August 16, 2010

Still time for fun!

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

We are nearing the end of summer! Still lots to do, so do not stress. Sunday night, August 8, residents were treated to a concert on the Green in downtown Olde Worthington. The Ohio State University Alum Band preformed to the crowd of people and did their best to ready everyone for another, hopefully, successful football season. Now more concerts are planned so check them out at www.worthington.org for their schedule. If you are looking for last minute get-aways before the school year starts, Cedar Point and Kings Island are just a few hours away from Columbus/Worthington, Ohio and are sure to put smiles on your children’s faces and yours. The Columbus Zoo, which remains open all year and the water park is great fun  Not to be missed is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and, while you are there, you might want to attend one of the Cleveland Indians’ Baseball games.  Have fun, school starts soon.

Posted by:  Phil Giessler


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July 13, 2010

Worthington, Ohio celebrates July 4 with a BANG!

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

This year again Worthington came through with a fun filled day for the entire family in honor of July 4. I was fortunate to have been raised above the crowd in the outstanding Worthington Fire Departments ladder truck for pictures shown here. I was able to capture the Worthington Presbyterian Church steeple, the flags, and the people enjoying the picnic.

Beginning early with exhibits at the McConnell Arts Center the day was complete with nighttime fireworks filling the sky. Sponsored by the Dublin-Worthington Rotary and he city of Worthington, and open to the public, food was served, the Columbus Zoo visited with animal babies, face painting was a popular event and the Worthington Police Dept. provided child fingerprinting as well! The community was entertained by the Medieval Knights and enjoyed a Blacksmith demonstration. Popcorn and beach balls were given out by Cam Taylor Co., Realtors and all were serenaded by the Orange Johnson Singers. A city founded in 1803, Worthington’s community heritage is celebrated and community spirit is strong. Consider visiting Worthington, Ohio.










Posted by:  Phil Giessler


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June 30, 2010

Home and Life in Worthington, Ohio

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

Located in the heart of Olde Worthington is a lovely home just steps away from shopping, buses, restaurants and schools. Olde Worthington, has a historic feeling and a very active community life. This particular home has granite, hardwood, new baths and kitchen and much, much more. See this home on www.camtaylor.com . As well it is within walking distance of the Worthington Farmers’ Market, held each Saturday morning.

Currently in Worthington, Ohio the month of June is dedicated to Hi Neighbor month. This is a cooperative activity between the city of Worthington community relations council and is promoted by Cam Taylor Co., Realtors®. Around the city and in the entire Worthington School area, some of which is in the city of Columbus, Ohio, people are hosting neighborhood parties, gatherings, ice-cream socials and cook-outs. This is a time to get out and meet and greet each other….the goal to keep the community strong.

Sunday, July 4, the community will gather to celebrate the day with a family picnic just a block away from the Village Green, in front of the Thomas Worthington High School. Games, food and fireworks will top off the event. Visit Worthington, Ohio for Saturday morning activities, Farmers Market and wonderful shops and restaurants.

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June 16, 2010

Fill the summer with fun in Columbus, Ohio!

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

Just a short drive from Columbus, Ohio there are so many possibilities for summer fun. All are within the surrounding Columbus area or at most just a couple of hours away, and all popular events for the whole family!

Consider driving to Nelsonville Pottery, 1-740-753-1285, call for hours of operation.

The Franklin Park Conservatory, runs the Blooms and Butterflies exhibit thru July 4, 2010. Children delight as the butterflies fly overhead and even land on a hand or arm if you are lucky. As well, the foliage is wonderful as you walk through the exhibit.  

June 19, adults only, is Zoofari at the Columbus Zoo. Featuring food, music and fun, this is the annual fundraiser for the Columbus Zoo. 

June 19-20 is the annual Olde Worthington Arts Festival, ranked 35 in the top 100 art fairs. Held on the Village Green at the corner of Rt. 161 and Rt. 23 (High St.) there is art for every taste. 

The Easton Art Fair, held at Easton Town Center, is being held June 25-27. .

