Ohio, United States
Columbus punches above its weight for a Midwestern capital — the Short North arts district rivals any big-city neighborhood, the Columbus Zoo consistently ranks among the country's best, and a thriving food scene from German Village to the North Market keeps locals and visitors coming back. It's the kind of city that surprises you.
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Generally Very SafeGeneral
Columbus is generally very safe. Standard urban precautions apply, particularly the Short North nightlife area late at night.
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