Directions

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Columbus is centrally located between Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati and is just minutes from Interstate 65.

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Directions from Indianapolis, Louisville, Bloomington

From the I-65 exit (exit #68), follow SR 46 East into Columbus.
Continue on SR 46E through the stoplight at the intersection with Indiana Highway 11 and cross the red bridge in the center lane, you will see the courthouse straight ahead.
Move to the left lane once you have merged onto Second Street, after the stoplight, and as you pass the courthouse.
Proceed two blocks east to Franklin Street, watch for brown directional sign for the Visitors Center.
Turn left onto Franklin Street, a one-way street north, proceed three blocks.
The Visitors Center is on the northeast corner of Fifth & Franklin Street and will be on your right. You may park behind the building — turn right into the parking lot from Franklin Street.

Directions from Cincinnati

From Cincinnati take I-74 to the Greensburg exit #134A.
From Greensburg, follow State Road 46 West to Columbus.
Upon entering the outskirts of Columbus, you will cross the Clifty Creek Bridge; stay on 46W to Franklin Street (from the bridge it is approximately 2-3 miles to Franklin Street).
You will pass a Dairy Queen on the right, where there is a stoplight.
The next light is Franklin Street; turn right on Franklin (a one-way street north).
Proceed north two blocks to Fifth Street; the Visitors Center will be on the northeast corner on your right. You may park behind the building – turn right into the parking lot from Franklin Street.

More maps

For a city map of Columbus, with lodging and attraction information, go HERE (lodging information is on page two)
Go HERE for a free guide to the Fifth Street Corridor, downtown
Go HERE for a guide to downtown parking
Stop into the Visitors Center and pick up a $3 Guide to Art and Architecture, with photos and guide to locations (shown below)

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