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Hot on the heels of another semi-annual discussion about whether or not the Short North has “jumped the shark” comes word of a travel article in The New York Times that highlights the neighborhood. Some of the featured destinations in the article include the Mahan Gallery, Milk Bar, Tasi Café and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Of course, the Gallery Hop gets a big mention as the optimal time of the month to make the visit to Columbus.
The full article can be read here: Hello, Columbus.
What other local destinations would you recommend as “must see” experiences when visiting our city?
The link to the article is http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/travel/14headsup.html?ref=travel
Doh. Just added it up top. Can you tell I’m running on very little sleep when I omit a significant detail like that? ;)
What other local destinations would you recommend as “must see†experiences when visiting our city?
If I said “Ohio Stadium” would somebody start throwing eggs?
Heck no. Ohio Stadium is a major part of our fabric. Just as the Short North is. I’ve never understood why it always has to be “arts” or “sports”. I’m damn proud to be in a city where both are supported. Hell, I watch the Buckeyes while I paint.
To me… it is one of the greatest things about this city… it has a good bit of both. Those things coupled with forward thinking business creators, supports for health and human services, an engaged public, and variety of neighborhoods, restaurants, and educational institutions….. I mean come on… what’s not to like.
Congrats to the people that were mentioned in the article too. Those people work hard to be in the forefront. They deserve it.
Ohio Stadium is a very cool historic building, but I’d have to say that it might be a little boring to visit if there’s no event going on there on the day of the visit. ;)
My short list always includes the North Market, German Village and Franklin Park Conservatory. The OSU Urban Arts Space is another place that should be added to just about anyone’s list.
I used to do a summer job there setting up bleachers, and trust me…its FAR from boring.
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=925242
Take a day to experience scarlet and gray.
Go behind the scenes at the Ohio Stadium on a guided tour that takes you inside the storied history of Buckeye Football.
Walk the sidelines where Woody once roamed, Archie made history and where the Buckeyes have battled since 1922.
Experience the Yassenoff Recruit Center filled with pictures of current and former Buckeye greats.
Travel up to one of the nation’s largest collegiate press boxes, where over 400 media personnel and staff are seated for games.
See the Huntington Club level and view the field from one of the 81 suites.
Visit the $1.5 million Steinbrenner Band Center, home to the “Best Damn Band in the Land”
Explore other areas of the “the Horseshoe” for a unique Buckeye experience.
Tours for up to 10 individuals will be given at a cost of $40.00. For each additional person there will be a cost of $4.00 per a person. Tours must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance.
Core, does that tour take you inside the dorm space in the stadium? My grandfather was briefly stationed there during training before he was shipped off to Belgium for the Battle of the Bulge. It would mean a lot to my family to see where he stayed.
I always suggest the Columbus Museum of Art and the Columbus Zoo (if the weather is good).
The Museum has made dramatic strides, and the Zoo is one of the best in the country, and only getting better.
They, luckily, must not have gotten tagged by the parking nazi
C&F, not sure, but be worth checking. I’d certainly guess it does!
It’s cool to see Columbus getting highlighted in NYT, but I must say that I am tired of this characterization of the midwest being backwards and boring, “this city’s Short North neighborhood that is challenging all preconceived notions of what passes for cool in the Midwest”. Maybe I am hairsplitting but I would argue that most major cities throughout the midwest have various scenes going on that debunk its cowtown/college sports only reputation.
^ Agreed. Ingrid can stuff it– pompous ass.
Ohio Stadium is the 6th largest stadium in the WORLD. Greater capacity than any stadium in NYC. It is the most famous building in Cols., an international draw and a very historic place.
I grew up in NY. NYC is not nearly as interesting as it used to be, but the snootiness still thrives. Altho judging from my experience, there is a good chance that the author of that NYT article grew up elsewhere (even the dreaded midwest).
PS: yup, old Ingrid was raised in NEW JERSEY. enough said.
I thought this NYT travel piece on 1981 Columbus was interesting. German Village, OSU and Downtown were the main attractions and I liked the fact they mention GV was saved from urban renewal. Also some other places I wouldn’t have expected to see listed. Schottenstein’s on Parsons?
As for the backhanded compliments: that just shows how dated they are. It’s not the 80s anymore.
Columbusite – thanks for posting that. I enjoyed reading it. Interesting to see how much has changed and what is still the same.
It also serves to show that gentrification or revitalization, whatever your definition, isn’t going to happen unless residents do something. If people had waited for crime in the Short North to disappear before doing anything it would be in the “same” category. I’m glad residents pulled together and concentrated their efforts on transforming one area. GV was the Short North of its day, now it’s time to focus elsewhere so we can see write ups on other neighborhoods in the NYT.
“Ohio Stadium is the 6th largest stadium in the WORLD.”
Which one is the fourth largest?
(racing fans would say it’s not in the top 20, but that is another story.)
I would point people to the Lustron home exhibit at Whitehall Community Park. :)