Bucyrus offers more than small-town comforts: it instead provides easy transitions into Columbus travel and all the delights that brings. Bucyrus, founded in 1830, is settled beyond the city. There visitors will be treated to a collection of quaint shops and slow mornings, the span of Ohio scenery. Families are certain to be pleased. Waiting beyond, however, are the many museums, galleries and historic thrills of Columbus. There's no sacrifice of diversity here; you can have it all. And BBOnline knows it will impress.
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3535
http://www.wexarts.org/
Journey from your Bucyrus Bed and Breakfast to a tangle of design and theater. The Wexner Center for the Arts (located within Ohio State University) is a meeting of the new and the unexpected. Championing contemporary techniques, it allows guests to discover painting, sculpture, video art, dance and more. The approach is modern and without equal. Founded in 1989, the Center has striven to provide a platform for rising performers; and it has fulfilled its goal, offering countless exhibits and festivals. It's truly one-of-a-kind. The Wexner Center for the Arts is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, as well as 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. Special events are available throughout the year. Contact the administrative offices for complete schedules.
Ohio Craft Museum
1665 West 5th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212-2366
(614) 486-4402
http://www.ohiocraft.org/
Columbus travel will lead you to uncommon destinations--such as the Ohio Craft Museum. This unique attraction is a can't-miss family experience. Offering local artisans and undeniable skills, the museum is a tribute to the past. Its exhibits (there are five each year, allowing for constant rotation) enable guests to see the manipulations of copper, crystal, wood and more. It's a naturalistic approach to art and it will amaze. The techniques are passed down through generations, creating items without equal. Each gallery will please. The Ohio Craft Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday through Sunday. Reservations are recommended.
Columbus Museum of Art
480 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3823
(614) 221-6801
http://www.columbusmuseum.org/
Seek out all things intellectual from your Bucyrus Inn. The Columbus Museum of Art, established in 1931, is the city's largest offering of European and American design. Its 19th and 20th century pieces fill the many galleries, allowing guests to see a wide variety of techniques and artists. From the impressions of Claude Monet to the wistfulness of Norman Rockwell, there is much to explore. There is even an outdoor area that provides hands-on exhibits and drawing opportunities. Children will learn as they play. It's not to be missed. The Columbus Museum of Art is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday, with an exception of 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. Reservations are not needed but guests should arrive early to secure a parking spot. They're quickly claimed.
Columbus travel will take you to many extraordinary places; but it will always lead you back to the ease of Bucyrus.