My boyfriend and I love taking haunted history tours in October, and I briefly worked at a theater…read morewith Will, so I knew his tour would be fun! I was right! The tour went for a little over two hours, strolling leisurely through historically significant areas of Columbus and stopping to grab a drink and listen to stories. Will clearly loves this city and its history, he tells great stories, and he frames the tour with fun locations and good drinks! I can't wait for the new tour he was teasing for spring...

Even after living in Columbus for a couple years, Will showed me so many great spots around town…read morethat I wasn't aware of. He was able to customize his tour according to what I was interested in and kept the tour very entertaining! Not only does Will have a great knowledge of Columbus, he keeps up to date with all the cool things happening in town. Like when he created a tour for aspiring photographers to take part in a city-wide photo challenge. That was a fun scavenger hunt and I walked away with some amazing cityscape photos! My 3rd tour with showmecolumbus was their Haunted Columbus tour. I had low expectations because I don't like cheesy gimmicks designed to startle you. Will's approach was nothing like that. He filled the tour with extremely interesting stories from our city's past and joined them with their eerie locations. This is a must-do-tour for the fall season!!!

It's always interesting to see how people restore old homes. We are given the opportunity to take…read morean intimate look at a half dozen or so homes in the German Village part of town. The German Village Haus und Garten Tour is held the last Sunday of every June. It is sponsored by the German Village Society (and of course, the gracious folks who open their homes to the public). Tickets can be purchased in advance. But keep in mind, walking tours are available practically year round. Just pop into the German Village Meeting Haus, 588 South Third Street, to catch a 12-minute video and pick up a guide to the historic district. The 233-acre neighborhood is the largest, privately-funded historic district in the country. It's a neat place to wander around.

Having just moved from a historical neighborhood that has annual home tours (I even hosted one…read moretime), I totally get how much time and effort going into organizing an event such as this, let alone the amount of time and effort the actual home owner has to invest. As for the home tour here in German Village, it was very nice. Having friends that used to live in the village, I've had the opportunity to visit several of the area houses during and after their transformation... I love the historical feel and the effort made to preserve the essence of the area!! Why only 3 stars??? Well, as I mentioned at the start of this, I've done this sort of thing before. I love the intent of the fund-raising activity, but I feel the price of $20 per person is ... a BIT much. Had it not been for Groupon offering $15 for TWO tickets, I would not have attended. So glad I did not shell out $40 to stand in line or well over an hour at each house. They're nice and all, but way to crowded. And to stand in line for that long to only see 2-3 rooms on average in most houses..... When I did this a few years ago, I totally loved the experience of meeting and talking with all the people who had actually paid money to come look at my house. It made all the work and effort worth it!! Here in German village, I met only one single owner... REALLY??? Anyway, it was a good onetime experience, as I will probably not attend this again.

This is the 2nd tour we've experienced with Columbus Food Adventures and it was probably more…read moreamazing than the first. You meet at the 1st stop and with the 2nd stop right next door. Then you jump on a bus to visit stops 3-5. The food was absolutely incredible! The tour guide so knowledgeable and fun. Cannot wait to book another tour and visit these delicious locations again

The relatively new Asian Eats tour is a well-balanced presentation of a range of cuisines and…read morerestaurant types along with a grocery store and a bakery. It starts and ends on a sweet note and brings a little heat (with water also provided). I have added several new stops now to my usual haunts on Bethel and Henderson. The personable tour guide(s) were very informative and we never felt rushed.

Went spelunking in this Ohio cave, this was an amazing experience. I'm currently reading this book…read moreabout Floyd Collins, and his adventures in caves. It's got this passage in it that reads.. "staying underground for days at a time. Often they would bring out Indian relics, which Turner packed in boxes and sent away. As the weeks passed, they became more and more enthusiastic about their work. Turner was apparently well satisfied with the results. At first they talked freely about their explorations, showing us maps Turner had made of the passages they had surveyed. But then a change occurred. No longer did Turner permit us to see his maps. His survey notes were kept under lock. When they talked about their work, the conversation became guarded. From that time forward, everything was secret. Ordinarily when men make a discovery, they are eager to let the world know about it. Why the secrecy? Floyd and Turner had undoubtedly discovered something worthwhile. This was evident from their actions and enthusiasm. It seemed that they should have been proud to show their discoveries to other people. But cavers such as Floyd and Edmund Turner are not ordinary people. A cave explorer goes through unbelievably difficult places, risking his life to reach some remote passage where no man has set foot before. And once in a lifetime, with luck, he makes a truly outstanding discovery. Perhaps it is a rare and beautiful formation. The remoteness adds to its beauty. It has never been seen by any human being; maybe no one should ever see it after him. He thinks of the commercialized caves, the crowds of tourists laughing, dropping candy wrappers and cigarette butts, looking for every opportunity to pick up a souvenir or scratch initials on the rocks. Is it worthwhile? Are people so important? There below ground, hidden and silent, hallowed by the absence of man, somehow things seem right as they are." I couldn't agree more with how this business operates, I wish them nothing but success as cave owner's and tour guides. If you get the chance to travel through this amazing cave, it's a must do.

