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Jennifer Agress

Born and raised in South Florida, Jennifer Agress is a Columbus transplant who is falling in love with her new hometown. As a travel and food writer for 10+ years, she has written for Fodor’s, Business Insider, Forbes, Thrillist, Eater, The Miami Herald, Time Out, Orbitz, TripSavvy, Modern Luxury and more. When she’s not trying a new restaurant or searching for the best gin martini in Columbus, she’s likely plotting her next adventure – follow @JenniferAgress on Instagram to see where she lands.

Holiday Pop-Up Bars & Restaurants in Columbus

Columbus is turning up the holiday sparkle once again, transforming its most beloved bars and lounges into immersive, joy-filled Christmas pop-ups that make even the grinchiest spirits bright. From disco-era nostalgia drenched in twinkle lights to…

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Ghost Tours & Haunted Buildings in Columbus

Did you know that R.L. Stine, renowned author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street phenomenon, was born in Columbus? #yesColumbus. This Halloween season, we’re taking a cue from the Ohioan himself and seeking out places in Columbus that give us, well…

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Top Places to Cool Down in Columbus

It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy – but in Columbus, it’s also hot. Summer is a great time to be in Ohio’s capital, with plenty of weekend festivals, outdoor concerts, sunny hikes, patio dining and late sunsets that make visitors understand why…

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10 Must-Dos on Your Solo Trip to Columbus

Solo travel is a freeing experience. You can explore a new city on your own terms, check out a band you’ve been wanting to see, eat whatever you want, whenever you want it or spend a day in bed in your pajamas, inhaling Pistacia Vera macarons and…

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Top Spots to Play Pickleball in Columbus

Pickleball – a sport that combines tennis, badminton and ping-pong – might as well be an ode to parents everywhere: it was a sport made up by three dads on a mission to entertain bored, grumpy children. Punting around their homes, they found…

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