Columbus Visitors Center Blog Posts
Blog postings and news updates about the “little metropolis” of Columbus, Indiana – a city that always dreams big.
Top Eats in Columbus
Columbus’ Top Eats Columbus is home to many locally-owned restaurants. Each serving up signature dishes and one-of-a-kind flavors. Diners can explore the world’s cuisines right here in Indiana. Pizza, pasta, sushi, curry, burgers, salads, tacos… The list...
The Decked Halls of the Miller House
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Every year, The Miller House decks the halls in glorious fashion paying homage to J. Irwin and Xenia Miller’s eye for modern design. The Millers commissioned some of the best architects and designers to design their home in 1953. From nativity...
What a Church Should be Like
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Photo of North Christian Church by Carol Highsmith In 1955, 43 Columbus residents joined together and formed the North Christian Church. As, the congregation grew, they needed a new place of worship. They formed an Architectural...
Zaharakos – the historic (and delicious) marvel!
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, is home to many small, local businesses. The eclectic boutiques and distinctive eateries give downtown an artistic flair. But, there's one business that has given Columbus flavor for over 100 years. In 1900, the Zaharako...
Columbus’ Patrons, the Millers
By Connie Nimmo Thorn It's almost impossible to tell the story of Columbus, Indiana, without mentioning two people: J. Irwin and Xenia Miller. The Miller family legacy can be found around every corner. J. Irwin Miller's great uncle, William G....
A Community of Dancing Cs
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Art, architecture and design are around every corner in Columbus, Indiana. Nothing envelopes the city more than the Dancing Cs. Paul Rand gave Columbus its most beloved icon back in the 1970s that lives on today all over Columbus....
Embracing the Spirit of Architecture
Aerial photo of First Christian church by Phil Hanna By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, attracts architecture aficionados across the world for its many structures built by the biggest names in the industry. However, you don’t need to be...
Nothing Wrong with a Little Chaos
By Connie Nimmo Thorn Columbus, Indiana, is home to a 30-foot tall, seven-ton mammoth contraption. The work is demonstrating how engineering and art can live together in the same space. The sculptural machine is called Chaos I, and for good reason. This downtown...
