May 29, 2008

The Condominiums at North Bank and Arena District Attractions

Posted to Greg Giessler, Homes for Sale, Real Estate Markets

The condominiums at North Bank Park are the newest in downtown high rise upscale living. The condominiums are located on the corner of Neil Avenue and West Spring Street in the Arena District. North Bank offers spectacular views in all directions.

The condominiums offer two varieties of living - a 20 story glass tower with 88 residences ranging from 1,300-3,000 square feet and The Lofts which offer 21 one and two bedroom units ranging from 1,500 square feet to 2,500 square feet.

 

If you are interested in enjoying the downtown Columbus night life the areas surrounding The Condominiums at North Bank Park are the places to be. Located in the Arena District the condominiums are located within walking distance of the North Bank Park, Nationwide Arena (home of the Columbus Blue Jackets,) LifeStyle Community Pavilion, and newly under construction Huntington Park.

Huntington Park is going to be the new home of the Columbus Clippers, a triple AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Also, within walking distance is the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion which features indoor and outdoor concerts year round. This summer concert series features The Black Crowes, G. Love & the special sauce, Arlo Guthrie, and O.A.R. to name a few. If you are interested in all of these and Red, White, and Boom, Columbus’ Fourth of July celebration, or WaterFire on the mile, the Jazz and Rib Festival, and COSI, then downtown is the place for you!

For more information checkout: www.northbankcondos.com, www.promowestlive.com, www.waterfireonthemile.com, bluejackets.nhl.com.

Posted By: Greg Giessler


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May 28, 2008

Columbus Area Weekend Trips - A Travel Report

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Greg Giessler

Lake Erie, it's truly one of our Great Lakes! One of the nice amenities of living in Columbus, Ohio is the availability to travel within two hours and be accessible to so many entertaining places. This past Memorial Day weekend I had the opportunity to travel to Ruggles Beach which is located between two port towns of Huron and Vermilion. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer season on the lake. For many, it is the first weekend to set aside time to work on the boat and get it ready for the summer season. Many times it is the first weekend for friends to get together, enjoy the weather, grill out, and swap stories from the winter lull and share their excitement for being back on the water! It also enables those who enjoy fishing to talk shop about whether to fish for Walleye, Perch, and Small Mouth Bass and/or where the best place is to catch them. You can tell the die hard fisherman because by the time you are ready to go out on your boat they are already gearing up to cook their fish breakfast because they have caught their limit!

Fortunately for me it was the perfect weekend. I caught my largest Walleye ever of 26 inches much to my brother-in-law’s dismay. He is little more of a fanatic about fishing than me….just a wee bit. I think I might have ruffled his feathers a little by continually letting him know about the size of my fish. All in good cheer! I am also currently running with a MIT (marathon in training) group on Saturday mornings. Unfortunately, since I was at Lake Erie I was unable to run on the first Saturday with the club. However, I was able to have an enjoyable an eleven mile run, in the crisp morning air, on the shores of Lake Erie. I would not have changed a thing! You always know you have an enjoyed a weekend when you are sad to leave and I definitely did not want to go home! Hopefully I will be able to go up to the lake sooner than later…

Two websites include http://discoververmilion.com and http://cityofhuron.org if you are interested in learning more. As well, many other attractions are within a stones throw of these two towns including Cedar Point, an amusement park and access to Put-N-Bay and Kelley’s Island.

Posted By: Greg Giessler


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May 21, 2008

House Wine: Worthington’s wine shop

Posted to Columbus Suburbs, Greg Giessler

House Wine (the newest addition in downtown Worthington, Ohio) offers a vast assortment of fine wines and micro-brewed beers. House Wine stocks over 250 different wine labels picked by the owners and staff. The House Wine staff is extremely knowledgeable and more than willing to be of assistance in purchasing your wine or beer of choice. It is the perfect place for beginners to have a wonderful first time experience or for the wine aficionado. You can enjoy the wine on location for a $5 corkage fee or take your beverage of choice home with you.

House Wine also has the only Enomatic wine serving system in central Ohio. The Enomatic system gives people the ability to purchase a wine card, insert the card into the Enomatic machine, press a button and get served their wine of choice. It is a great way to sample a variety of wines before making the decision of which bottle to purchase or to purchase one at all.

The Thursday evening wine tasting and occasional beer tasting offers an enjoyable evening to sample different varieties of wines or beer. The first beer tasting was of the Bell’s Brewery out of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Samples included the Bell’s Winter White Ale, Two-Hearted Pale Ale, and porter, and double cream stout. This Thursday, May 21st, House Wine will be having another beer tasting of seasonal summer beers, including Bell’s Oberon, Bell’s Lager, Hop Sun Summer Wheat, raspberry wheat and a few other fine choices.

Weather permitting House Wine has an excellent outdoor patio to enjoy your beverage of choice. House Wine also offers Sangria to enjoy during the Worthington Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. I hope to see you there!

Posted By: Greg Giessler


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May 19, 2008

The Olentangy Trail

Posted to Columbus Suburbs, Greg Giessler

The Olentangy Multi-use trail is a 12.75 mile trail extending from Worthington Hills to downtown Columbus at the Confluence Park. Access to the trail is prevalent throughout Worthington, Clintonville, and The Ohio State University campus area. Many parks inclusive of the Worthington Hills Park, Clinton-Como Park, Whetstone Park, Northmoor Park, Tuttle Park, Confluence Park, and Antrim Park provide green spaces for people to stop along the way and/or drive to, to provide recreation, inspiration, and relaxation. Antrim Park has an extra 1.2 mile loop around Antrim Lake, which is a walking/running trail only.

Many marathon training groups and people walking with dogs and children enjoy the loop and the trails. It seems to be a popular spot to take a water break and chat with friends. Learn more using this Google Search

Posted By: Greg Giessler


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May 18, 2008

The McConnell Arts Center of Worthington - Open in Summer of 2009

Posted to Columbus Suburbs, Greg Giessler

The McConnell Arts Center of Worthington is the future centerpiece for the arts in this area. Yet to be completed, community leaders, including The Worthington Art Council, the City of Worthington, Worthington Schools, and numerous individuals have committed much time and effort in raising funds for the McConnell art center. The center has had tremendous community support. It will continue to add value to the already exceptional quality of life in the City of Worthington. The arts center will provide a a venue that includes a 220-seat auditorium, classrooms, studios, offices, and exhibit spaces.

The Packard building, where the art center will be located, was named after the architect who built the building, Frank Packard. The Packard building used to be the original Worthington High School. The art center should be open in summer of 2009 or soon there after.

Posted By: Greg Giessler


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