With is strategic location in the center of the state, Columbus is less than 4 hours away from at least 6 other mid sized cities with plenty of activities .
There are vibrant Caribbean/West Indian Communities in may of these cities. We provide as current a list a we are able to. Below is a small but growing list o site that may be able to help you get more information about activities happening in those communities. The distance and time by car or plane is listed below.
Cleveland | | |
Cleveland has to be one of the more popular destinations for people looking for a quick day trip to somewhere that can offer big city energy at a Columbus pace. There is a vibrant Caribbean music scene, and plenty of other nightlife , dining , sporting and cultural activies. Set on the shore of one of the great lakes, Erie, Cleveland is 141 miles away and about 2 hours 22 mins by car.
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| Cleveland Reggae | www.clevelandreggae.com | |
| Chat bout Cleveland | www.chatboutcleveland.blogspot.com | |
| Clevand Tourist info | www.cleveland.com | |
| Caribbean Groove | www.caribbean-groove.com | |
Cincinnati | | |
Home to the Bengals and Reds, Ohio's 3rd largest city and the nation's 56th largest city , Cincinnati , still has plenty to offer entertainment wise. A small but proud group of Caribbean islanders , hold annual celebrations every year and there are one or two spots to "feel the vibes " . For a quick change of pace, Cincinnati is just 116 miles down the road that is about 1 hour 57 mins by car. Usually most people can make it in just over an hour (legally)
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Dayton | | |
82.5 mi – about 1 hour 27 mins
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Toledo | | |
Home of one of Ohio's longest running Caribbean organizations, The Jamaican Social Club of Toledo this city is only 137 mi – about 2 hours 30 mins. The Jamaican Social Club of Toledo was founded in 1976 and still going.
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| Jamaican Social Club of Toledo
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Detroit | | |
With close to 1 million residents, Detroit is the 11th largest city in the U.S.A. Often referred to as Motor City or Motown. It is only 197 miles away and about a 3 hours 25 mins drive. It has a vibrant Caribbean Community with a yearly festival that is worth checking out.
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| News and Entertainment (links) | |
| Detroit Reggae | www.detroitreggae.com | |
| Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization (CCCO) | www.myccco.com | |
| Jamaican Association of Michigan | www.jam1.org | |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | | |
As Close as Cleveland or Detroit, Pittsburgh offers a pictureque and vibrant experience. It is , like Detroit 197 miles away – aand can be reached in bout 3 hours 18 mins
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| Pittsburgh Reggae | www.pittsburghreggae.net | |
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Chicago, Illinois | | |
More than just a casual drive at just under 6 hours by Car, 45 minutes by plane, Chicago is still worth it. It boast the best in the world in culinary cousine, the arts, cultural activities, nightlife and more. There is more than a vibrant Caribbean community in Chicago. It is the home of many of the various Caribbean island consulates in the midwest.
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| Chicago Caribbean Carnival Association (CCCA) | www.chicagocarifete.com | |
| Chi town jerk festival | www.chitownjerkfest.com | |
| Caribbean Association of Midwest America | www.caribeilanz.com | |
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Indianapolis, Indiana | | |
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| Natptown Reggae | www.naptownreggae.com | |
Where: Jamaican Social & Cultural Center