Took K here for the Barbie exhibit. She loved it, and wanted half the Barbies (and knew some of…read morethe history already.) Housed in a nice historic building, it's just three small rooms. But they are nicely arranged and chock-full of interesting dolls, some almost 200 years old. There's a printed guide, and a treasure hunt sheet. The staff are super friendly and talked to Baby K a lot, about the displays and about her dolls. There are furnished rooms with interesting artifacts as well as antiques for sale, but we barely saw those. Definitely worth a visit if you are anywhere nearby, and a detour if you are at all into dolls like some K.

During the family trip to Columbus and while my brother was taking the exam for his insurance…read moreagent's license, my mom and me decided to explore. I told her there was this great antique store I wanted to try and brought her over to The Doll Museum at the Old Rectory as a surprise. My mom loves dolls. Still owns several of them. She used to have a ton of them. I never really liked them, they used to creep me out as a kid as I sometimes felt they were watching me. Still she absolutely loves them and I thought it would be a fun surprise for her to visit a Doll Museum. Anyway she realized the surprise as soon as she saw the sign. I laughed when she said... you lied! You said this was an antique store... well its both i responded! We walked in and were greeted by two sweet ladies who are part of Worthington Historical Society. They told us a bit about the society as well as the history of the building we were in, which was built back in 1845 as the Rectory of St.Johns Episcopal Church. It now holds the Doll Museum which has 19th and 20th Century dolls from all over the world and also has an antique/consignment store attached. They took us on a tour of the place and talked about the dolls they had on display. My mom was so happy throughout the tour, and made the entire trip to Columbus worth it. Once we were finished we shopped in the antique store where i found an antique porcelain figurine from Denmark, a few items i thought would make my living room look nicer, and some jewelry I bought for my bestie. I got her this vintage turquoise bracelet! Also the proceeds help fund the historical society, so it was for a good cause! My whole experience here was wonderful. Although I will never love dolls... i love antique stores. By the end, we left with a smile on our faces ready to continue enjoying our family trip. If you are into dolls or antiques, definitely come check this place out!

One of Columbus's best kept secrets. I love homes that don't destroy the footprints of the land…read morethey were built on. I wish they would do a tour a let us see some of the insides of these lovely homes!

This is a very intriguing neighborhood to walk or drive through, in regards to the architecture…read more The style was strongly influenced by the design of Frank Lloyd Wright (though none were actually designed by the architect himself) - the actual architect was one who had worked on some of Wright's buildings, Theodore Van Fossen. The initial home and the idea were that of the Wakefields, with Martha getting the credit for the idea and her husband Richard for the construction, per the signage in the neighborhood. While a close-up tour would be fascinating, these properties are privately owned and lived in, so being mindful and respectful of that is appropriate. Nonetheless, you can still definitely get the vibe and vision from a nice stroll. The homes were designed to work with each other visually, as well as with the landscaping, which includes ravines. I heard they did have organized tours at times pre-pandemic, and that would certainly be something interesting to do should those start up again.

My wife and I took the Columbus Central City tour yesterday. The van arrived a little before the…read morescheduled departure. As we approached Jeff greeted me by name. Turns out we were the only ones on the tour. We traveled through many neighborhoods giving us a chance to see some areas we hadn't previously visited. Jeff was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Columbus as well. We had a very enjoyable afternoon and will look forward to the next tour.

Jeff was wonderful guide/driver. His love and knowledge of Columbus was amazing... my wife and I…read morepurchased about 2 1/2 yrs ago condominium in this area (to be close to grandkids and as a place to retire). Now we want to know more about the history, architecture, parts of the town, people, ethnic food etc. Jeff fulfill our expectations and some more. I fully recommending his tour and company. What a wonderful way to spend time in Ohio.

I really enjoyed going to Java central. The baristas were so kind and helpful in recommending…read moredrinks. I also thought the drinks were really fun and creative. I got the sugar plum latte with oatmilk and loved it. I am kind of picky about drinking coffee or lattes unless I make them myself (as a former barista ) but I really enjoyed it. I was also very happy to see there was a great amount of seating in the back and it was a cozy environment. I was able to have my drink, sit down and do some work! I am looking forward to visiting again!

We actually came for the entertainment. Sally and Simon were singing and playing acoustic…read moreinstruments. The little stage in the back was cozy and fun. Many people were there to be entertained. We ordered coffee and bottle water at the counter. Fun vibe at this venue. We will definitely come back.

