Columbus Airport to Receive $80 Million Renovation and Modernization
The Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors will meet next week to discuss a proposed $80 million terminal renovation and modernization program that will provide a major facelift for...
View ArticleClose to Columbus: The 2nd Street Market
The PNC 2nd Street Market is a historic railroad building that was reopened as a public farmers market in 2001 in Downtown Dayton. Located just 75 minutes west of Downtown Columbus, this unique farmers...
View ArticleClose to Columbus: The Oregon District
Boutique shops, art galleries, historic buildings, coffee roasteries and plenty of bars and restaurants. No, I’m not talking about The Short North… I’m talking about The Oregon District in Dayton,...
View ArticleTravel: Washington DC via Amtrak
A friend once described Washington DC to me as “a place obsessed with power that doesn’t actually produce anything”. He also said in the same breath that every American citizen owes it to themselves to...
View ArticleExplore Columbus: The Wilds
The Wilds are included as an extension of the Columbus Zoo. Since we have never visited, we decided to stop by over the weekend. The Wild Animal Encounter sounded best suited for our two young...
View ArticleExplore Columbus: Stay in a Bed & Breakfast
If you’re looking for somewhere a bit more personal to put up your guests, or even experience a fun night away from home, a Bed & Breakfast may be what you are looking for. Columbus is home to...
View Articlecar2go Expands to OSU Campus
Less than a month into the launch of car2go Columbus, and the new car-sharing service is already expanding. The company announced today that it is partnering with the Ohio State University to provide...
View ArticleBest Tourist Destination of 2013: The Short North
So… you have guests in town and you want to show off the best of what Columbus has to offer. While our city doesn’t have too many large tourist-trap type destinations, there are some specific places...
View ArticleExplore Columbus: Ziplining and Smoked Brisket in Hocking Hills
The Zipline Urbanites who long for adventure can look no further. Located just an hour southeast of Columbus, Hocking Hills may have just what you need, starting with ziplining. Having been to Hocking...
View ArticleEscape to Cleveland for a Yoga Vacation
Dreaming of a yoga vacation in Bali or Hawaii? Yeah, but … how about the “North Coast” – that is, Cleveland – which offers yoga folks some special opportunities this summer. The Smithsonian Institute’s...
View ArticleExplore Ohio: Visit a Hand-built Castle, Chateau Laroche
Exit highway I-71 just north of Cincinnati, drive along streets with large homes and manicured lawns, then turn onto winding Mulberry Road and the landscape suddenly changes. Along wooded and flowering...
View ArticleExplore Ohio: Walk the Shark Bridge at Newport Aquarium
Many travel to the Carolinas for vacation, but with all of the uncertainty of the proximity of sharks to the shore, why not take a shorter and safer trip to Newport on the Levee, just a couple of...
View ArticleExplore Ohio: Sleep in a Treehouse at The Mohicans
Sleeping high among the treetops. Not something you typically envision being able to do in the woods of Ohio, but it is a possibility near Mohican State Park, home to thousands of acres of parkland and...
View ArticleExplore Ohio: Travel to All 88 Counties
If you are looking for places to go, you may consider traveling around the state of Ohio. Zach Henkel, AKA The Captain, realized in the fall of 2013 he had visited 78 of Ohio’s 88 counties and then...
View ArticleExplore Ohio: Cruise the Roads on a Motorcycle
When the weather is nice, a motorcycle ride is a nice way to spend the afternoon. Seeing sights you may not usually see by car, getting out of the city for a nice break, or cruising around some of the...
View ArticlePhotos: Dinner at Glenlaurel Inn
The night that we drove to the Glenlaurel Inn was consumed by fog making the Scottish inspired Inn so much more convincing. The Inn lies on 140 acres of land and is tucked away into a corner of woods....
View ArticlePhotos: Ash Cave at Hocking Hills
Ash cave is one of the many wonders of the Hocking Hills region. It was used for many years as a Native American gathering place because of its amphitheater like shape. The name, Ash Cave, came from...
View ArticlePhotos: Old Man’s Cave at Hocking Hills
Old Man’s Cave is by far the most popular visitation site in Hocking Hills. The hike to the main part of the cave is much farther than at Ash Cave but definitely worth the time, as each part brings...
View ArticleExplore Ohio: Mohican State Park
Although there are several great metro parks located in Central Ohio, sometimes it is necessary to travel outside of the city limits for a little adventure. Located 90 minutes northeast of Downtown,...
View ArticleJust How Bad Are Drivers in Columbus?
If you’re out traveling around the city this summer, there’s a likelihood you’re going to encounter some traffic, an accident or just some terrible driving in general. Perhaps you’ll shake your fist at...
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