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Popular General Tips | Other General Tips Tips | All Tips (37) I just learned that Columbus, Ohio has been heralded as one of top 10 cities for art! This is for cities of 500,000 populations at least. It's featured in the June, 2006 "American Style Magazine"
Before I read this "newsflash", I personally was impressed with the Outdoor Art Pieces in Columbus.
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As teachers, Jill and I were attracted to the Discovery Park sculptures. This is the 1st Park devoted specifically to honor Ohio's public educators. Jill and I belong to the Illinois State Teachers Retirement System, and we were impressed that it was the "Friends of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (80th anniversary celebration)" that funded this project. "The park has the names of thousands of former and current STRS Ohio members who have helped others DISCOVER the joys and the value of learning."
But, the highlight of this display is the wonderful outdoor sculpture of children climbing with the supervision of teachers. The kids are climbing among the numbers and letters we teach them in America's public schools.
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At 140 Town Center in conjunction with the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund, another outdoor art display exists. It's the "Ohio Police & Fire Memorial Park" that "honors the memory of the heroes who serve and protect the citizens of Ohio."
The park and monument honors the commitment, heroism, and ultimate sacrifice of these men and women. It was commissioned in 2003 by the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund with many other benefactos who are listed.
The Sculpture depics and fireman and a policeman with a small child. Nearby is a park setting with flowers and benches as well as trees. It's quite a memorial.
These are just two examples of the wonderful art in Columbus, Ohio Leave a Comment
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In almost any city of good size in the United States, you will see homeless people either begging on the streets, sleeping in the parks, or loitering here and there. We had not seen any of these instances until we journeyed to the Old Deaf School Park on a Saturday morning. We were busy looking at the beautiful park, the architecture of the school and the gift shop, taking photographs galore when suddenly, I notice a body all enfolded in either blankets or a sleeping bag on one of the park benches near the upopened gift shop. I proceed cautiously to check it out, and my first assumption was correct...it was a person with their belongs nearby.
It was a startling realization, that sadness exists even in the most lovely settings. I backed away for some distance before I took a photograph. The entire time we were in the park (at least half an hour), the person continued to sleep. I do so hope that the person was actually sleeping and not hurt or dead!
You have to click on the photo to see because it is so far away.
This situation is, by no means, my fondest memory of Columbus. It is a rare moment in time that puts me back into the realm of reality, which I sometimes lose as I vacation. Leave a Comment
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While staying at the Hyatt on Capitol Square, both Jill and I were intrigued by the imposing edifice across the street; thus, we went to investigate. It turns out that this huge building is the Trinity Episcopal Church. Now, this is an old building. As the plaque indicates, it was organized in 1817, incorporated in 1832, and the present building was erected in 1869.
It's a Gothic Revival period building that takes up about one block of Broad and Third Streets. It's designated Historic Landmark, which we are thankful for...it cannot be destroyed by encroaching development.
On one side of the church, we noticed a door that was designated for free meals; therefore, we assume that they have a program for the homeless and the poor. (I sure to approve of that).
We kind of "giggled" when we saw another sign for the very lowest area (down some steps to a basement-like area) that indicated a PUB CRAWL. I have no idea what a Pub Crawl has to do with a church, but it appears that they serve Beer, and it is part of going from spot to spot to try different beers. Just when I think that I have heard it all, something new comes up to surprise me.
If anyone knows about this Pub Crawl situation, let me hear from you.
I will tell you that as a lover of old buildings and beautiful architecture, I was simply fascinated by this incredible Trinity Episcopal Church structure..
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Ohio State University is not only the largest school in Ohio, it also has one of the highest enrollments of any university in the United States. OSU is a dominant part of the Columbus community and in all of Ohio, although most people outside of academia know the school best for their football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes, who play their home games in the stadium pictured.
Our youngest daughter, Jennifer, attended OSU for five years and graduated with honors, recieving her B.S. and M.S. degrees in physical therapy. The commencement speaker for her graduation was President George W. Bush. In this photo Jennifer is in line to receive her hard earned and much deserved diploma.
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Yeah, I know, this is a pathetic picture, but if you click on it, it might give you a rough idea of what downtown Columbus looks like. I snapped this from the freeway when I first glimpsed Columbus. Leave a Comment
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Cosi is a Science center full of fun for adults and children.
It can take two days to actually cover this place. There are many on hand experiences here. Imax theaters, a trapeeze cycle to ride, stick your hand in a tornado maker, pretend you are a rock star, be a drummer, guitarist, run the stage lights etc.... Leave a Comment
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Go have lunch at the North Market
The North Market is Columbus's equivelant of Seattle's Pike Market, or Boston's Quincy Market. Not as large as those two places, it, nonetheless has its charms. Featuring excellent markets and food stalls, its a great place to have lunch, pick up some coffe, wine, or a quarter poud of Roquefort. Star of India is a standout for lunch. Leave a Comment
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Travel the entire length of High Street to get your bearings Columbus has two main streets that divide the city into quadrants: Broad Street (east-west) and High Street (north-south).
The north-south axis of Columbus is the more interesting of the two. Beginning a few miles south of downtown and driving north, one travels through the westernmost portion of German Village- known as 'the Brewery District', through downtown, past the Statehouse, past the Arena Distict, the incongruous Peter Eiesmann designed Convention Center, the Short North, the Ohio State University, Clintonville, The Whetstone 'Park of Roses' and then, after a few miles of commercial blight, to charming Worthington; all of which are worth a look. If one were to keep going North, on and out of the city, one would eventually pass Perkins Observatory, and run into Delaware, Ohio.
Hanging out with friends from all over the world brought to Columbus by Ohio State university or Columbus's service economy. Leave a Comment
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visit the zoo and wyandot lake. they are located next to eachother, so you could go to both places in one day. the zoo costs $7 for adults i believe..not sure about wyandot lake anymore, i haven't been there for years. wyandot lake is a little water & theme park. i loved it in my younger years, i'd probably go on occasion now, but i won't be caught dead (or alive) in a bathing suit ;p
well, columbus has been my home for 20+ years..but to be honest i don't really miss anything about it in particular. Leave a Comment
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Take in an OSU game (football, basketball, etc.). I used to live here, and although not an OSU fan, you felt the energy of being close to the action
Softball. I think that this city has more softball teams than anyplace else in the country. Leave a Comment
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