus. Many other top rated clubs are located in downtown Columbus. German village is another ultimate thing to do in Columbus. Don’t you think so!

Ohio Historical Center: Add a visit to Ohio Historical Center in list of things to do in Columbus.  This museum has been considered on of the finest museums in America that exhibits pre-European history. This architecturally interesting concrete and glass structure is home for a vast collection of artifacts, exhibits on entire ancient Indian cultures to industrial progress and documentation on early settlers' every day lives. There is a very nice museum bookstore where you can purchase a varied selection of books, replicas, crafts, and other history related items. You can bring home a memory from this place.

Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden: The next best thing to do in Columbus is visiting this Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden that pride itself on ownership of 90 acres of outdoor green space, 400 plant species, 100 butterfly species, 800 feet of model railroad track, 7,000 panes of glass, a rain forest section, a replica of the Himalayas, a water garden, bonsai square and an amazing orchid collection. Now who in this world will want to miss a chance of visiting this ecstasy on earth? So do make a trip to this garden, else you will be at loss. It is a perfect place to be visited in all seasons.

Center of Science and Industry: Popularly known as “COSI,” has fantastic fun activities awaiting its visitors. This highly popular tourist spot has practical exhibits such as conducting your own water experiments to creating a newscast to watching yourself age, riding a gravity-defying unicycle and more. This fascinating destination also puts up shows at the John Glenn Extreme Screen Movie Theater which has an eye-popping 83 feet wide and 7-stories tall screen giving you extreme visual details of special films. Your kids can play and discover and take stuff apart and see how it works. Now that is called an amazing educative outing in Columbus.

Ohio Statehouse: Built in 1861 and renovated recently, the Ohio Statehouse has all the modern safety features to keep the building safe and technically advance. This building is a fine example of Greek restoration architecture and its design is inspired from ancient Greek temples. The building has two floors; the ground floor has a Map Room, The Crypt, The Capitol Cafe, Museum Shop, Travel & Tourism Information Center and The Light Courts. The first floor comprises The George Washington Williams Memorial Room, The Rotunda, Governor's Ceremonial Office, The Atrium and the Grand Stair Hall. On the second floor there is Senate Chamber, the House Chamber and North & South Hearing rooms. Don’t miss the spot where you get you see and learn so much about the past as well as present.

Santa Maria: It was in 1492 that Columbus discovered America and his flagship called Santa Maria was his companion in this discovery. Now after five hundred years as a tribute to Columbus’ voyage a museum quality replica of Santa Maria on the banks of Scioto River has been built for locals and tourists to experience the history. This lovely 77 foot ship also displays replicas of tools, furnishings, games, and other items used by Columbus and his crew. It also hosts tours and overnight camps that allocate kids of all ages work in teams to learn how to endure as 15th century sailors, stack cargo, craft rope and grommets, climb aloft, map and navigation errands and work at ship maintenance. It is worth spending money for visiting Santa Maria.

North Market: If you are crazy for shopping and finding a nice shopping center in Columbus, you are at the right place, the North Market. Here in this market you will find thirty or more merchants with stands selling everything from pasta and sauces to flowers to Indian groceries, gift baskets, cookware and coffee etc. you get yummy fresh seafood at Bob the Fish Guy, you can also grab a quick sandwich from Barry's Deli. And if you still crave for something sweet Juergen's Bakery is the best option. It is total fun shopping and eating all day in the North market. So do visit this market and enjoy yourself in Columbus.