There’s always something new to learn.
Columbus doesn’t always make the front page, but that’s exactly why it surprises you. It’s a city that reinvents itself without asking for permission — home to visionary thinkers, hidden creative enclaves, and more culture than you’d expect from a place known for college football.
If you think you’ve got Columbus figured out… think again.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about Columbus.
5. Columbus is a test market for America.
Many of your favorite products were first launched here — because its demographics are considered the most representative of the U.S. as a whole.
4. It’s a fashion industry hotspot.
Brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Express, and Victoria’s Secret all have corporate headquarters right here in Columbus.
3. The world’s largest gavel lives here.
Located outside the Ohio Supreme Court, it’s a massive sculpture — and a bold symbol of Columbus’ seat of justice.
2. Columbus has more art than you think.
From the Short North’s mural-lined streets to Franklinton’s warehouse galleries, this city pulses with creative energy.
1. It’s home to one of the country’s top zoos.
The Columbus Zoo — once led by celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna — ranks among the best in the world.
Bottom line.
Columbus plays it cool — and plays it smart.
It’s a place where quiet ambition meets community pride.
Artful, diverse, and always a step ahead.
It may not shout for attention, but it absolutely earns it.
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