Inniswood is one of my current favorite places to walk. It has beautiful paths smooth, many of…read morewhich are ADA accessible, and a few dirt ones, as well as little boardwalks. Not only is it a great space to come explore and learn about different types of plants, but it's pretty friendly for all ages! They have a little play area and a treehouse, as well as a path called the storybook trail where there are signs and illustrations for a nature based story along the path- all at small children's height. There are always parts of the park that are secluded, even on busy holidays or weekends - it's easy to find a peaceful place to sit, paint, journal, or relax away from too much noise. There are many benches all over so plenty of places to sit in the sun or shade.

It's a beautiful morning…read more I think I'll go outside a while and just smile Just take in some clean fresh air Ain't no sense in staying inside If the weather's fine and you got the time It's your chance to wake up and plan another brand new day Either way It's a beautiful morning at Innis Metro Park I am going to get there at 7 and stay till dark It's free year round with activities that abound With 2,000 species of plants to look at I'm sure you'll see something that will astound

This well preserved marker is not part of the State of Ohio's program. Instead, it is part of the…read morelocal Clintonville Historical Society. Located along busy High Street and across from a chicken restaurant, it remembers one of the oldest residents of the area. Certainly someone I would like to have met. The marker reads: "The Treaty of Greenville temporarily ended the Indian Wars and opened the West to white settlers. Kihue (aka Bill Moose), a Native American and member of the Wyandotte tribe, was born in Ohio in 1837. By 1846, all but twelve Wyadotte families and removed to Kansas. Bill and his family remained in Ohio. They kept the native traditions, traveling throughout the state, using the rivers as guides. In 1878 Bill Moose joined the Sells Brothers Circus. he traveled the world playing the role of Indian in Bill Cody's Wild West Show. In 1915 he returned to Central Ohio. He made his home in a cave in the Overbrook (Adena) Ravine. When this cave home collapsed, neighbors built him a cabin at the corner of Indianola and Morse Roads. Bill lived in that cabin for many years. He entertained the children of the area with his life stories. Ultimately he moved to the Franklin County Home for the Aged. Kihue died on July 12, 1937, a few months shy of his 100th birthday. Tens of thousands were said to have attended his funeral. His final resting place is along the Scioto River. A stone tepee marks the site. Bill Moose is known as the Last Wyandotte of Ohio." [Review 11278 overall, 1055 of 2019.]

This historic home stands along high street, just north of Olde Worthington. It was once the…read moreresidence of Orange Johnson , a local comb-maker, and a few other families. The oldest part of the house was built in 1811 by Arora Buttles, which includes the kitchen with the original walk-in fireplace and a bread oven. The federal style facade and four more rooms were added by Johnson in 1816, making it one of central Ohio's oldest homes still standing in its original location. The Orange Johnson House is decorated in period furniture from important early Worthington families. It also houses a small museum of objects from Worthington's early colonial history, as well as Native American artifacts and a collection of 19th century women's hair combs and comb making tools. Costume-clad docents lead guided tours through the Orange Johnson House on Sundays from 2 until 5, from April through December- or by appointment. The museum is owned and operated by the Worthington Historical Society. A great time of year to visit is either during the holidays, when the home is decorated to the gilt or during midsummer when the herb garden is in full bloom and the lavender is just gorgeous!

I went with my daughter on a school field trip. It was very well done, the guides were dressed in…read morePioneer dress. They were knowledgeable and did a fantastic job.

This Greek-revival style home, completed in 1845, was the rectory for St. John's Episcopal Church…read more It was the home of 15 rectors over the course of 80 years. The building was originally located on the Village Green next to the church, but it was eventually moved a few times and finally ended in it's current location in 1978. It once served as administrative offices for Worthington Schools, but is now headquarters for the Worthington Historical Society, which also owns the historic building. The Old Rectory is one of the 29 sites in Worthington on the National Register of Historic Places. It also houses a cool little Doll Museum.

The city of Worthington, founded in 1803, is one of the oldest towns in central Ohio. The…read moreWorthington Historical Society was founded in 1955 as an organization to protect the heritage of the village. The historical society now owns the historic Orange Johnson House, which is a living museum; the Old Rectory, which houses a Doll Museum; and an Indian Mound on on Plesenton Drive. The mound, which is among a few left in Ohio, is made available to Ohio State University for archaeological studies. The Worthington Historical Society is best known for its annual tour of homes, which takes place in July.

From the owner: The Old Rectory, owned by the Worthington Historical Society, houses a Gift Shop with consigned and…read moredonated antiques & collectibles, as well as a Doll Museum that specializes in 19th and 20th century dolls.