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
Time Out Covers Columbus’ Goosebumps Halloween Celebration
Time Out is highlighting Columbus for its citywide Goosebumps celebration, the first national publication to recognize the initiative from Experience Columbus. The monthlong event includes a public author talk and signing by R.L. Stine at the
People Magazine Spells Out the Perfect Day in Columbus During Football Season
There’s no better place to be during college football season than the city that’s home to the reigning national champs (O-H)—so it’s no surprise People has taken note of Columbus. Yes, Columbus! The magazine calls it a “must-visit...
Columbus Featured in The Points Guy’s Summer Travel Picks
For the second year in a row, The Points Guy has spotlighted Columbus as one of the world’s most underrated summer travel destinations. Joining the ranks of international cities in Japan, Norway and Argentina, the Arch City stands out for its
Food & Wine Names Columbus One of America's Next Great Food Cities
There’s a buzz you can taste when a city’s culinary scene starts to rise, and Columbus has found its flavor. Food & Wine just named it one of America’s Next Great Food Cities (though locals have known it all along). The article highlights several of
Columbus Among Good Housekeeping’s Best Places to Travel in July
Good Housekeeping has named Columbus one of the “15 Best Places to Travel in July to Soak Up Summer Vibes,” placing it alongside top destinations like Maui, Cancun and Park City. The article uses words like "charming," "fabulous," and
National Geographic Spotlights Columbus’ Urban Via Ferrata
Columbus is reaching new heights, literally. In a recent National Geographic feature, journalist Stephanie Vermillion explores the rise of via ferratas across the U.S., highlighting Quarry Trails Metro Park as the first urban route of its kind in the
