Restaurants
Max & Erma's, a Graeter's ice cream parlour, and a bagel shop are all within easy walking distance of the convention hotel. In addition, the hotel has a restaurant, The Metro Grill, and a bar, The Metro Bar, on premesis.
Mankind does not live on consuite snacks alone. Even with the banquet on Saturday night, you're likely to need to eat something else so that you will have the energy to stay up until 5:30 AM for two or three nights in a row!
Fortunately, there are many options for finding food and shopping within walking or short driving distance of the convention.
All of this will be described in some detail well before the convention. For now, what you see is a preliminary outline of what you will see in the future.
Max & Erma's, a Graeter's ice cream parlour, and a bagel shop are all within easy walking distance of the convention hotel. In addition, the hotel has a restaurant, The Metro Grill, and a bar, The Metro Bar, on premesis.
There are grocery stores, boutiques, and a bagel shop all within easy walking distance of the convention hotel.
There is a large shopping area, including a mall, not far away at Tuttle Crossing. Going a bit farther afield, you will find music stores, book stores, and any number of other specialty shopping opportunities.
Gas Stations, Kinkos, stuff like that. We will let you know what's in the area, and where they are.
The Columbus Public Zoo and Aquarium is fairly nearby, as are many other attractions. Stay tuned for details.