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😍 Where To Eat In Ohio When The View Matters As Much As The Menu

Plus: 🛝 An Indoor Slide Park Is Opening In Columbus

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Chelsea Wiley
May 01, 2025

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Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

Welcome to May, my friends. I know that summer is still technically over a month and a half away, but I can’t help but feel like this year is moving at a break-neck pace. Long, warm days will be here before we know it, and there’s nothing quite like that magical combo of a great meal and a gorgeous, summer sunset kind of view. If you’re looking to treat yourself to both, we’ve rounded up some of the most scenic restaurants across Ohio, from rooftops to vineyards, that deliver on both flavor and vibes.

🛝 An Indoor Slide Park Is Opening In Columbus And It Looks Wild
A massive indoor slide park with zero water and maximum speed is sliding into Polaris later this month. Slick City is about to bring high-flying thrills, glow parties, and kid-friendly chaos to Columbus.

🪻 Dawes Arboretum Is The Day Trip For Anyone Looking For A Little Magic In Their Life
If your dream day trip involves peaceful forests, whimsical gardens, and pretending you're in a fairytale, Dawes Arboretum is calling. It’s just a short drive from Columbus, but it feels like stepping into another world.

Headlines 📰 

⚡️ Ohio lawmakers have voted to eliminate fees from House Bill 6 that funded two coal plants, including one in Indiana, and passed a major energy reform bill aimed at boosting infrastructure while protecting consumers. (Dispatch)

🪏 This summer, Fort Laurens kicks off a three-year archaeological dig aimed at uncovering overlooked stories from the Revolutionary War, including those of women, enslaved people, and Native Americans. Visitors can join the excavation and help unearth artifacts that bring these hidden histories to light. (Ohio History)

🧑‍⚖️ Columbus influencer Tyler Bossetti has been charged in an $11 million real estate scam, accused of promising fake returns and spending investor money on luxury items. He’s set to appear in federal court next month. (WOSU)

☀️ Weather: 80 and partly sunny, with showers and thunderstorms likely after 4 p.m.

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Today's Photo 🤳

Franklin Park Conservatory is absolutely gorgeous right now. If you haven’t had a chance to visit before, consider stopping by this weekend. It’s Community Day on Sunday, which means that Franklin County Residents can enjoy free general admission to the conservatory!

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- Chelsea