From 'Cowtown' to the biggest town in Ohio, Columbus has always been an incubator for new ideas and products. There's always something to do and something for everyone, whether attending one of the many professional and amateur sporting events; experiencing fine dining or experimenting with exotic cuisine; or participating in the city's vivid, nonstop arts and cultural scene. A hidden gem that stands on its own, Columbus keeps people coming back for more. AUTHOR: A native of Ohio and (almost) lifelong resident of Columbus, Sandra Gurvis (www.sandragurvis.com) is the author of 16 commercially published books and hundreds of magazine articles. Many of her titles centre around Ohio and Columbus. SELLING POINTS: . The ultimate insider's guide to Columbus . Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides . Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide . Appeals to both the local market (2 million people call Columbus home) and the tourist market (219 million visits to Ohio every year!) . Fully illustrated with 111 full-page colour photographs