A unique and amazing tour! It is family owned and run. They are very friendly and helpful. They…read moreoffered us suggestions for other things to do while in the area and places to eat. You will tour a primitive cave, not one carved out with walkways by man. You will crawl and climb your way though while the guides explain and point out neat features throughout the cave. You will get dirty so bring a change of clothes and a trash bag! Definitely recommend for a more adventurous journey.

Ethan and Maddy were great. They made sure out team know the rules of zip-lining but also made sure…read morewe have fun and knew random facts that they know. They made sure to learn everyone's name and to pay attention to who needed more help than the others.

Maddy and Ethan were amazing guides. We were laughing and whooping through the trees, hearing…read moregood/bad jokes and fun facts. This was our first time zip lining and it couldn't have gone better! Everyone was so friendly, from the front desk folks to the drivers. We'll be back!

The bartender competition at Natalie's was a fun well run event! Will attend again next year!read more

An excellent time expiring the city. Each of the three locations had a unique drink and snack. I'm…read morepretty sure the venues change with each tour, so that may effect your experience.

This is a living museum. Hands on for sure. A gem of a home that has undergone a multimillion…read moredollar makeover to its original state. The building was once chopped up into several units after the original owners. Everything invites you to touch and feel unlike most Wright museums. The furniture is sparse and reproductions. The guide invites us to sit and feel the experience. We learned lots of insider info from our knowledgeable host. Go and see this living gem.

Springfield OH is home to Westcott House, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's first (and only) Prairie…read morestyle home in the state. The Westcott House had fallen into disrepair over the years, and was restored in 2005 by the local non profit Westcott House Foundation. The Foundation now owns the property and preserves it as a museum, which is open to the public for tours. Tour tickets can be purchased online. Our tour guide was fantastic. She had so much knowledge about the house, the architectural style and the Westcott family. The tour was scheduled for 90 minutes, but I think she could have shared info with us all day! The museum gift shop had some beautiful items. Parking is available on the street in front of the museum.

We experienced Columbus by participating in the coffee trail and earning a free T-shirt…read more Fun activity to do with family or friends. Gets you off the couch and out of your rut of the same old, same old coffee houses. Visit this location, Easton, or any coffee house listed in the trail to pick up a passport. Visit at least four different coffee places listed and get your passport stamped each time. Redeem your stamped booklet for a free T-shirt. Friendly employees at both the downtown and Easton locations. Remember to check in on the Yelp app to find a coupon for four free postcards. Pay to park any around the block.

Stopped in to get my free pint glass after making four stops on the CbusAleTrail…read more I picked a Saturday afternoon during an away Columbus Blue Jackets game. Parking was easy to find nearby without spending money on the garage. If you check-in on Yelp you get four free postcards. Was surprised by the amount of literature to be found. And I expected this to be a little hole in the wall place. There's definitely room for expansion. I found art walk routes which I took for Clintonville and the Arena district. I'd seen art walk stops in Clintonville but didn't have anything to reference so I'm happy to have this info.

We ate "second dinner" here while staying at the hotel. We tried both the boneless and regular…read morewings and a dessert. All tasted great and I appreciate that many items were beer infused (bbq sauce, biscuit, etc). The staff was friendly and accommodating of our late evening meal. We ate outside to enjoy the view of the pond, geese, and visiting dogs. I'll review the hotel separately but wish i lived closer to enjoy this great hang out spot!

Recently ate here after a long hiatus due to my earlier review…read more BrewDog changed their menu, once again, but this time for the better (there was no way the previous menu was helping them succeed)! I believe it is still WAY too pricy, especially with the way the economy is today. But the food is much better, I ordered the Patriot burger and it was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Issue is, it was $20. 3 stars because the taste of everything was great, but I do feel that you could have as good a burger at Five Guys and also save money. Drinks there never fail

This is about the actual jail but of course they have shut off posting so I'm posting here and to…read morebe honest they can remove it all they want because this review is getting posted everywhere! The county jails and prisons in this state are horrible! Yes I know people are in jail for reasons BUT to be ignored by staff, skipped medication (if given at all), Unusable toilets, no heat and no thermals.... is asking for family members to get sick and possibly die. The C.O.s talk to the inmate as if they are dirt (can't say dogs because dogs in pounds are treated better) Phone and visit screens are the worst but yet they have no problem taking families money. Jails and prisons get checks for housing people but yet do not take care of the people or the buildings. God forbid someone has an accident or mentally unstable and smear it on the walls.. C.O.s go in with Hazmat suits but force the inmates to clean it and maybe get a pair of gloves (so let's share the Hep. ) EVERY jail and prison in Ohio needs to be looked over by the Feds! Anyone that has been locked up or family members of someone who has been locked up in Ohio should be contacting the news, health dept, entire staff of the jails/prisons along with other outside agencies! Regardless of why they are incarcerated they are still HUMAN BEINGS and should be treated with some kind of dignity. Absolutely disgusting!

They allow tours right now for 5 bucks each person. The place was very cool and they provide great…read moreinformation. Parking was easy because there are garages and street parking with no meters. The staff was nice and the place had a cool creepy vibe. Not sure if it's truly haunted but sure looked scary inside and out. Right now they have the haunted house and I recommend doing the jump the line. But their scarers did great and it was for sure worth the money just to go inside the cells and layout of this historic and troubled jail! Thanks