Franklinton was settled in 1797 and is described as the first American settlement in Franklin County; the city of Columbus annexed it in 1859 (Wikipedia, an encyclopedic summary). The adjacent Scioto Peninsula includes COSI, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and riverfront parks. COSI is Ohio's Center of Science and Industry; confirm its hours and tickets on its website.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | History and riverfront parks |
| Trade-offs | Mixed redevelopment; few verified visitor services |
| Getting around | COTA buses: $2.00 two-hour pass; the free CBUS circulator is listed by COTA as not currently in service |
| Key places | Scioto Peninsula, COSI, riverfront parks |
| Nearby | Downtown, German Village |
What to see and do
The Scioto Peninsula includes COSI, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and the riverfront parks Genoa Park and Dorrian Green (Wikipedia). We publish no hours or prices for these venues.
Practical notes
See transportation for COTA fares and the hotels guide for the lodging tax. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.
Our assessment
Franklinton works best as a short extension from Downtown along the river.