One of the activities that Columbus is best known for is antiquing. This is so much the case, in fact, that most people that I meet ask me about the shops in town here when I tell them I call Columbus home. And although the antiques business has changed much with the popularization of online…
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Italianate. Prairie School. Queen Anne. Stick Style. American Four Square. How can all these architectural styles be found in one tiny little Midwestern town of 5,000? It seems unlikely, but Columbus has prime examples of those styles and more! We invite you to bundle up, hop in your car and take an auto tour of…
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Things are getting festive in Columbus! Although our annual tree lighting was cancelled and the 2020 Holiday Train has gone virtual, the citizens of Columbus have made up for it by bringing all those amazing holiday lights out from the basement or attic and showing their cheer! I filled up my best travel mug with…
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It’s that time of year again. The red, white, and blue bunting is going up on businesses and homes all over town. The fireworks tents seem to be popping up out of nowhere. Flip flops, frozen treats, and the aquatic center are part of nearly every Columbus kid’s daily routine. We’re known for our enthusiasm…
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Choo choo! The Holiday Train is coming to town. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train chugs into Columbus Friday, Dec. 7, at 9:00 p.m. The locomotive is a light show on rails and carries a surprise. One of the boxcars folds out into a stage, complete with lights, speakers and a full band. This year’s performers…
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