June 27 is the walking German Village Haus Tour. German Village, located just south of downtown Columbus, is an area of restored homes with fabulous gardens and brick walks.

The Wilds, in Cumberland, OH 43732 (740) 638-5030. The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative wildlife conservation centers in the world and a must visit this summer. Be sure to call ahead for available tours.

Of course COSI is open year round and the exhibits change often. A day at the Center of Science and Industry will surely call you back for further visits.

Take advantage of all Columbus, Ohio and areas have to offer! Enjoy your summer!

Posted by:  Phil Giessler


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May 27, 2010

Dublin, Ohio Homes for Sale and the 2010 Memorial Tournament

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Homes for Sale, Phil Giessler

For those of you planning on attending the Dublin, Ohio 2010 Memorial Tournament, the first day of the event is May 31 and the golfing runs through June 6. Held at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, this event draws thousands. Be sure to check on parking and hotels at www.dublin.oh.us.

While you are in Dublin take a chance to drive by several homes currently on the market. 7045 Rob Roy in Tartan fields, 8836 Filiz in Woods on Seldom Seen, 4603 Stockport Circle in Wedgewood Hills, and 7901 Riverside Drive, along the Scioto River. All these homes and more can be seen on our website by clicking central Ohio homes and putting the address in the space provided. Pictured is 4606 Stockport Circle listed at $900,000 by Carla Zak, with Cam Taylor Company Realtors. Visit our website to see all the central Ohio homes currently on the market or call us at 1-800-848-6996.

Enjoy the tournament!

Posted by:  Phil Giessler


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May 14, 2010

Memorial Golf Tournament in Columbus, Ohio

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

I am not a golfer but my closest friends are. They are able to relax and enjoy and not be too competitive.

The Memorial Tournament, hosted at the Championship Muirfield Village Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio, is right around the corner. Kick-off is May 31, 2010 in Dublin, Ohio. The question today seems to be will Tiger Woods attend or not? With a bad neck, possibly not better by the end of May, the tournament may see fewer attendees if Tiger is absent. In the past, without Tiger, attendance has been down. While it seems that personal morals and professional golf are not related, it seems a shame to me that people might elect to stay away if Tiger does not play. Enough said about that.

Dublin, Ohio has been host to the Memorial Tournament since its beginning, Jack Nicklaus, its founder, being a home town boy, raised in Columbus, Ohio. The Club was build beginning in 1972. The first tournament was held on Memorial Day in 1974 between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf. The first actual Memorial Tournament was held in 1976 at the Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Muirfield is one of many housing communities within the Dublin, Ohio area and school district. Dublin has a newly renovated downtown area with shopping and restaurants, and the city has surely grown from a small crossroads in the past. The school system is strong  and the community is a very popular area to call home. Nearby is the Columbus Zoo, with the just arrived white polar bears. Many are spending their leisure time roaming the zoo weekends and schools are making the zoo their end of the year field trips.

Whether golf, eating out, shopping or walking the zoo are your pleasure, Dublin, Ohio is the place to be. Make Dublin your home! Call us at 800-848-6996 or visit our website www.camtaylor.com to see the current homes available in Dublin and all of Central Ohio. Let us be your Realtor® We are here to help you 24/7. Call our relocation experts today!

Posted by:  Phil Giessler


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March 24, 2010

BIG HEARTS - The Annual Battle of Worthington

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

Last week Worthington Kilbourne, one of two Worthington, Ohio high schools hosted the annual Battle of Worthington. Each year Worthington Kilbourne High School and Thomas Worthington High School alternate gyms for this event.

If you have not attended this wonderful event, you need to put it on your schedule for March, 2011. The Worthington Stars are made up of boys and girls with special needs from the community. Their opponents are middle school basketball players from the four Worthington middle schools. What an awesome evening! The cheerleaders for the Worthington Stars keep the crowd going and added to the excitement this year was the band from the Ohio School for the Blind.

