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Stop by the new Columbus Welcome Center at 625 N. High St., right in the heart of the Short North Arts District! The Center is your one-stop shop to get recommendations on all the fun things to do in the city, shop for souvenirs and enjoy various activations and pop-ups. Open daily 11 am-6 pm.
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2025 State of the Visitor Industry: Year-End Report

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The 2025 State of the Visitor Industry: Year-End Report, released today by Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission (GCSC), highlights a milestone year for the travel economy, marked by strong year-over-year…

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Columbus Named in Hottest Travel Trend of 2026: Midwest Quest

First, Priceline declared the “Midwest Quest” one of the hottest travel trends for 2026. Now, Midwest Living is helping visitors pinpoint which cities to prioritize. Hint: Columbus is worth the trip. “Often dubbed the Biggest Small Town, Columbus is…

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Love is Blind Season 10 Comes to Columbus

When the pods open during the new season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind,” singles from Ohio’s capital city will be amongst those looking for love. Columbus is thrilled to be the backdrop for Season 10 streaming Feb. 11! From sunset strolls along the…

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Dan the Baker Named a 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist

Columbus continues to prove itself as a culinary city. On the heels of being named one of the best food cities in the country by Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards and one of Food & Wine’s Next Great American Food Cities, Ohio's…

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Columbus Earns Global Culinary Praise from Islands.com

Columbus was recently praised in an article from Islands.com titled “An Overlooked Midwest City Is America’s Hot Foodie Destination Full of International Flavors,” where author Jess Simms highlights the city’s vibrant, immigrant-driven food scene and…

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2025 State of the Visitor Industry: Third Quarter Report

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The 2025 State of the Visitor Industry: Third Quarter Report made available today by Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission reflects on the strength of the local travel economy from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30…

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