North Market In Downtown Columbus

The North Market has been around Columbus for a long time, 1876.  It was not the first market of its kind in Columbus.  There were central, south, east and west markets started between 1849 and 1850. If you’ve been in Columbus any length of time, all one need say is North Market and everyone knows…

Another Year At The Arnold Classic! 2014 Edition

Another Year At The Arnold!!   We were able to cover the Arnold Classic at the Columbus Convention Center again this year. The vendors were there in full force as always, but the arm wrestling competition did not disappoint.  Both men and women divisions competed.  Awards were then given out by Hollywood stars and athletes,…

Zombie Walk Columbus 2013

It was that time again!  The dead shambled for the good cause of collecting for the Mid Ohio Food Bank! Zombie Walk Columbus was another success and the Zombies have invaded downtown Columbus.  They shambled past COSI and made their way across the Main Street bridge! Check out the images below – we were lucky…

Ohio Village – A look At Life in 1861 Ohio Towns

The Ohio Village is a section of the Ohio Historical Society Center on 17th Avenue in Columbus, OH It is designed to give you a sense of life back in a small town in Ohio during the time period of 1861 and 1865.  You are free to wander the village and investigate the many places and…

The GREAT Ohio State Fair

Hundreds of thousands of people attend the Ohio State Fair every year.  Estimated numbers for 2012 came in around 840,000. Rides! The Ohio State Fair is held annually at the fair grounds.  It has grown over the years since it first started.  Wikipedia has a pretty extensive outline of the fair throughout history.  You can…

Scioto Audubon Park

Scioto Audubon Park is one of the newer Columbus Metro Parks, located in downtown Columbus.  It is 120 acres and provides the following great features: Boat launch Rock climbing wall Playground Volleyball courts Walking/bicycling paths to the Scioto Mile Dog park There is a nature center as well to enjoy.  The park sits right on…

Wolfe Park Suspension Bridge

Located just off of Nelson Road in Bexley, Wolfe Park is home to an interesting suspension bridge for walkers and bike riders. According to the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, Wolfe Park was donated by a deed in the amount of $1 to the City of Columbus by Robert F. Wolfe and his wife Della…