The captain this year was Daniel, who while not playing basketball works at a local pizza shoppe Primo Pizza and is the “shred man” at our real estate office, Cam Taylor Co., Realtors. Realtor Greg Giessler and good friend Ohio State football player alum Dimitrious Stanley are pictured here with Daniel. Greg has volunteered for several years along with so many community people in putting this event together.

Parents, friends, school buddies, community leaders, teachers, and more friends attend this heart warming event which has been on going for close to 7 years or more. The camaraderie among the “Stars” is such a sight as they high five each other and make sure that each team member gets his or her chance to score. While the nation is watching March Madness, a group of us in Worthington, Ohio are cheering for the Stars.

Visit Worthington! We are a great community to call home!

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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March 22, 2010

Columbus, Ohio, what a great place to live!

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Downtown Columbus, Phil Giessler

Partly due to the current March Madness Basketball tournament, shown on national TV, Columbus, Ohio is getting the attention we have earned.  We are a place to call home and a great atmosphere to raise a family or to retire and live “where it’s happening.”

Columbus, Ohio is proud of The Ohio State University, located in and around central Columbus with branches located around the state.  Our academic standards are high, our athletic success is evident in our standings in men’s and women’s basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, and a wide variety of sports. Check out www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com to read for yourself!

A visit to Columbus, Ohio and surrounding suburbs, is well worth the short drive from anywhere in Ohio and the only way to get a true feel of buckeye spirit.  If you are too far away to drive, our easily accessible airport will bring you into the area and rental cars are readily available. Or, you can take a Greyhound bus which drops you right in the middle of the downtown activities, you can board a city bus which will take you almost anywhere within the city area or grab a taxi.  The best way to see the downtown is on foot!  So, bring your walking shoes!

However if you plan to visit Columbus, get to the downtown area which offers entertainment, dining, and over-night lodging. Partly due to the many things going on year round in Columbus, Ohio, the residential market is booming.  Attached are just two examples of our “downtown” listings in the exciting areas of the north market and around the area we call the Northbank. Full of wonderful spots to eat, shop , see a movie, visit a museum or spend several hours at the popular COSI learning exhibit, this is a prime center for entertainment of all kinds.  Plan to spend the day!

Not far and just East of the city of Columbus is  New Albany with its very popular Easton Town Center, has attracted people from all around the Ohio area and beyond. And, just a short drive north of the city, the Polaris Fashion Mall in the Westerville/Powell zip codes offers a truly great day of shopping, eating, or resting in the movie theaters. 

Visit us to learn about all the city housing offers: www.camtaylor.com.  We will be happy to give you a tour of the city, if you are interested in moving to Columbus.  This visit includes a drive around the area, and if desired, visits to  our very strong school systems  to meet with counselors there.  We can help you with any home you may be interested in and we are experts in the real estate market, just having received the Awards for Excellence from the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® conference in early March, 2010. 

Residential homes and the condominium market in Central Columbus and beyond is booming.  Call us at 1-800-848-6996 or visit us at www.camtaylor.com.

Come see what Columbus, Ohio offers!

 

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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March 09, 2010

Bored?

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

Oh my. It was around 4:00 and I was out walking our red fox lab when two elementary school students passed by. I said hello and asked, “how are you?” The boy, around 4th or 5th grade, without a moment to think answered, “bored.” These children were returning from a long day at school and to give them the benefit of the doubt, I will say they were tired and ready to relax. But bored?

How can a 10 year old be bored in Worthington, Ohio? Not only do we have libraries, parks, playgrounds, after school programs, and any sport you can think of, there are educational websites to relax and play. Bored? So sad that our children need to be entertained 24/7 and require immediate gratification.

So, bored? Visit these sites:

These are just a few of the websites I found. There are so many more.

PLUS, there is nothing like a walk outside or a bike or scooter to avoid boredom. The best sleep follows outside playtime and with the weather getting better each day, push those kids outside! You can grab a book, sit at the front window and watch them having fun.

