Overview
London is a town in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about London
Swetland House
Madison County Courthouse
Prairie Grass Trail
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 28 mi away. Directions
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 30 mi away (major hub). Directions
London is just south of I70 and US40
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Swetland House, Madison County Courthouse
- Lunch M&M Diner
- Afternoon Prairie Grass Trail
- Evening Mad Cow Bar & Grill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
When the organization of Madison County took place on March 1, 1810, there was no city or village suitable to be selected as a county seat. The General Assembly appointed a commission to choose a site for the seat of justice. They choose a 200 acre tract of land in Union Township belonging to a John Murfin. Lots were laid for a new town which the commissioners called London.
For the past 190 years London has served as the community hub for Madison County and continues to grow in a planned and directed manner. The 2000 U.S. census has the official population of London at 8, 771. The population for Madison County exceeds 40,000.
As people become more willing to commute long distances in exchange for a more rural lifestyle, London has grown considerably. Since 1980, the land size of London has increased over 70%.
London's rich heritage and sense of history are evident in the newly completed Downtown Restoration/Revitalization Project. Citizens, community leaders and consultants are working together to guide the development of new residential areas and expanded community services, while maintaining London's distinctive character.
Get in
By plane
By car
London is just south of I70 and US40
See
See Swetland House
See Madison County Courthouse
Do
Eat
Drink
Sleep
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