Midwest Living Senior Travel Editor Julia Sayers Gokhale shares her first impressions of Columbus in the story, “I Traveled to Columbus for a 13-Course Meal—And Found a City That Refuses to Be Boring.” To paraphrase one of the story’s key takeaways:…
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Calling all museum lovers: if you're looking to explore one of the best museums in the country, look no further than the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). According to Travel + Leisure , COSI "makes science exciting" for visitors of all ages…
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Columbus cocktail bar Cobra has been named a Top 10 honoree in the 2026 Spirited Awards, earning recognition for Best U.S. Restaurant Bar and Best U.S. Bar Team in the Central region. Presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, the Spirited Awards…
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Columbus continues rising in ranks as a top culinary destination. After being named one of America’s Next Great Food Cities by Food & Wine and a Top 10 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers last year, the city’s pizza is now…
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Cherry blossom season isn’t just a coastal phenomenon. Midwest Living highlights the Midwest as an under-the-radar destination for spring blooms, with Columbus standing out for its impressive display of more than 5,000 cherry trees across the city…
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Japan may be the global icon for cherry blossoms, and Washington, D.C. often leads the conversation stateside, but National Geographic has spotlighted Columbus as another standout destination to experience the blooms. From March 25–April 25, the…
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Columbus is in the national spotlight this spring. Midwest Living highlights 15 spectacular spring flower festivals, naming the Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival as one of the Midwest’s must-see seasonal experiences. With more than 5,000…
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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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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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Condé Nast Traveler readers have named Columbus No. 6 on their list of the most tourist-friendly cities in the U.S. in the 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. With more than 757,000 votes cast, travelers praised the city for its welcoming Midwest…
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