Metro Columbus offers plenty of events, attractions and things to do. We’ve put together a spring sampling for you to explore. Be sure to include some of these favorites in your weekend plans!
Capital City Half Marathon, May 2, 2015. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Whether you are a participant or a spectator, the Capital City Half Marathon offers a great time. 16,000 runners and walkers participate in this annual event. The Columbus Commons Fun Zone and after-race “Champagne and Chocolate” are always crowd-pleasers. Enjoy food, drink, an energetic crowd, and a post-race concert. Parking is available at the Columbus Commons Garages, but you should register a spot in advance! Also arrive early; nearby roads will close for the race.
Columbus Asian Festival, May 23-24, 2015. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This free event is an Asian cultural celebration filled with food, music, live performances, merchants, demonstrations and educational exhibits. Visually stunning and always entertaining, the Columbus Asian Festival draws around 50,000 visitors! Note, the Dragon Boat races take place on May 17.
Anthony Thomas Chocolates Tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This one-hour tour will take you through the wonders of this modern candy factory. You’ll see the art of candy making from start to finish in the 152,000 square-foot production area. Ready for chocolate? The tour conveniently ends at the 2,500 square-foot retail shop, where you can purchase treats to take home.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Don’t miss the Blooms & Butterflies exhibit, with hundreds of beautiful butterflies to be seen in the Pacific Island Water Garden. New butterflies are released daily. There are also dynamic exhibits featuring the flora and fauna of a rainforest, a desert, and a Himalayan mountain. Enjoy 88 acres of landscaped gardens and green space.
There’s always something fun to do in Central Ohio! We enjoy living and working in the Columbus area, and we’ll be happy to be your guide to local communities and neighborhoods. And when you’re ready to buy a home, we’ll be here to help you!
As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we serve your best interests at all times. Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interest at all times.
Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner!
Contact us with your home buying questions! Remember, we are with you every step of the way…all the way home!
Andrew Show
Broker, CEBA, CEBA-M, CNE, CSP, ABR-M, e-PRO, GREEN
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
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