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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March 05, 2010

Great places to eat in Columbus, Ohio

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

Our favorite spot to eat and get away from the hectic pace is the North Star Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. We first visited the original location on High Street around the Short North area. A darling young couple, Katie and Kevin Malhame opened the location several years ago. It was so popular among the Columbus people that they opened the second North Star, further north on High Street, just south of Henderson Rd. Healthy food, freshly squeezed orange juice, great coffee, green tea and the best pancakes in the city and granola and yogurt are just a few of the morning specials. Lunch begins at 11 and dinner is served. Now they are planning another location at Easton. Katie and Kevin really know how to serve their public with healthy and mouth-watering food. Much of the food is purchased from local vendors/farmers. Visit the restaurant group at www.TheNorthstarCafe.com. We highly recommend this as a favorite spot to eat and get away from the maddening crowd.

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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March 02, 2010

North Market Columbus Ohio

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Downtown Columbus, Phil Giessler

Columbus’ only public market with bakeries, candy makers and meat offerings. This outstanding area of north downtown Columbus is comprised of independent shoppes and local farmers who bring their produce to the market. March 3 offers a Chef Series cooking class, March 6, the piano Peddler and March 7, another cooking class with seafood suppers. Columbus trendy short north area is just west of High St. Between Vine and Spruce. It features 35 venders with a variety of offerings. Included are knitted items to fresh fish and poultry. Visit www.northmarket.com.

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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March 02, 2010

Children's Activities

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

With spring right around the corner here in the central Ohio area, but winter weather still holding on, parents are seeking entertainment ideas for their children. Libraries are a great and free place to entertain kids. Most libraries have children story times for pre-school children and schedules can be found on community websites. Just type into Google the community (Worthington, Upper Arlington, Dublin, Powell, New Albany, Westerville, Hilliard, Grandview, Clintonville, Columbus) you are looking for and select from there. As well, the Franklin Park Conservatory is a wonderful place to take children. Blooms and Butterflies begin March 13 and is awesome, enthralling entertainment for kids of all ages. Check out a multitude of activities here. You will find a calendar of events with suggested age appropriateness. An especially enjoyable place is the Railroad Museum in the Upper Arlington, Northwest Columbus area. This offers a ride in a small train around the site as well as a tour of an authentic train, just like in the old days! Birthday parties are held there as well as community events. You can visit their website here. Remember, spring is just around the corner so hang in there and soon the children will be running outside again! Have fun!

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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March 01, 2010

Schools in Central Ohio

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

Recently our granddaughter was fortunate to be selected to participate in a reading intervention program at a central Ohio elementary school. Her interest in reading is blooming but her ability to read “chapter books” which seemingly is her goal, is a bit slow. She is taken from the classroom every day of the school week, for 30 minutes one on one participation, with a reading specialist. She tells us they write words in the sand and do lots of fun things. She does not mind at all being taken out of the classroom and is able to make up her missed lessons in the room at another time or as a homework assignment. We see her progressing rapidly and she is almost ready to attack the “chapter books” she so strongly wishes to read. Many of the Columbus area schools and suburbs offer reading intervention in the elementary schools.

Worthington, Upper Arlington, Dublin and Olentangy school systems are outstanding programs and to learn more about the school systems in the central Ohio area visit http://ilrc.ode.state.oh.us.

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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February 25, 2010

The Worthington, Ohio Public Library

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Phil Giessler

I just returned from the Worthington, Ohio public library located in the “Olde Worthington” section of the city. We felt welcomed from the moment we entered the front doors. Our 3 year old granddaughter squealed with delight while her 7 year old sister explained that in a library she needed to whisper. It is wonderful that in the surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas; Worthington, Westerville, Hilliard, Dublin, Clintonville, Powell and New Albany and downtown Columbus, offer so much to children. When the children feel comfortable running and enjoying themselves in the children’s areas, it promotes their enthusiasm for reading.

Central Ohio and suburbs all offer outstanding libraries to the public and we appreciate that. If you are searching for a new home you would be pleased with the Columbus library system. Click here to see a list of Columbus libraries.

