100 Things to Do in Columbus Before You Die, 2nd Edition

by Anietra Hamper

Overview

Columbus, Ohio is a state capital jam-packed with playful and surprising experiences that leave a lasting impression on visitors. Its eclectic mix of people, businesses, and energy draws visitors from all over the United States. 100 Things to Do in Columbus Before You Die is an exploration into the best of the city, and the top experiences it has to offer. This indispensable guide will take you beyond The Discovery City's wholesome Midwestern persona to reveal some of the more unexpected attractions. Tackle a Pancake Ball or a Nutty Mallow—once you figure out what they are. Cheer on the hometown Ohio State Buckeyes at a citywide tailgate during football season. Since Columbus is home to the third-highest number of fashion designers in the U.S., you won't want to miss a runway show with fashionistas from around the world. Looking for some more active fun? Try an outdoor yoga class downtown or kayak past the LeVeque Tower on the Scioto Peninsula. You'll even learn where you can search for ghosts at the Ohio Statehouse. Whatever your tastes, author Anietra Hamper will provide insider tips and an adventurous perspective on the city she is proud to call home. No matter what your expectations were for Columbus, with this guide you're bound to exceed them with memories that will last a lifetime.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681062006
Publisher:	Reedy press, LLC.
Publication date:	04/15/2019
Series:	100 Things to D+E4:R4o Before You Die
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Author Anietra Hamper, a Columbus native, Emmy-nominated television news anchor and award-winning travel writer & photographer provides an adventurous perspective on Columbus and the best way to explore the top experiences that the city has to offer. Also, the author of Secret Columbus, Anietra has insight into every corner of the city and shares the nuisances that make experiences exciting, nostalgic, awe-inspiring, relaxing and most of all, memorable. She lives in Columbus with her dog and loyal sidekick, Sunny.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Food and Drink

