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Lake Babcock

600-acre
storage lake provides fishing opportunities.

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Getting There & Details

Admission
FREE
Address
4 mi. north on 18th Avenue and 1 1/4 mile west
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While You're in Columbus

More Things to Do

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Lake North

200-acre power-storage lake provides fishing, swimming and boating.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Downtown Christmas Stroll

Hometown Christmas Event The Downtown Christmas Stroll is an annual holiday evening of open houses…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Elks Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Columbus Racetrack

THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING JULY 27th - SEPTEMBER 9th Friday - Buck Night. Bet a Buck…

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Upcoming Events

Events in Columbus

May
30–31
Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Show & Flea Market
Jun
4–25
Lawn Chairs on the Square
Jun
4–25
Lawn Chairs on the Square
Jun
4–25
Lawn Chairs on the Square
Jun–Aug
27–31
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Nov
12
Downtown Christmas Stroll