Experience Columbus is thrilled to announce that Columbus was named a Top Meeting Destination in North America by Cvent. The globally recognized Cvent Top Meeting Destinations lists analyze and rank cities that stand out for their exceptional ability…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus is road trip-ready and rising to the top of travelers’ lists in 2025. As Americans plan shorter getaways and embrace the return of the road trip, The Wall Street Journal notes a clear trend: drivable, experience-rich cities…
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Columbus’ iconic Arnold Sports Festival recently took center stage in Men’s Health , with two features capturing the grit, bodybuilding community and celebration of strength that define this world-renowned event. From 1,000-pound deadlifts to…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—The 2025 State of the Visitor Industry: First Quarter Report made available today by Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission shows a strong start to the year for Columbus’ travel economy with year over year…
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Columbus is one of InsideHook ’s picks for 65 cities you didn’t expect to love—but will. The roundup focuses on places that surprise you in the best way, noting that “these aren’t just ‘hidden gems,’ and they’re not all remote outposts either… they’re…
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Named one of Afar’s Best Places to Go in 2025, Columbus truly stands out during Independence Day, when the publication also highlighted it as one of the top destinations for celebrating the Fourth of July. More than 400,000 people gather for Red…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—The impact the local travel economy has on Columbus and Franklin County was the focus of Experience Columbus’ annual TourismUS event. Hundreds of travel and tourism industry professionals, Central Ohio business owners, community…
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Housemade dough, square cuts and sweet sauce—Columbus-style pizza is finally having its moment. In a new feature for Food & Wine , local writer Wendy Pramik explores the city’s quiet pizza legacy, from decades-old family joints to inventive newcomers…
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Columbus’ diversity shines through its art, food and people, and now in national recognition. Midwest Living named the Columbus Asian Festival one of the best in the Midwest. Returning for its 31st year on May 24–25, 2025, at Franklin Park, the free…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Force will be strong in Columbus this summer as the city prepares to celebrate the Center of Science and Industry's (COSI) marquee exhibition, Unofficial Galaxies. From May 10 through Sept. 1, 2025, this immersive installation…
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