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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June 06, 2008

Marathon in Training week two …

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Greg Giessler

Once again I missed the group training session at Thomas Worthington High School. Fortunately, I did not miss the long run for the week. Instead of staying in Columbus for the weekend I had the opportunity to travel to southeast Ohio close to Logan in the Hocking Hills region. Outside of Logan is a year round retreat called Camp Akita. Camp Akita is a mission of the First Community Church, in Columbus, Ohio. The camp can accommodate a wide range of group sizes up to 200 people. Camp Akita has over 1,200 acres, 15 acres of hiking trails, and a 7 acre lake. The land was originally donated by John Galbreath, a local philanthropist, back in 1949.

The weekend was perfect! Great weather and good times had by all. A group of about 10 went down for the weekend to help prepare the camp before the summer sessions begin. We had projects of making a nature center, making flower boxes, and quite a bit of moving furniture from building to building.

I was lucky enough to be able to go for a 10mile run through the camp trails and along some of the winding roads surrounding the camp. The hills made more difficult than running in Columbus on the Olentangy multi-use trail, but it was a nice and welcome change. The only sounds were the sounds of nature and me.

Later in this summer I will be travelling with a group of 15 people through Camp Akita to Luperon in the Dominican Republic to build houses. This will be my third and the third overall mission trip with Akita International to the Dominican Republic. Both times in the past have been unbelievable experiences.

If you have the ability to travel to Camp Akita or travel to the Hocking Hills region of Ohio you will have a memorable experience. For further information check out http://www.campakita.org

Posted By: Greg Giessler


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June 06, 2008

Arena District Kickball - Fun Columbus Sports

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Downtown Columbus, Greg Giessler

What do you get when a cow and a chicken mate? Brown chicken brown cow! (said with a little twang of bow chicka bow wow.) As well, you get the team name of our Arena District Kickball team. Yesterday marked the first game of our summer kickball season! The game was played in McFerson Commons located near North Bank Park, The North Bank Condominiums, and Burnham Square in downtown Columbus. The league is sponsored by the Frog Bear and Wild Boar Bar.

Team Brown Chicken Brown Cow started the season with an unimpressive performance. Somehow, team Saved by the Balls was able to score at will against our inexperienced field play. When it was all said and done team Saved by the Balls had scored eighteen points while team Brown Chicken Brown Cow had a big zero. Some might call that that a goose egg or for our purposes a chicken egg! Despite not scoring a single point Brown Chicken Brown Cow managed to have a good time! Though we have a lot of work to do on the field, I am sure Brown Chicken Brown Cow will be able to make up for it in after game festivities win or lose!

Our team is comprised of over twenty players that are somehow connected through work at, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Camp Akita, or because someone was able to persuade them to come out and play kickball. I mean, who wouldn’t want to come out and play kickball, right? All in all, it was a great time and provided a place to meet new people and reconnect with some old friends!

Interested in learning more checkout the website http://www.arenaathletic.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 22, 2008

Incredible houses on the market in Dublin, Ohio - near Muirfield Village Golf Club

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incredible houses for sale in dublin, ohio near golf courseDo you love golf? Dublin, Ohio is home to one of the best golf courses and PGA Tournaments in the world. Muirfield Village Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus designed course. Sometimes called Jack's tournament, the 2008 Memorial Tournament will be played May 26-June 1 in Dublin, Ohio. The tournament features the most elite golfers.

If you are planning on attending the tournament or happen to be visiting Columbus, stop by and see some incredible houses we have on the market.

At 5238 Schuette Dr. in Dublin, you will find this like new, custom built home on 3/4 acre lot. The kitchen features a hearth room along with hardwood floors. The lower level is finished with a wet bar, full bath, study area, media area and game table area.incredible houses for sale in dublin, ohio near golf course

What a great value at 6541 Ballantrae Pl. in Dublin! This house backs to greenspace in the Ballantrae subdivision. The upstairs features 4 bedrooms along with a bonus room. The lower level is finished with a wet bar and full bath.

Please contact Cam Taylor Realtors at 800.848.6996 to schedule a visit!

