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🌰 Hiking through graves, pickleball courts hiding across the city, and the food spots Ohio State locals swear by

Columbus never runs out of surprises. Plus the best things to do in Columbus this September and the pickleball courts worth seeking out before fall takes over.

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Chuck Kluckhohn
August 28, 2026

Good morning Columbus!

Together With Vittoria

When the Occasion Calls for More Than an Ordinary Dinner, Go to Vittoria in Powell

It’s safe to say they know what they’re doing… After all, they’ve been serving up classic Italian dishes in a Tuscan-style setting for 18 years.

Adventure

Buried Secrets: The Hidden Cemeteries Inside Columbus Metro Parks

Discover the hidden cemeteries inside Columbus Metro Parks, from historic Quarry Trails graves to haunted Battelle Darby Creek.

Things to Do

Your Guide to 74 September Events in Central Ohio (So You Don’t Hear About Them After They Happen)

It's September, which means the weather is GORGEOUS, the Buckeyes are back, and the awesome events keep rolling. Here are the ones you shouldn't miss.

🎾 Game, set, paddle

Columbus has more pickleball courts than most people realize.

Free drop-in spots, indoor options for when the weather turns, and a few venues that have absolutely no business hosting pickleball but do anyway.

This guide has all of them.

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Food & Drink Guides

10 Best Places to Eat Near Ohio Stadium Before or After an Ohio State Game

Looking for the best places to eat near Ohio Stadium before or after an Ohio State game? Here are 10 walkable spots worth your time (and appetite).

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