What To Do In Columbus

Even before I took advantage of it, I've always thought Columbus had a lot to offer. From Theatre to the myriad of festivals, concerts, and sporting events to outdoor adventures, restaurants, and gorgeous parks galore, the city really has a wide variety of activities for the young to old and everyone in between.
If you aren't already overwhelmed by things to do in this great city, here are a few resources to keep you better attuned:

Columbus Underground or 614Columbus (For the Gen Y'ers)
Experience Columbus (More family focused)

Meetup (Anyone looking to meet people with similar interests)

About.com (A plethora of info)

Better yet, google your own interests and add Columbus (or your zip code) to the search and see what pops up! If you find something cool, let me know about it and maybe I'll feature it on my Facebook page, Twitter, LinkedIn pages or maybe right here on the blog.

What's more-The New York Times recently ran an article about Columbus. I'm pretty excited to see what our new tag line will be.

What to do...2nd half of June

Today's steal of the day? A $5 fishing rod (checkout my Olentangy Trail blog for a good fishing spot and a link to get your license).

To follow up on June activities, this weekend is the Creekside Blues and Jazz Fest in Gahanna as well as the Gay Pride fest and Juneteenth festival.

Next weekend (25-27th) is Comfest, which is one of the most fun and entertaining (as well as free) events of the year! While you're downtown, head over to German Village's annual Hous und Garten Tour on Sunday to view some of the most beautiful gardens and historical home renovations that the Village has to offer. The Clippers will be in town the 25-30th as well and you're into Michael Buble, hit up his concert at Nationwide on June 30th.

There's also an ongoing Summer concert series that could make your Thursday's seem a little more like Friday's. From MojoFlo to the Reaganomics, you're sure to find someone you like!

No more complaining that you're bored, ok?

What to do...what to do?

First off, Today is National donut day...buy a drink, get a free donut at Dunkin Donut. Or forego buying the drink and just head to Krispy Kreme for the donut. I also ran across a special on those funky shaped rubber bands everyone is talking about...120 for $10 (today only).

Anywho, the reason for this blog. If you're thinking about moving to Columbus or already live here and haven't an idea of what to do this weekend, read on:

If you don't already know, there's a TON to do in Columbus...especially in the Summer! What you ask? Well, for instance this weekend, you could checkout the Memorial Golf Tournament or if gardening's more your thing, the Ohio farm bureau is teaching a class at the Franklin Park Conservatory called Growing your own food and going Green on Saturday. The Greater Columbus Arts Festival also beckons you. And you sports fans can head down to Crew stadium for the Rugby Collegiate Championship Invitational.

Next weekend is Columbus' City Hop. You can checkout either the tour of condo's on Saturday or go all out and enjoy the progressive dinner party or rooftop after party to really get an idea of what downtown condo living is like. If you're into doing a 5K walk, Easton's hosting the American Lung walk next Saturday too.

Columbus Asian Fest

The Columbus Asian festival is this weekend, which is fun for everyone! Whether you're looking for something fun for your kids, to pickup a cool art deco piece, or checkout one of the awesome food vendors, you'll be happy with this event (going on May 29-30 at Franklin Park). Find out more here.

Although he doesn't fare well, you have to give Mayor Coleman props for entertaining the idea of taking on a SUMO wrestler!