Apples and food were amazing. We bought farmyard passes for everyone and had a bunch of fun playing…read morefor the day. It is general admission for activities so adults do pay as well but it was worth it. Even picked up a few specialty pumpkins on our way out. Highly recommend.

What a great find! I occasionally pass by here and thought it was just a small orchard. To my…read moresurprise, there's a lot to do here. Parking: free parking, and lots of it! Activities: there's a kids area with a small kids train (I also saw adults hop on), a paintball area, 2 huge bounce areas, a corn pot, apple orchard, a small pond. and so much more! Food/Drink: fun selection of quick, fall free foods like shredded chicken or pulled pork sandwiches. You can purchase a cup of hot apple cider or a gallon of it. There are also pumpkin donuts - which I really wanted, but they were sold out when I arrived. Definitely recommend stopping by for some family/friend/solo fun!

We'd been to the park, but not here. Kid K loved it. A nature center in the park, beautiful…read moreinside and out, with plenty for kids to do and some for adults too. I enjoyed reading and learning, she bounced from playplace to art display to library to interactive displays. All in a sustainable building, with restrooms indoors and out, coloring pages to grab, wonderful views through the many windows. Helpful staff. Plenty of parking. I remember when this peninsula was a wasteland, with the impound lot. Probably the last time I was here was 30 years ago to help a friend get his car. It's totally different now. A nature preserve in the heart of the city.

This is a great center located within the Scioto Audubon Metro Park. There are great views of the…read moregreen space, the river, the signature water tower in the park, and the Columbus city skyline. The center itself is a nice space filled with plenty of natural light, fireplaces on both the interior and exterior, and a lot of great amenities. There's a very nice library space with plenty of materials for adults and kids, including, of course, some great birding resources, and comfy seating. Several turtles are on display, including a snapping turtle and a box turtle, and there are two more on the way shortly - a painted turtle and a spotted turtle, whose aquariums were set up. This room also has some interesting displays about invasive species, craft activities (at the time of our most recent visit, these were penguin bookmarks and suncatcher snowflakes), and other fun touches. A really nice playroom is also offered, with places for kids to climb, crawl, hide out in tunnels, and more. Rotating art exhibits make an appearance in the hallways. A current one at the time of our most recent visit, called Artificial Modernity by Taylor Moon Castagnari, provided some interesting looks at birds and how environmental impacts affect them through digital illustrations. The staff at the front desk are friendly and helpful and can get you set up with information or checking out materials, like binoculars or kids explorer packs. They also offer a lot of programs and events, including story times, bird watching, and more.

Amazing staff! Great food! Gorgeous outdoor patio! And I think the best Sauvignon blanc I have ever…read moredrank!!

From the moment this establishment opened, it exceeded my expectations and quickly became a…read morefantastic addition to our town. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The wine selection is impressive, and the generous flights allow you to fully appreciate each offering. The food pairings are perfect, and they offer special dining options for various occasions, such as Valentine's Day, which did not disappoint. The ambiance is relaxed and perfect indoors or out. Whether I visit alone, with a friend, or with my husband, I always leave with a smile on my face!

Wow, what a fun event! There is something interesting to see around every corner and gallery space!…read moreJust walking by open doors reveals music, activities, and a huge variety of art. In addition the galleries and restaurants, there were a ton of pop-up tents, amazing stiltwalkers walking around, food trucks and stands, and more! Parking is available in a lot, and there is also nearby street parking. Despite the numerous places we popped in, including 400 Square (the galleries of 400 West Rich and Chromedge Studios), Wild Goose Creative, ROY G BIV Gallery, the Slingshot, and wandering amongst the numerous tents, there is still more we need to go back and check out - not to mention the new art that is always being created! Artists and gallery owners were friendly and welcoming, and the sheer variety of art was stunning - painting, costumes, interactive, jewelry, pottery, photographs, soap bombs, comics, and more! The whole area was buzzing with energy. This is really neat and well worth a visit.

Now THIS is a gallery hop…read more If you want to see what's really happening in the Columbus art world, it's time to head west to Franklinton, the epicenter of the creative and innovative communities. If you're new to this burgeoning neighborhood, the perfect opportunity to have a buffet of experiences is Franklin Fridays -- the second Friday of each month. You'll get to sample a little bit of everything, and then figure out where you want to spend more time. My biggest suggestion is to use franklintonfridays.com to plan your trip; the website is super helpful and comprehensive. From a personal perspective, I think the best way to experience it is to start to Idea Foundry, followed by a tour of 400 West Rich, then stop at a few galleries, and concluded with drinks at either Strongwater, Land Grant, or Rehab. I love how truly art and science-focused Franklinton is. I guarantee you'll see something weird and beautiful, and you'll see things from a different perspective, both literally and figuratively. One last word of advice: If gritty adventures aren't really your thing, maybe sit this one out. For the rest of y'all, see you at the next Franklinton Fridays for one of the coolest things happening in Columbus.

I think upon my first visit.The owner was very friendly. I also love when I have a wine tasting and…read moreit tastes like it was made with love. I will definitely be back here often. As they made me feel like I wanted to come back and participate in some of their events.

