Hocking Hills fall foliage just ranked No. 2 in America, per USA Today readers, ahead of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Here’s the proof and when to go.
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Yes, Celebrities Live in Columbus. Here’s Who Calls Ohio Home
Yes, there are celebrities that live in Columbus. From Twenty One Pilots to Eric Clapton and Nina West, here’s who calls Central Ohio home.
These European Tourists Expected Columbus to Be Boring. Then They Actually Visited.
A Welsh and Swedish couple traveled to Columbus expecting it to be boring. Their viral video says otherwise, and it’s the perfect thing to send to your friends who look down on our city.
This Ohio Pumpkin Farm Was Named the #1 Pumpkin Patch in the Entire Country by USA Today
Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm in Radnor, Ohio just won the #1 spot on USA Today’s 10Best Pumpkin Patches in the country! After seeing what this place offers, you’ll totally understand why.
From Buckeye Sundaes to Black Raspberry Chip: Columbus’ Most Nostalgic Ice Cream Flavors This Summer
Craving nostalgic ice cream flavors? Here’s where to find Columbus’ best throwback scoops, from Buckeye Blitz to Black Raspberry Chip, before summer ends.
Cobra in Columbus Just Beat Out Every Restaurant Bar in America for This Award
Cobra just won “Best U.S. Restaurant Bar” at the 2026 Spirited Awards, one of the spirits industry’s top honors. Here’s the story behind Columbus’s biggest bar win yet.
Travel + Leisure Just Ranked Columbus Among the Best in the Midwest… But There’s a Catch
Travel + Leisure named Columbus a fastest-growing Midwest city worth visiting, but their OSU campus recommendations are legitimately horrible. Here’s what to actually check out.
USA Today Just Ranked This Amish Country Buffet Among the 10 Best in America – And It’s Under 2 Hours from Columbus
Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen in Mt. Hope just earned a spot on USA Today’s 10Best buffet list. Here’s why Columbus day-trippers need to make the drive to Amish Country.
See Where Columbus Stacked Up Against Cleveland and Cincinnati in this International Ranking of the 100 Best U.S. Cities
Columbus ranked No. 34 on Resonance’s 2026 America’s Best Cities list, topping Cincinnati and Cleveland. Here’s how Ohio’s three biggest cities stacked up.
USA Today: Columbus is the 9th Best Beer City in the United States
USA Today just ranked Columbus, Ohio as the 9th Best Beer City in the United States, and at this point, we’re not surprised.
The New York Post Has a Surprising Take on Columbus-Style Pizza
Columbus-style pizza is gaining national praise from the New York Post as a serious rival New York and Chicago-style pizza… It’s about time!
These 2 Legendary Columbus Businesses Ranked Among the Best in the United States
Two Central Ohio favorites just ranked among the best in the country, according to the national USA Today 10Best awards.
The Wild Story Behind the Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Artisan Pizza Cafe in Columbus
Artisan Pizza Cafe Columbus nearly shut down after its oven died… until Dave Portnoy stepped in to save the beloved small business. Here’s the wild story.
The 2nd Best Coffee Shop in the Nation is Hidden Inside a Speakeasy… Inside a Music Venue
Discover the hidden coffee shop inside a speakeasy inside a music venue in Grandview. Royal Flamingo Coffee House might be Columbus’ coolest secret spot.
Skyline Chili Just Beat In-N-Out AGAIN, According to USA Today
Skyline Chili just beat In-N-Out to win USA Today’s Best Regional Fast Food for the second year in a row. And honestly? It totally deserves it.
See Where Columbus Ranks Among the 100 Best Cities in the U.S.
Columbus was just ranked #33 on the 2025 list of the Best Cities in America, recognized for its rapid growth, affordability, and major development projects. But we think there’s a lot more to love…
These Two Columbus Spots Made USA Today’s Top 10Best, And They’re Only 1,000 Feet Apart
Two Columbus businesses just landed in USA Today’s Top 10 lists, and they’re less than 1,000 feet from each other!
These Central Ohio Spots Are Up for USA Today’s 10Best Awards — Vote Here to Help Them Win!
Vote daily to support these Central Ohio nominees in USA Today’s 10Best Awards — including cookies, donuts, shopping, bookstores, and more.
Pressure Washing Crew on the Job Saved a Victorian Village Home from a Catastrophic Fire
A local small business, Forza Roof Cleaning, helped save a Victorian Village home from a devastating fire in Columbus, Ohio. Learn how their quick action made a major difference.
The Fall of Columbus’ Favorite Bagel Joint
Block’s Bagels, Columbus’ beloved bagel shop, has closed, but its legacy isn’t gone. Marx Bagels, a bagel shop with deep ties to the Block family, is taking over the space. Here’s what you need to know about the transition from Block’s Bagels to Marx Bagels in Columbus.
If You Think Buckeye Donuts Is Just About the Food, You’ve Got It All Wrong
More than just a donut shop, Buckeye Donuts is a 24/7 lifeline for Ohio State students. One summer night, it saved me when I had nowhere else to go. Here’s why this Columbus staple is so much more than just great food.
