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: Columbus doesn’t take itself too seriously, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take Columbus seriously. The piece highlights a city quietly emerging as a destination for culture, leisure and standout dining, while offering recommendations on where to eat, drink, stay and explore. Find the feature in the Summer 2026 issue, on newsstands now.

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