Excellent customer service. Have not tried the three wines purchased, yet. I have the Hope…read more(pomegranate), Sweet William, and a white wine. I normally drink prosecco...waiting until a special moment to try these wines.

A great experience! The staff was great & the atmosphere was super fun. Would definitely go back!read more

Our server (?)/helper was fabulous. Very attentive and helpful. I did the stamped bracelet and my…read moresister did the stamped wine glass markers. My project was very difficult to bend the bracelet properly. It takes a lot of effort and honestly I gave up after a bit trying to make it perfect. I like the imperfectness of it. Both turned out super cute though! These were both considered "easier" out of all of them. And it took us about an hour or 2 to complete. The drinks were great. They have snacks too, but we did not have any. The only questionable thing is having people use a metal mallet to stamp the metal pieces while drinking. Maybe don't come here if you've been drinking a bit beforehand. Would come here again!

Tonight's super foodie meetup was at Scali Ristorante. Seventeen of us enjoyed the lovely Italian…read morerestaurant! Italian cuisine is known for its delicious regional variations. At the table Zuppa $8.00 Mamma Scali's southern Italian version of wedding soup with cheese tortellini, mini meatballs, pulled chicken, and vegetables Stuffed Mushrooms $11.00 Capicola and salami blended together with a mixture of Italian cheeses & baked in a light butter Lasagna $21.00 Meat sauce, ricotta, romano, mozzarella, provolone and salami baked between five layers of pasta Gnocchi $23.00 Tossed in our house pink sauce Penne Arrabiata $17.00 Penne pasta tossed in a spicy fresh tomato sauce with roasted red peppers, green peppers Pollo Mediterraneano $28.00 Fresh Gerber chicken breast scallopini, dredged in flour and sauteed with Roman artichokes, kalamata olives, sundried tomato pesto, roasted red peppers in a Marsala wine butter sauce Pistachio With Fudge Or Stracciatella Gelato $11.00 with whipped cream and wafer cookie roll

Hidden gem! Authentic, family-owned, superb Italian food. Recommend making a reservation for…read moreweekends. Recommendations: Shrimp Alfredo, mushroom appetizer, meatball appetizer, the Lu Lu, and the lemon tort desert. They usually have great specials so check them out to catch an off-menu treat. Staff are polite, attentive, and welcoming

Independents' Day is the background of Grand Theft Auto meets New Age wonderlust. It is Thrash…read moreMetal mixed with childhood innocence and unvarnish creativity. It is Gallery Hop circa 1994. In the ubex cool section of Franklinton ID decks the rusted industrial remains of Rich and Town streets and everything inbetween with gritty street paintings, dilapidated sculptures, wood works, and various other crafts from local artists and artisans; from hippies to hip-hop, from punk to pedestrian, from the quintessential quirky to the conspicuously clean, it seems everyone here is independent of the social memes dictating art and are free to be themselves. Sideshows and psychics add an out-of-the-margin and off-the-mainstream appeal, while a zone of mythic creature and exotic cultural performances add a wonderment even the most discerning fantasy geek will love. Other areas featured an off-the-wall future-seeing exhibits, a graffiti beautiful urban jungle, and an area dedicated to sustainability themed by the four elements of classic thought. A children section rounds up the zones of the 2016 ID. Art is everywhere: out in mud meadows, on sidewalks, down alleys, a visual feast of beauty and weirdness. The air is filled with music, live bands spanning hip-hop to grunge, from electric jazz to hot R&B. Beer tents of crafts, 20-some food truck including the best in town are there for hunger and thirst while venders with unique and fun products add a look-see rivaling art fest. Of quick escapes from the elements are The Rehab Pub, Land Grant brewers, and the stripped down environs of Strongwater. The Idea Foundry is good for a walk through as is 200 Rich. My first time experiencing Independence Day finally, after years of it, my schedule, and my motivation not being in the same place at the same time. I could kick myself for not forcing myself into going in years past. This goes on my yearly summer festival must-do list.

Independents' Day is a beautiful reminder of why I love Columbus -- it's weird, wonderful, quirky,…read moreartsy, and gritty. I loved ID back on Gay Street, but now we have Moonlight Market to fill that void. So I definitely celebrate the move to Franklinton. Franklinton Arts District is reminiscent of the Short North of yore -- it's so raw and alive and bursting with potential. That's exactly why ID belongs there. I swear each year the festival manages to up its game, with better art, more organization, and tastier food and drinks -- all while keeping the feeling that a bunch of friends threw it together overnight. To me, the image of simplicity means loads of well-orchestrated details happened behind the scenes. Some highlights for me: +the art -- it's truly spectacular and wonderfully bizarre. +the food/drinks -- so many local choices! +idea foundry -- this is such a seamless fit for ID; I loved watching all the local artisans working on their craft. +the craft show -- I'm not really a crafts person, and I couldn't get enough of this area. So many beautiful and affordable items! +the music -- several well-placed stages with awesome local bands. Independents' Day is my favorite festival of the year, and I can't wait to see it get better and weirder each year. It has great energy and is hosted by truly fantastic people.