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’ 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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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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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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Ohio Magazine is putting Columbus in the travel spotlight this season, highlighting 26 unforgettable ways to explore the city’s museums, culinary gems, sports culture and major events. From world-class art and science exhibits to local bagel shops…
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Columbus has earned a spot on Travel + Leisure ’s list of the “20 Best Places to Travel in June,” joining the ranks of iconic summer destinations like Hawaii, Australia and Fiji. While the list spans the globe, Columbus stands out for its comfortably…
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Help us stay a Top 10 Best Big City in the U.S.! Columbus has been nominated for Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Cities category. In 2024 we were named the ninth best big city in the U.S., a top food city and one of the…
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Law Bird, located in Columbus’ Brewery District, has earned a spot among the top bars in the U.S., according to Food & Wine . This quirky cocktail bar, which was previously named USA TODAY 's Bar of the Year in 2024 and a 2025 James Beard Semifinalist…
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Columbus is a great year-round destination, but summer is truly special. AFAR has named it one of the 10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel, alongside cities like D.C. and LA, highlighting its walkable neighborhoods like the Short North Arts…
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