💕 How To Have The Most Romantic Day In Columbus

Plus: 🍸 After-Hours Sips Return As 'Cocktails At The Conservatory' Announces 2026 Dates

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Chelsea Wiley
February 03, 2026

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea, here.

Columbus does romance surprisingly well, especially when you know where to look. We’ve mapped out a full day built for lingering breakfasts, quiet walks, shared plates, and a little indulgence along the way. From macarons in German Village to skyline views after dark, it’s a reminder that some of the most memorable dates don’t require a getaway. All you need is a free day, good company, and a few well-chosen stops around the city.

Navigator Feature Story: 💕 How To Have The Most Romantic Day In Columbus

💸 City Approves $1.7 Million in Emergency Funding As Winter Storm Fern Strains Water And Road Crews
The City of Columbus has approved $1.7 million in emergency funding to respond to Winter Storm Fern, expanding water main repair crews and boosting snow removal efforts citywide. Officials say at least 55 water line breaks have been reported so far.

🍸 After-Hours Sips Return As Cocktails At The Conservatory Announces 2026 Dates
Cocktails at the Conservatory is back for 2026 with themed, after-hours parties that pair lush gardens with local drinks, live music, and big night-out energy. From speakeasy romance to a kid-free holiday glow, each event is a reason to dress up and sip your way through the Conservatory.

🏛️ Main Library To Host Powerful 'Americans And The Holocaust' Exhibit This Winter
Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library will host Americans and the Holocaust, a national traveling exhibition exploring how Americans responded to Nazism and genocide. The exhibit runs Feb. 5 through March 19 with related events and programming.

Headlines 📰 

🧑‍⚖️ Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants will not expire this week after a federal judge issued a last-minute reprieve. The ruling pauses termination of TPS while a legal challenge to the Trump administration continues. (WOSU)

👏 Now’s your chance to help spotlight the women making Columbus better every day. Nominations are open for the 2026 class of Inspiring Women, with honorees featured this spring and summer. (Columbus Monthly)

❄️ Central Ohio snow plow crews are back on the roads as another round of winter weather moves in. City and state officials say teams are monitoring conditions closely and are ready to scale up if needed. (NBC4)

🌨️ Weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. A chance of snow, mainly before 2pm.

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- Chelsea