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WELCOME TO COLUMBUS

Columbus Express Match Day

Welcome to Columbus, Indiana.  Columbus Express is excited to host your club and team for competition.  
Use this page to find information, field locations, travel directions, local restaurants, shopping, things to do, and accommodations during your visit.

OUR FACILITIES

Richard Wigh Soccer Complex

1647 Whitney Ct.

Columbus, IN 47203

Home of Columbus Express Soccer Club.

  • Natural grass fields
  • Irrigated and well-maintained playing surfaces
  • Field 1 has lights and bleachers
  • Restrooms available
  • Spectators should bring chairs for fields without bleachers
  • No dynamic warm-up on field

BCSC Soccer Complex

1585 Poshard Dr.

Columbus, IN 47203

  • Artificial turf
  • Stadium lighting
  • Bleacher seating
  • Restrooms available
  • No pets

Columbus East High School

230 S. Marr Rd.

Columbus, IN 47201

 

  • Artificial turf
  • Stadium lighting
  • Bleacher seating
  • Restrooms available

Nexus Park

2380 25th St.

Columbus, IN 47201

A state-of-the-art indoor sports and recreation destination. 

  • Indoor turf
  • Bleacher seating
  • Restrooms available
  • Climate-controlled facility
  • Additional dining, recreation, and amenities nearby

Getting to Columbus

Columbus is located in south-central Indiana along I-65, making it easily accessible from Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati and Bloomington.


FROM THE NORTH: INDIANAPOLIS

  • Take I-65 South toward Louisville. Take the appropriate Columbus exit and continue to your match facility.
  • Approximately 45 miles south of Indianapolis.


FROM THE SOUTH: LOUISVILLE

  • Take I-65 North toward Indianapolis. Exit at Columbus and continue to your match facility.
  • Approximately 70 miles north of Louisville.


FROM THE EAST: CINCINNATI

  • Travel west toward Columbus via I-74 and State Road 46. Follow SR 46 into Columbus.
  • Approximately 80 miles west of Cincinnati.


FROM THE WEST: BLOOMINGTON

  • Take State Road 46 East directly into Columbus.
  • Approximately 40 miles east of Bloomington.

EAT, SHOP, STAY, & EXPLORE

Make your soccer trip a little more enjoyable by visiting and supporting some of our local Columbus businesses.  

ZwanzigZ Pizza
1038 Lafayette Ave.
Columbus, IN 47201

A Columbus favorite for pizza and one of our top recommendations for teams and families.

 

Upland Columbus Pump House

148 Lindsey St.
Columbus, IN 47201

Located along the river in a historic pump house. Burgers, sandwiches, salads and other American fare.


Amazing Joe’s Grill

2607 Central Ave.
Columbus, IN 47201

Casual, family-friendly local restaurant serving steaks, burgers, pasta and sandwiches.


Papa’s Grill

3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike
Columbus, IN 47201

Locally owned American grill conveniently located near I-65.


Lucabe Coffee Co.

310 4th St.
Columbus, IN 47201

Locally owned coffee shop with coffee, breakfast, pastries and light lunch options.


450 North Brewing Company

8111 E. 450 N.
Columbus, IN 47203

Local destination outside the city featuring pizza and a casual atmosphere.


Zaharakos

329 Washington St.
Columbus, IN 47201

A Columbus landmark. Historic ice cream parlor and museum in the heart of downtown.

Perfect for a postgame stop.

Indiana Premium Outlets

11622 NE Executive Dr.
Edinburgh, IN 46124

Located approximately 10–15 minutes north of Columbus at I-65 Exit 76.

One of the area’s top shopping destinations with dozens of outlet stores, including major athletic, apparel and lifestyle brands.

A convenient stop for teams traveling to or from Indianapolis.


Downtown Columbus

Washington Street
Columbus, IN 47201

Explore locally owned shops, restaurants, coffee shops, architecture and public art in a walkable downtown district.

Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center

400 Brown St.
Columbus, IN 47201

Downtown location convenient to restaurants, architecture and attractions.


Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus

4525 W. State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201

Conveniently located near I-65.


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus

2820 Merchant Mile
Columbus, IN 47201

West Columbus / I-65 area.


Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus

131 Carrie Ln.
Columbus, IN 47201

Conveniently located near I-65 and west-side restaurants.

Holiday Inn Columbus

2485 W. Jonathan Moore Pike
Columbus, IN 47201

Convenient I-65 location.

Columbus may be a small Midwestern city, but it is internationally recognized for its architecture, design and public art.


Columbus Area Visitors Center

506 5th St.
Columbus, IN 47201

Start here to learn more about Columbus, architectural tours, public art and local attractions.


The Commons

300 Washington St.
Columbus, IN 47201

Downtown community space featuring the iconic Chaos I sculpture and a large free indoor playground.

Great for families with younger children.


Mill Race Park

50 Carl Miske Dr.
Columbus, IN 47201

Beautiful downtown park with walking trails, open green space and recreation areas.


Zaharakos

329 Washington St.
Columbus, IN 47201

Step back in time at Columbus’ historic ice cream parlor and museum.

 

Columbus Architecture

Explore works associated with some of the world’s most influential architects and designers throughout downtown Columbus.

Architecture tours and visitor information are available through the Columbus Area Visitors Center.

VISIT COLUMBUS

Looking for more information or things to do?  Visit the Columbus Visitors Center and Visit Columbus, IN website here.