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240° Sweet makes marshmallows Martha would be proud of

by ammagan November 24, 2010

Once another lifetime ago, when I was a stay-at-home-mom, I spent one particular naptime thumbing through a Martha Stewart Living magazine. One of the recipes in that magazine was for homemade marshmallows. I remember thinking to myself, “who in the world would make their own marshmallows?” 240° Sweet, in Columbus, Indiana, that’s who. In fact, [...]

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Dining around downtown Columbus

by nwiltrout November 2, 2010

When my husband and I get a chance to have a date night, we don’t need to drive up to Indianapolis for a great meal. Tre Bicchieri in Columbus, Indiana (where we live) is a charming Italian restaurant nestled among many other local shops along Washington Street. The food is fantastic—I’ve had the pleasure of dining there many [...]

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Nienaber’s Farm Market

by nwiltrout October 16, 2010

I love to spread the joys of fall throughout the season. A trip to the apple orchard one weekend, pumpkin patch the next.  But if autumn is passing you buy more quickly than you’d like, and you need to check off all your favorite activities in one stop, Nienaber’s Farm Market in Columbus, Indiana is a [...]

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Freedom Field: Where everyone can play

by nwiltrout September 13, 2010

As you approach Freedom Field in Columbus, Indiana, it appears out of a sea of soccer fields like a mirage of childhood wonderment.  This innovative 1.5 acre playground inspired a chorus of “oohs” and “aahs” from my 3-year-old nephew when he visited. While you may think the name “Freedom” comes from the bright red, white and [...]

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Columbus: Unforgettable Getaway

by aatourism August 4, 2010

Last week I visited Columbus to tour the town and see its top attractions. This is the third post in a three-post series about my trip. On my trip to Columbus, I expected architecture to be the focal point of the town-and it was. Yet I also discovered that Columbus is a great destination for [...]

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Columbus: Unexpected Family Fun

by aatourism August 3, 2010

Last week I visited Columbus to tour the town and see its top attractions. This is the second post in a three-post series about my trip. The feeling I got when I stepped into downtown Columbus was delightful. The area is vibrant and youthful but still maintains its small-town charm. Another tourist, Edith from Maryland, [...]

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Columbus: Unmatched Architecture

by aatourism August 2, 2010

Last week I visited Columbus to tour the town and see its top attractions. This is the first post in a three-post series about my trip. Sweeping landscapes, impressive modern buildings and a variety of public art make Columbus, Indiana, an architectural rival to cities like Boston and Chicago. With a population of approximately 39,000, Columbus [...]

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Beat the Heat with Tasty Local Treats

by aatourism July 29, 2010

It’s hot outside and there’s no better way to cool off than with a delicious ice cream cone or milkshake! Creamy ice cream  makes a perfect treat on a summer afternoon and Indiana is filled with local restaurants that dish out some of the best ice cream you’ve ever tasted, often while serving up some [...]

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Tour Columbus, Indiana On Your Cell Phone

by erikdeckers June 26, 2010

As a social media consultant and technology geek, I’m always looking for interesting ways to use technology in new ways. The city of Columbus, Indiana (Bartholomew County) has found a new way for visitors to do just that: you can use your cell phone to call recorded messages that describe 11 architectural structures around the [...]

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The Girlfriend Ride: A different kind of girls getaway

by ammagan June 12, 2010

Many girlfriend getaways involve manicures and shopping and ladies lunching. If you’re looking for a getaway of a different speed, you must check out The Girlfriend Ride, taking place in Columbus, Indiana on Saturday, June 19. This event, which is a fundraiser for Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, is a friendly, girls-only bike ride. You [...]

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