Small-Town Community, 
Big City Excitement
Granville's Charm
Denison University overlooks the town of Granville, a quaint New England-like village that adds to Denison's charm. Granville's 4,800 residents provide a supportive and friendly community to Denison University. Just a short walk from campus, Granville's main street offers a number of shops and cafes to explore. Granville provides a beautiful and safe community to live and learn in, with all the big-city energy of Columbus nearby.

Discover Columbus

Within a 45-minute drive of campus, Columbus provides an exciting array of things to do, including: concerts, performing arts, museums, professional sports, parks, golf, movies, and dining. In addition, Columbus offers many professional opportunities, and is ranked among the top 10 Best Places for Business and Careers in metropolitan regions by Forbes (May 2003).

Columbus Skyline

Area Attractions Include:

• Short North District (Columbus's version of New York's artsy Soho district)
• Easton Town Center (stores, restaurants, and entertainment)
• German Village (historic community with antique shops and dining)
• Magic Mountain (entertainment center)
• Book Loft (one of the largest bookstores in the country)
• Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden (90-acre park and conservatory)
• Whetstone Park of Roses (one of the largest municipal rose gardens in the U.S.)
• COSI Columbus (hands-on science center with extreme screens)
• Mad River Mountain Ski Resort (winter fun with skiing, tubing, and snowboarding. Columbus City Center (home to 150 shops and restaurants)
• The King Arts Complex (the hotspot for cultural and performing arts)
• Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (more than 700 species live here)
• Metro Parks (year-round fun with a variety of recreational activities)
• The Wilds (North America's largest endangered species preserve)
• The Evans Foundation Bikeway (a 14.5-mile scenic trail)
• Ye Olde Mill (popular tourist attraction featuring museum, ice cream parlor, restaurant, and park)
• Licking County Players (musicals, comedies, mysteries, and dramas)
• Jack Nicklaus Museum (the story of golf is told here)
• Studios on High (creative gallery featuring the work of local artists)
• Powell (a quaint community featuring antique and specialty shops)
• Longaberger Homestead (shopping, entertainment, and factory tours)
• Historic Roscoe Village (19th century restored canal town)