Columbus is a green city in more ways than one. We have plenty of public green spaces -- Metro Parks, community parks and nearby state parks. They're filled with trails, ponds, activities, and oodles of wildlife. You set the pace and choose the actvities, so a day at one of these Columbus parks is as relaxed or envigorating as
you want it to be. To make the experience even better --
mos…Did you know that the Columbus-area Metro Parks offer tram tours and program? Some programs are ride/hike/wade-in-the-creek programs, and some give you a chance to just sit back in your seat and enjoy nature. Here's the Fall 2009 schedule.
Fall 2009 schedule of the Columbus Metro Parks "Commit To Be Fit" Hikes.
The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day is a day-long family event hosted by Abigail Wexner at the Wexner. It features carnival rides, kid activities and one of the nation's premier horse competitions. And 100 percent of the proceeds go to charity.
Horses from the New Albany Classic Grand Prix and Family Day.
Looking for free things to do this fall in Columbus? Of course you are! We central Ohioans are a practical bunch, and we know that free fun is
always a good thing. Here are 10 free things to do -- if you know of more, please add them at the bottom link.
While you're in Columbus for the car show, you may want to check out some of the other things to do in Columbus. There are military and motocycle museums, and free festivals and concerts. Or, you may just take a car parts field trip. Whatever you decide, you'll have fun cruisin' Columbus.
A Review of The Twisted Vine -- Wine and Cigars in Grandview
The 2010 Lancaster Old Car Club’s spring festival and car show rolls out June 5-6. Look for antique and muscle cars, military vehicles and a 1930s reproduction filling station museum.
Roasting coffee -- make that roasting coffee well -- is like alchemy. Something magic happens when the heat is applied. These four Central Ohio coffee roasters experiment with coffee beans and roasts, discovering flavor nuances for us to savor in the morning and throughout the day.
The graceful and the weird, the awkward and the adorable: Animals portraits from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Central Ohio.
"Resale Row" on west 5th Ave. has some of the best thrift stores in Columbus. There's furniture, wedding dresses and
lots of brand name clothes for women, men and kids.. And, the stuff is in great shape! So if you're looking to save money (and who isn't?), take a stroll down Resale Row.
Sure, the Franklin Conservatory has gardening classes. But there are also lectures and hands-on classes in Tai Chi, watercolors, Ohio butterflies, yoga and more.
The exhibits feature custom bikes by builders like Arlen "King of Choppers" Ness; machines, stories and memorabilia from celebrities who love to ride; and photography that transforms fine machines into fine art.
If you're hunting for auctions, you'll find them here.
This year, Columbus Landmarks will promenade groups on 25 walking tours of Central Ohio neighborhoods. Discover where the Civil War camp was, explore the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture of Rush Creek. Programs are led by professionals in architecture, architectural history and related fields.
