Picture this: the time is four o’clock in the afternoon on a balmy summer day. You yearn for a dose of adventure with your friends away from the four corners of your home. Be it lounging on a soft picnic blanket exchanging snacks and laughs at a…
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For Kaitlyn Pacheco, the neighborhood newsstand represents a way for people to better understand themselves and each other. An editor and magazine collector, Pacheco dreamed of starting her own newsstand in Columbus. After months of toying with the…
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Red, White & BOOM! is Ohio’s largest Independence Day celebration and one of the most iconic fireworks displays in the Midwest! Over 400,000 visitors flock to Downtown Columbus to celebrate our country and honor our military and veterans. This is a…
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Columbus is a book-lover’s paradise. Rooted in a strong literary history, boasting over 15 independent bookstores, and with more than 20 Columbus Metro Public Library locations throughout the city, it’s safe to say we know and love our books. Even…
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No matter your artform of choice, there is a good chance that Columbus has a club for it. These free community gatherings meet regularly and invite you to connect with others, whether you are making collages together or discussing your favorite…
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A DORA, or designated outdoor refreshment area, is a great new way to experience a different neighborhood or area of the city. Through these programs, residents and visitors can purchase an alcoholic beverage and enjoy it while strolling the streets…
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In Columbus, we take the “west” in Midwest seriously. From western-themed bars and eateries to fun places to kick up your boots and line dance, you can easily build a whole weekend around a country concert or event. Whether you want to bring the…
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Columbus is known for its thriving arts scene, culinary innovation and creative spirit, but we are also a city with deep literary roots. Once home to one of the most beloved children's horror writers and several award-winning essayists, poets and…
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The summer is heating up in Columbus, and so is our live theater scene. If you’re looking for fantastic shows, you don’t need to go all the way to New York or the West End. Columbus has its own thriving theater community, including independent…
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Independence Day celebrations are the pinnacle events of the summer. Whether you're planning to attend the Midwest's largest fireworks display at Red, White and BOOM! or you're gearing up for a city parade, we've got all the details on celebrating…
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