Columbus Named in Hottest Travel Trend of 2026: Midwest Quest
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
Love is Blind Season 10 Comes to Columbus
When the pods open during the new season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind,” singles from Ohio’s capital city will be amongst those looking for love. Columbus is thrilled to be the backdrop for Season 10 streaming Feb. 11! From sunset strolls along the
Dan the Baker Named a 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist
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
According to Condé Nast Traveler, Columbus Ranks Among America’s Most Tourist-Friendly Cities
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
Condé Nast Traveler Readers Name Columbus One of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.
For the second year in a row, Condé Nast Traveler readers have spoken, and they agree Columbus deserves a top-10 spot among the best food cities in the United States. Ohio’s largest city serves up such noteworthy dishes that it surpassed Boston,
Columbus Earns Global Culinary Praise from Islands.com
Columbus was recently praised in an article from Islands.com titled “An Overlooked Midwest City Is America’s Hot Foodie Destination Full of International Flavors,” where author Jess Simms highlights the city’s vibrant, immigrant-driven food scene and
CBS News Follows R.L. Stine’s Chilling Homecoming to Columbus
CBS Saturday Morning followed legendary author R.L. Stine, creator of Goosebumps and Fear Street , on a nostalgic homecoming to Columbus, where his fright-filled career first began. The segment traced Stine’s journey from a shy kid typing stories on
AFAR Praises Columbus as One of America’s Most Thrilling Food Cities
Following its inclusion on AFAR’s “Where to Go in 2025” list, Columbus is once again in the spotlight, this time as “one of America’s most thrilling food cities.” Writer Katie Chang celebrates the city’s diverse and collaborative...
Columbus Makes Midwest Living’s Must-See Halloween Roundup
Midwest Living named Columbus one of the “16 Spooky, Magical, and Totally Fun Halloween Festivals in the Midwest,” spotlighting HighBall Halloween and the city’s Get Goosebumps in Columbus campaign. HighBall, called “the nation’s most elaborate
Columbus Earns International Spotlight in The Times for its Burger Scene
Columbus’s culinary reputation is earning international attention. In a recent feature for The Times of London, British food writer Felicity Cloake, author of Peach Street to Lobster Lane: Coast to Coast in Search of Real American Cuisine, explores
Columbus Ranks Among Lonely Planet’s Best Value Destinations
Lonely Planet has spotlighted Columbus as one of the best value destinations in the U.S., naming it among the top five in the country and calling it the “best city break” for travelers seeking an affordable getaway that doesn’t compromise on
CBS Morning News Shows Love for Columbus as a Best Big U.S. City
Columbus continues to gain national attention following the recent release of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The city climbed from No. 9 to No. 8 on the list this year, earning special recognition as an under-the-radar midsize
TODAY Picks Columbus as a Best Road Trip Destination to See Fall Foliage
TODAY highlighted Columbus as one of the best road trips to see fall foliage on Oct. 1, 2025. During a segment featuring Jacqui Gifford, editor of Travel + Leisure, Columbus was selected alongside Catskill, New York; Charlottesville, Virginia; and
AFAR Highlights Columbus' Urban Via Ferrata in its Epic Adventures in Every State Feature
As part of AFAR's America 250 coverage, the magazine highlighted 52 epic adventures in every state, from camping with wild horses to tracking wolf packs in Yellowstone. Columbus' urban via ferrata at Quarry Trails Metro Park is highlighted as Ohio's
Miami Herald Names Columbus an Under-the-Radar Fall Destination
As summer winds down, the Miami Herald is making the case for why Columbus is a “spectacular autumn getaway” that should be on travelers’ radars, noting the city’s fiery foliage, cozy boutique hotels and seasonal culinary surprises. The story calls
