51 days in Columbus & Santo Domingo Itinerary

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Zipline and National Museum of the US Air Force. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Columbus: Char-Mar Ridge Preserve (in Westerville), Warther Museum (in Dover) and Kings Island (in Mason). There's still lots to do: meet the residents at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, partake in some friendly competition at Houdini's Room Escape, examine the collection at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, and stop by Easton Town Center.

For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Columbus trip planner.

New York City to Columbus is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Columbus can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Santo Domingo.

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, remains the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the New World.

Kids will enjoy Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor and Fortaleza Ozama. Venture out of the city with trips to Bayahibe (Conquista Park, Scuba & Snorkeling, &more), Juan Dolio Beach (in Juan Dolio) and Altos de Chavon (in La Romana). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Zona Colonial, explore the historical opulence of Alcazar de Colon, explore the ancient world of Monasterio de San Francisco, and see the interesting displays at Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon).

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Santo Domingo itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Columbus to Santo Domingo takes 9.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Columbus to Santo Domingo. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to fly back home.