Exploring the Columbus Area
The Columbus Visitors Center
The Columbus Visitors Center is one block away. This is the meeting point for the architectural tours and has a plethora of information about events and things to do in the area. It also has two exhibits of art glass by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Visit their Site
Edinburgh Premium Outlets
Shopping for all the latest styles is a breeze at Edinburgh Premium Outlets Mall. You can stroll the mall’s 85 stores including Anne Klein, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Gymboree, J.Crew, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, VF Outlet, and more. Visit their Site
Exit 76 Antique Mall
With 72,000 square feet of display space, this facility provides one the largest selections of antiques anywhere in the region. There are over 600 booths of vendors who provide a wide array of vintage products of all kinds. Visit their Site
Nashville, Indiana and the Beauty of Brown County
Indiana’s hilly country is picturesque, rustic, and fun all year round but it is famous for spectacular autumn colors and activities including shopping, art galleries, dining, blue grass, bird watching, and theatre. Less than 30 minutes from Columbus. Visit their Site
TC Steele State Historic Site
Theodore Clement Steele was an artist of international reputation who in 1907 built The House of the Singing Winds" atop a hill in Brown County, Indiana. A museum in this historic home is 40 minutes from Columbus. Visit their Site
Downtown Columbus Restaurants
Lunch or dinner is within a few minutes walking distance at several restaurants that range from fine gourmet to bar-food. A list just within easy walking distance includes:
- 4th Street Bar
- Bistro 310
- Columbus Bar
- Fork
- The Garage Pub
- Papa’s Deli
- Pieper’s Gourmet Catering
- Smith’s Row
- Tre Biccheri
Local Wineries
Simmons Winery
(812) 546-0091
http://www.simmonswinery.com
8111 E. 450 N., Columbus, Indiana 47203
Brown County Winery
(812) 988-6144
http://www.browncountywinery.com
4520 State Road 46 E Nashville, IN 47448
Butler Winery
(812) 332-6660
http://www.butlerwinery.com
6200 E Robinson Road, Bloomington, IN 47408
Ertel Cellars Winery
(812) 933-1500
http://www.ertelcellarswinery.com
3794 East County Road, 1100 North, Batesville, IN 47006
Mallow Run Winery
(317) 422-1556
www.mallowrun.com
6964 West Whiteland Road Bargersville, IN 46106
Oliver Winery
(800) 258-2783
(812) 876-5800
http://www.oliverwinery.com
8024 N State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47404
