Thursday, August 20 2020

8 Beautiful Boutique Hotels In Columbus Perfect For A Staycation 🏨

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Happy Thursday! Chelsea here.

I'm not sure if you all have caught on yet, but I've been craving a vacation. But sometimes, that's just not in the cards. Whether you don't feel safe traveling due to COVID-19 or you just don't have the budget for a week out of town, not taking a vacation can be a real bummer. That's why I'm here to suggest a staycation. You can order takeout from your favorite local restaurants, explore downtown Columbus, and just take a break from your home for a few days. I recently took a mini-staycation (more coming on that next week!) and I can't recommend it enough. Here are some fantastic hotel options if you're looking to get a little fancy for a few days here in Columbus. 

Navigator Feature Story: 

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Navigator Originals ✏️

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Drive-In movies have seen a huge resurgence this summer. From community events to visits to the South Drive-In, I think we can all admit that they've provided a nice "thing to do" during these trying times. But back in the day, Columbus was overflowing with drive-in theaters.

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If you've spent the summer exploring the trails of Ohio, you may just be ready to start tackling the Buckeye Trail. It's over 1,400 miles of gorgeous scenery and you can do as much or as little of it as you'd like. Here's what you need to know about the Buckeye Trail. 

Talking Points ❤️ 

Wait Till Next Year 🏒

Our Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated yesterday from the NHL playoffs in overtime 5-4 by the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Blue Jackets fell in just five games, but the series was much closer than that might sound, with all five games decided by just one goal. And, of course, there was the game one five-overtime marathon that

. It's hard to be disappointed with the season, however, with the Blue Jackets getting their second-ever playoff series win in a season that saw them make the playoffs for the fourth straight year. Hopefully, this offseason will lead to them taking the next step.

(1st Ohio Battery)

Drama

You might remember us linking to this absolutely bananas story from Buzzfeed recently: 

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That YouTuber is a Columbus local, and Delaware county authorities

. Now The Cut is here with a long form article that gets into the details a little more - although much of this will be a rehash if you have read the previous Buzzfeed articles. The entire thing is just so much.

(The Cut)

Coronavirus Updates 💊

958 new cases, 93 new hospitalizations, 36 new deaths.

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(WOSU)

Weather:

84 and sunny

Air Quality:

Moderate (Ozone)

Pollen:

 High (Ragweed, Nettle, Chenopods)

Today's Photo 🤳

Look at these lovely pink flamingos! The Columbus Zoo is currently open, but there are a few things to know before you go (you'll probably need a dated, timed ticket, for instance) - you can check out

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- Chelsea