Getting to the Statehouse (or what many states call the capitol building) is pretty easy.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Depends on where you are coming from
Here's How:
- FROM THE NORTH: Follow I-71 south to the US 40/Broad St. exit downtown. Turn right onto E. Broad St. Work your way into the left lane. By the time you pass Fourth St. you will need to be in the left lane. Turn left onto Third St. The statehouse is on the right. There will be an entrance to the parking garage on the right.
- FROM THE EAST: Follow I-70 west to I-71 north (Cleveland). Immediately after joining I-71 north, exit at the US 40/Broad St. exit. Turn left onto E. Broad St. Stay in the left lane. After several blocks, turn left onto Third St. The statehouse is on the right. There will be an entrance to the parking garage on the right.
- FROM THE SOUTH: Follow I-71 north until it joins I-70 east. Immediately after joining I-70 east, exit at the Front St. exit. Turn left onto Front St. Work your way into the right lane. After a few blocks turn right onto W. Broad St. After one block, the statehouse is on the right. There will be an entrance to the parking garage on the right.
- FROM THE WEST: Follow I-70 east until it joins I-71 downtown. Immediately after joining I-71, exit at the Front St. exit. Turn left onto Front St. Work your way into the right lane. After a few blocks turn right onto W. Broad St. After one block, the statehouse is on the right. There will be an entrance to the parking garage on the right.
Tips:
- There are underground tunnels connecting the Statehouse parking garage to the Rhodes Tower and Riffe Tower.
- If you're planning to stay downtown, here are hotels and motels located in the downtown Columbus area:
- More downtown hotels and motels:
What You Need:
- Money
- Gas
- Print this
- Some patience

