| Hi All, Please remember to complete your reservations at Embassy suites by May 2nd to get the locked in rate of $129. The Ohio state capital, Columbus, situated almost exactly in the geographicalcenter of the state, was founded in 1812 and named after Christopher Columbus.Features of interest are the State Capitol, in the grounds of which is a monumentcommemorating the murdered President William McKinley (1843-1901), and the OhioHistorical Center, with two "history malls" illustrating the archaeology and history ofthe state with the most modern methods of presentation. The German Village, southof downtown Columbus, is a refurbished old quarter of the town well equipped withshops and restaurants. |