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Weekend Getaway – Yellow Springs

by aharperhessJuly 1, 2010 Columbus

Looking for a fun, affordable weekend trip this summer? Check out Yellow Springs! This cute, hippy town is about an hour drive from Columbus and is filled with things to do. Here are my tips for making the most of your trip.
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There is a cute bed and breakfast called The Arthur Morgan House [...]

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Lose your job, Start a band, Go on tour

by Jason BlantonJune 8, 2010 Travel and Get Away

That is exactly what Tony Castricone is about to do.
On the way to work this morning I caught Tony’s story on the radio about how he was a successful sportscaster here in the Greatest City and suddenly found himself out of a job and in a spot with so many others these days. [...]

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The Greatestcityofall Angels have a new mission….

by tiffeckhardtMarch 22, 2010 Travel and Get Away

All mavens of social media in our own rights, the GCOA Angels have decided to pack up our collective gifts for a road trip. Our mission: to help market great retreats and resorts using our social media networks in exchange for a complimentary night stay. Forging ahead as Weekend Retweat… Michele Savoldi, Kelly Gingery, Cheryl Harrison, Tiffany [...]

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New York Times Travel Section Piece on the Short North

by cherylharrisonMarch 12, 2010 Columbus

The New York Times just posted an article to their website, which will appear in the Sunday New York Times Travel section, about the Short North neighborhood of Columbus. Highlighted spots include the Wexner Center for the Arts, Milk Bar, Mahan, Tasi’s Cafe, pm gallery and Jeni’s Ice Cream.

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Is Columbus one of the nation’s top arts destinations?

by cherylharrisonJanuary 27, 2010 Columbus

Do you think Columbus is one of the top destinations for art? I do! And apparently so does American Style Magazine, because Columbus is listed as one of large cities for favorite U.S. destination for contemporary art! Our neighbors to the north and south – Cincinatti and Cleveland – are nominated in the mid-size city [...]

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Live – Small Town Sleeper!

by tiffeckhardtSeptember 25, 2009 Travel and Get Away
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 There is no doubt that Columbus is the greatest city of all, with events, places to see and talent!  One aspect that I love about Columbus is that it is centrally located to so many great road trips.  It’s the greatest city in a great state!
In the mood for a road trip this Saturday, September 26th?  Head about [...]

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Annual All Horse Parade

by tiffeckhardtSeptember 10, 2009 Family
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 Looking for an “All American” activity? Don’t miss the Annual All Horse Parade in Delaware this Sunday. Boasting the largest horse parade east of the Mississippi, the yearly parade officially opens the Delaware County Fair.
The All Horse Parade, sponsored by the Hiram Masonic Lodge #18 has been a yearly event since 1986. It features 550 [...]

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Taste ‘em, Pick ‘em, Take ‘em Home!

by meganhofmannAugust 26, 2009 Columbus

As much as we love our great city of Columbus, sometimes it’s nice to get out for a day. If you’re looking for something fun and different to do, you should consider taking a drive out to Buckingham Orchards in Sunbury, OH for a day in the country picking apples. Located about 30 minutes north of [...]

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Longaberger – American made in Dresden Ohio

by Jason BlantonAugust 19, 2009 Travel and Get Away
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Ok maybe its not in Dresden anymore but that is where it all started for the hand crafted baskets of Longaberger. Now headquartered in Newark Ohio Langaberger is still a family owned company ran by Tami Longaberger, daughter to Dave Longaberger and granddaughter to J.W. Longaberger who started making handcrafted maple wood baskets in [...]

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Celebrate Woodstock with a short road trip to Yellow Springs

by tiffeckhardtAugust 19, 2009 Travel and Get Away

In Celebration of Woodstock’s 40thanniversary…get in touch with your inner-hippie by taking a short road trip to Yellow Springs, my favorite hippie town!
Like Woodstock, Yellow Springs feels like a little gem in the middle of corn fields.  From Columbus head west on I-70 towards Dayton then exit 52A to merge onto US-68 toward Xenia.  It [...]

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