1 Revel in Sweet Tooth Satisfaction: Experience Artisanal Ice Cream at Its Best 2

2 Stroll Local Vendor Stalls at the North Market 4

3 Join the Food Truck Fun 5

4 Get Ethnic Through Your Taste Buds 6

5 Indulge in a Famous Cream Puff at Schmidt's Sausage Haus 7

6 Go a Little Nutty at the Krema Nut Company 8

7 Eat Steak the Old-fashioned Way at The Top 9

8 Savor a Candy Buckeye at the Anthony-Thomas Candy Factory 10

9 Sample Hot Nuts from a Vintage Peanut Roaster at the Peanut Shoppe 11

10 Throw a "Pawtie" for Fido at BrewDog 12

11 Fill a Basket at a Farmers Market 14

12 Sip Coffee with Purpose at the Roosevelt Coffeehouse 16

13 Tackle the Thurmanator Challenge at The Thurman Café 17

14 Step into a Modern-day Speakeasy at the Light of Seven Matchsticks 18

15 Try a Pancake Ball at Katalina's 19

16 Find Out What's on Tap at Local Breweries 20

17 Chow Down on the Best Hot Dog in Columbus at Dirty Frank's 22

18 Dress Up for Dinner 23

19 Eat with Celebrities at Tommy's Diner 24

20 Socialize on the Rooftop at Juniper 25

21 Lift Your Spirits on the Patio with a Happy Hour 26

22 Find Your Zen with Wine and Yoga at Local Roots 28

23 Taste a Fritter Made from a Secret Family Recipe 29

24 Learn the Craft Distillery Scene 30

25 Get Kneady at Flowers & Bread 31

Music amid Entertainment

26 Catch a Concert 34

27 Place Your Bets at Hollywood Casino 35

28 Watch a Cabaret Performance at Sbadowbox Live 36

29 Go Ape at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium 38

30 Watch a Broadway Show in a Restored Theatre 40

31 Go to the Columbus Arts Festival 42

32 Watch Live Harness Racing at Scioto Downs 44

33 Breathe Deep in the Park of Roses 45

34 Park for a Double Feature at the South Drive-In Theatre 46

35 Plan a Gallery Hop 48

36 Build Something at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center 50

37 Spend an Evening with the Symphony 51

38 Celebrate Independent Films 52

39 Marvel at the Butter Sculpture at the Ohio State Fair 54

40 Play at the Columbus Commons 55

41 Celebrate with the City Downtown 56

42 Catch the Next Big Band 58

43 Explore New Ideas at The Idea Foundry 60

44 Pucker Up and Blow at the American Whistle Corporation 61

Sports and Recreation

45 Score a Win at a Columbus Clippers Baseball Game 64

46 Kayak on the Scioto River 65

47 Shout out O-H-I-O at an Ohio State Buckeye Football Game 66

48 Hit the Trail in a Metro Park 67

49 Cheer on the Columbus Blue Jackets 68

50 Zip Line in the Moonlight 69

51 See the City on Two Wheels with SegAway Tours 70

52 Sport Black & Gold for the Columbus Crew SC 71

53 Tackle a Corn Maze 72

54 Picnic in an Impressionist Painting at the Topiary Park 74

55 Pay Homage to the Golden Bear 76

56 Feel a Chill Year-round at the Chiller Ice Rink 77

57 Bike through Town on a Whim with CoGo Bike Share 78

58 Fish in a Public Pond 79

59 Get Pumped at the Arnold Classic 80

60 Get in Your Steps along the Scioto Mile 81

61 Meet Brutus Buckeye 82

62 Grow a Green Thumb in a Community Garden 83

Culture and History

63 Get Charged by an Electrostatic Generator at COSI 86

64 Channel Your Inner Author at the Thurber House 87

65 Try Ghost Hunting at the Statehouse 88

66 Play Vintage Lawn Games at the Ohio Village 90

67 Find a New Way to Honor Veterans at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum 92

68 Learn How to Weave in a War Arsenal at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center 93

69 Visit Every Biome in the World at the Franklin Park Conservatory 94

70 Honor African American Heritage at the King Arts Complex 96

71 See an Original Higgins Boat from World War II at Motts Military Museum 97

72 Walk the Streets of Yesteryear in German Village 98

73 Go Totally Organic at Rush Creek Village 100

74 Step into the Underground Railroad at the Kelton House 101

75 Walk Among the Graves at Green Lawn Cemetery 102

76 Become an Art Connoisseur at the Columbus Museum of Art 104

77 Get a Big Head at the Columbus Convention Center 106

78 Say a Prayer at the Pontifical College Josephinum 107

79 Reconnect with Childhood Memories at the Doll and Toy Museum 108

80 See a Cryolophosaurus ellioti and Collections of Things Hard to Pronounce at the Orton Geological Museum 110

Shopping and Fashion

81 Find What You've Been Looking For at Columbus's Premier Shopping Complexes 114

82 Become a Fashionista at Fashion Week Columbus 116

83 Custom Blend the Perfect Palette at Mukha Custom Cosmetics 117

84 Get Lost in Literary Bliss at The Book Loft 118

85 Become a Rhinestone Cowboy (or Cowgirl) at Rod's Western Palace 119

86 Play Like It's 1980 at Big Fun 120

87 Discover a New Artist at Hayley Gallery 121

88 Create a Signature Scent at the Candle Lab 122

89 Show Your Patriotism at the Flag Lady's Flag Store 123

90 Boost Your Spring Wardrobe During a Secondhand Shop-A-Thon 124

91 Buy Ohio-made Products 125

92 Get Nerdy at The Soldiery Games & Cards 126

93 Rev Your Engine at Iron Pony Motorsports 127

94 Find Funky Gifts in Uncommon Places 128

95 Design a Book 130

96 Find Vintage Inspiration for Your Home 131

97 Shop for Designer Threads 132

98 Discover the Habitat ReStore 134

99 Get a Retro Haircut at Longview Barber Shop 135

100 Discover Your Outdoors Style at Bargain Prices at the Eddie Bauer Warehouse Store 136

Suggested Itineraries 137

Activities by Season 140

Index 142