Midwest Living's Senior Travel Editor Shares How to Spend a Weekend in Columbus
Midwest Living Senior Travel Editor Julia Sayers Gokhale shares her first impressions of Columbus in the story, “I Traveled to Columbus for a 13-Course Meal—And Found a City That Refuses to Be Boring.” To paraphrase one of the story’s key takeaways:
USA Today Nominates Columbus for 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Columbus has been nominated for several 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, from ones celebrating our craft beer scene to our cultural festivals. We need your help to help Columbus earn this national recognition! Keep reading to see the
Travel + Leisure Names COSI One of the Best Museums in the U.S.
Calling all museum lovers: if you're looking to explore one of the best museums in the country, look no further than the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). According to Travel + Leisure , COSI "makes science exciting" for visitors of all ages.
Columbus Cocktail Bar Cobra Earns National Recognition in the 2026 Spirited Awards
Columbus cocktail bar Cobra has been named a Top 10 honoree in the 2026 Spirited Awards, earning recognition for Best U.S. Restaurant Bar and Best U.S. Bar Team in the Central region. Presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, the Spirited Awards
Vote for Experience Columbus in the 2026 Stella Awards
Voting is officially open for the 2026 Stella Awards, presented by Northstar Meetings Group. Celebrating its 10th year, this milestone edition features a record 1,168 nominations across 16 categories and six global regions. Experience Columbus is
Vote for Columbus in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Help us stay a Top 10 Best Big City in the U.S.! Columbus has been nominated for Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Cities category. In 2025 we were named the eighth best big city in the U.S., a top food city and one of the
Eater Puts Columbus-Style Pizza in the National Spotlight
Columbus continues rising in ranks as a top culinary destination. After being named one of America’s Next Great Food Cities by Food & Wine and a Top 10 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers last year, the city’s pizza is now
Midwest Living Says the Region and Columbus Are the Nation’s Best-Kept Secret for Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossom season isn’t just a coastal phenomenon. Midwest Living highlights the Midwest as an under-the-radar destination for spring blooms, with Columbus standing out for its impressive display of more than 5,000 cherry trees across the city.
National Geographic Names Columbus Among Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the U.S.
Japan may be the global icon for cherry blossoms, and Washington, D.C. often leads the conversation stateside, but National Geographic has spotlighted Columbus as another standout destination to experience the blooms. From March 25–April 25, the
Midwest Living Highlights Columbus’ Cherry Blossom Festival
Columbus is in the national spotlight this spring. Midwest Living highlights 15 spectacular spring flower festivals, naming the Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival as one of the Midwest’s must-see seasonal experiences. With more than 5,000
Columbus Named in Hottest Travel Trend of 2026: Midwest Quest
First, Priceline declared the “Midwest Quest” one of the hottest travel trends for 2026. Now, Midwest Living is helping visitors pinpoint which cities to prioritize. Hint: Columbus is worth the trip. “Often dubbed the Biggest Small Town, Columbus is
Love is Blind Season 10 Comes to Columbus
When the pods open during the new season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind,” singles from Ohio’s capital city will be amongst those looking for love. Columbus is thrilled to be the backdrop for Season 10 streaming Feb. 11! From sunset strolls along the
Dan the Baker Named a 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist
Columbus continues to prove itself as a culinary city. On the heels of being named one of the best food cities in the country by Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards and one of Food & Wine’s Next Great American Food Cities, Ohio's
According to Condé Nast Traveler, Columbus Ranks Among America’s Most Tourist-Friendly Cities
Condé Nast Traveler readers have named Columbus No. 6 on their list of the most tourist-friendly cities in the U.S. in the 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. With more than 757,000 votes cast, travelers praised the city for its welcoming Midwest
Condé Nast Traveler Readers Name Columbus One of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.
For the second year in a row, Condé Nast Traveler readers have spoken, and they agree Columbus deserves a top-10 spot among the best food cities in the United States. Ohio’s largest city serves up such noteworthy dishes that it surpassed Boston,
