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Get over being vertically challenged at Vertical Adventures, the premier rock climbing gym in Columbus. Whether you're young or old, physically fit or a couch potato, adventuresome or reserved, the 4,000-square-foot recreational climbing gym is where you learn how to get rock solid climbing skills. Check in with the knowledgeable and friendly staff and start to hang around!

There's music in the air and ribs on the grill at the Jazz and Rib Fest. The most anticipated summertime festival is the capital city's largest free outdoor music festival and one of the nation's biggest rib cook-offs. Enjoy listening to the coolest jazz music and savoring the tastiest BBQ in the country.

Tucked away in Columbus's historic German Village is the Barcelona Restaurant and Grill. Enjoy a romantic cuisine encounter inspired by Spain's seaside sangrias and a walk on the Ramblas. Experience signature flavors infused with a twist of modern and old world charm as you sit together on the lush outdoor patio for an evening of dining pleasure under the stars.

Discover things you never knew about the wide world of science, industry and technology at the Center of Science and Industry. The museum is dedicated to exploration for all ages and features dynamic hands-on science exhibits, live shows, and daily demonstrations that are packed with a ton of educational fun.