Posted By: Dawn Tolan


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May 18, 2008

Pioneer Day in Worthington, Ohio

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What fun it was to drive by the Orange Johnson home in Worthington and see the third graders playing games (typical pioneer games) dressed in costume. The Orange Johnson House is Worthington’s finest example of early architecture. Orange Johnson was born in 1790 and came to Worthington in 1814 as a comb maker.

Today, the Orange Johnson home is a museum open to the public and enjoyed by many students in Worthington and neighboring schools. The Worthington Historical tried to acquire the site but the expense was too great. In 1963 the property was bought by Toll Gate Square upon which Toll Gate Condos were built. They were one of the first condos built in Worthington. They are very popular as you can walk downtown and enjoy our wonderful village.

Posted By: Penny Call and Ellen Hudson


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May 13, 2008

Westerville, Ohio Arts Festival

Posted to Columbus Attractions, Columbus Suburbs, Phil Giessler

Westerville, Ohio will be hosting their annual Arts Festival this year Sat. July 12 and Sun. July 13 in Heritage Park, Westerville. This will be the 35th year for the event where you can hear live music and see the arts. You can find out more about this event by visiting www.westervillechamber.com. Westerville has wonderful housing for all needs including: single family detached residences, condominiums and patio homes ranging in price from under $100,000.00 to $750,000.00.

Posted By: Phil Giessler


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May 01, 2008

Columbus Culture

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For the culturally minded, we have Broadway Theater shows, art museums, Ohio’s Center of Science and Industry, the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium with our Director Emeritus, Jack Hanna. We have a world renown conservatory and botanical garden, Franklin Park COnservatory. We’re in the top 10 of hotspots for nanotechnology. We have “destination malls” for the most discriminating of shoppers and our restaurants are second to none.
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March 31, 2008

Galleries and Performing Arts

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Columbus has an energetic arts community that is always creating, displaying, and entertaining. The Columbus Museum of Art located downtown on East Broad Street houses European and American art up through the modern period, while the Ohio State University’s Wexner Center for the Arts mainly showcases contemporary works. The King Arts Complex is a pioneer arts organization that celebrates the city’s diversity with many cultural exhibits and events. Columbus is home to a large number of performing arts groups, including the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Opera Columbus, BalletMet, and the Contemporary American Theatre Company. The city’s downtown area has three major historical theaters—the Southern, the Ohio, and the Palace. Aside from these theaters, Columbus also boasts large music concert venues, such as the Nationwide Arena, Value City Arena, and Germain Amphitheater.
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March 31, 2008

Columbus Ohio Sports

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Although Columbus’ pride and joy is the NCAA Big Ten Ohio State Buckeyes, the city hosts a variety of other sports such as Major League Soccer’s the Columbus Crew, NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Arena Football League’s the Columbus Destroyers. Golf lovers will find inspiration in Columbus, as it is home to PGA Champion Jack Nicklaus. The course he designed, located in nearby Dublin, is the Muirfield Village Golf Club, which hosts the PGA Memorial Tournament.
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March 31, 2008

Columbus Ohio Attractions

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When it comes to recreation, Columbus has something for everyone. History buffs, fashionistas, and avid sports fans alike will enjoy Columbus for its wide variety of world-class attractions.
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March 31, 2008

Historical Columbus, OH Attractions

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Columbus has numerous historical sites that are dedicated to preserving and commemorating the city’s past. One such site is the Ohio Statehouse, a beautiful Greek Revival building constructed between 1839 and 1861, stands today as the seat of state government and is open for tours by costumed guides who elaborate on the building’s history and significance in the early years of Ohio. Another landmark that illuminates this time period is the Kelton House. The Kelton House is the historical Victorian home of Sophia and Fernando Kelton, who risked their livelihood in order to protect fugitive slaves making their way to freedom. Guests of the house can learn from “Sophia” what it was like to live in a Victorian home that was part of the Underground Railroad. Another attraction that brings history to life in Columbus is the exact scale replica of Christopher Columbus’ ship the Santa Maria, which is docked on the Scioto Riverfront. The non-sailing ship was constructed in 1992 to commemorate the city’s namesake.
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