Our annual review includes over 70 fun and amazing places, people and events, as well as a few duds.
Our annual guide once again reveals the fun and bohemian heart of the city: over 70 unique personalities, inspiring ideas, creative boutiques, tasty treats and more. Plus 99 top tips from Columbus monthly Readers – and five controversial views from the magazine’s editorial staff.
In the city
Editor’s Picks: Woody Hayes’ Old Phone, an 80-Year-Old College Graduate, and More
Five cool collaborations from last year
Nine people to watch in the Ohio governor’s race
The Worst Thing About Columbus: Five Reasons the City Failed
Arts & Entertainment
Editor’s recommendations: Mery Steel, a high school student’s big cinema breakthrough and more
Public art installations that add flair to the city
Local author duel: Hanif Abdurraqib against Rob Harvilla
Food & Drinks
Taste test: Who has the best glazed doughnuts in Columbus?
Take a culinary bike tour from Worthington to the Brewery District
Editor’s picks: the best fries in town, Joe Burrow’s big tip and other news from the food industry
Meet the world’s best latte artist
Goods and services
Interesting finds in four museum shops
Editor’s picks: a pet pantry, photo equipment and other shopping
Flag store duel in Clintonville
sport
Editor’s picks: an MLS Cup, Ohio State University basketball and elite high school athletes
Results of the reader survey
Top tips for food and drink, shopping, sports and local personalities
The “Best of Columbus 2024” feature package will appear in the July 2024 issue of Columbus Monthly Report.
