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2024 Annual Events #ingrandview

Save the dates, here is the lineup of city-wide events happening in 2024: 
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Affordable Luxuries

Peruse the walkable stretches of Grandview Heights and your group will find home décor stores and consignment shops offering something for everyone.  Begin your scouting for clothing, jewelry, household items, and more at Tri-Village Trading Post. Grandview Heights’ first resale shop is tucked away next to First Community Church at 1944 West 1st Ave., grab…
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Live Music in Grandview Heights

Photo: Grandview Heights Public Library, Music on the Lawn Live music can be found throughout Grandview Heights all year round, but the music scene really shines in the summer.  Here are a few venues for live vibes: Natalie's Grandview (Music Hall & Kitchen) Two music spaces that offer inspired cocktails and food to enhance any…
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2022 Tour of Homes by Grandview Heights / Marble Cliff Historical Society

Every three years the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society conducts a tour featuring homes of historical interest.Every three years the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society conducts a tour featuring homes of historical interest. The 2022 Tour of Homes will feature six historically significant and beautifully-decorated homes from the early to mid-20th century in Grandview Heights…
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Tour de Grandview Friday, June 10, 2022

The Tour features world-class bicycle racing through the streets of suburban Grandview, as well as a number of events and activities for spectators and cyclists alike. The races feature both men and women cyclists in multiple professional categories. The course provides fast-paced action, sharp turns, and down-to-the-wire excitement as the pros close in on the…
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Grandview Heights Family Getaway

Plan a weekend getaway to Grandview Heights for your family.  Grandview Heights has a variety of attractions that are family-friendly including parks, restaurants, shopping, hotels, and more. Make the most of your stay: Start your day off with some savory breakfast at Brekkie Shack. Brekkie Shack offers breakfast burritos and “fork and knife” platters including their…
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Get fit #ingrandview

  Whether you're looking to unwind at a yoga class or build muscle with weight lifting, the Grandview Heights community has a wide variety of gym & workout classes so you're sure to find a spot perfect for any age or fitness level! Visitors, hotels located in Grandview Yard offer fitness areas & indoor pools…
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Columbus Distillery Trail Launches

We're excited to announce that the new Columbus Distillery Trail has officially launched. Experience Columbus & Destination Grandview partnered to put together this seven-stop trail featuring local distilleries, tasty sips, and some great prizes. Four of the stops are located in the Grandview Heights area. All you need to get started is your phone. Visit here…
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Patios season continues!

From two table spots to more spacious places, Grandview Heights has a plethora of patios ready to be the backdrop for your next outside gathering. There is still time to enjoy the outdoor season so we have compiled a list in the area to help you find the perfect spot for your next brunch, lunch,…
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Go Crew! Walking the Olentangy Trail to Lower.com Field

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Columbus Ale Trail

Time to drink up and enjoy central Ohio Breweries on the Columbus Ale Trail!  Join us this summer on your tasting journey of local craft beers and ales.  Pick up your Ale Trail book at The Ohio Taproom (1291 W. 3rd Ave), this local favorite offers growlers, samples, pints, & cans.  For more information visit here.…
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Family Getaway

Plan a weekend getaway to Grandview Heights for your family getaway.  Grandview Heights has a variety of attractions that are family-friendly including parks, restaurants, shopping, hotels, and more. Here are a few ideas to do to make the most of your stay: Start your day off with some savory breakfast at Brekkie Shack. Brekkie Shack…
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Catering, Delivery & Takeout Options In Grandview

For your holiday planning, we have compiled a list of restaurants offering catering, delivery, and takeout. More than ever it is important to keep it local this holiday season. With so many great offerings you can breakfast with Basic Biscuits Kindness & Coffee, or brunch with Brekkie Shack. Make it a Mediterranean feast with Mazah,…
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Take a walk through Grandview history

Switch up your afternoon walks with a guided tour through the historic neighborhoods of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff! The Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society and Grandview Heights Public Library have partnered together to create the History Walks app. Learn about the rich history that has taken place in your backyard by simply opening the…
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Patio Dining in Grandview

Summer is in full swing in Grandview Heights! Enjoy the warm weather and comfort of fresh air by dining al fresco. We’ve compiled a list of restaurants in the Grandview area that are currently seating for patio dining. Note: Click the page turn button at the bottom to view the second page of the document.…
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Staycation in Grandview

Although faraway trips might not be possible for a while, that doesn’t mean that your vacation isn’t right around the corner. The Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU and Courtyard by Marriot Columbus OSU are ready to assist you in creating the perfect “staycation”! Both hotels are situated in Grandview Yard, offer indoor pools, and are surrounded by…
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Grandview Yard Properties Pledge to Obtain GBAC STAR Accreditation

As the Grandview Yard prepares for the anticipated return of large gatherings, our top priority is providing all guests and employees with a safe and clean environment. To ensure the safety of our guests and employees, all three Grandview Yard properties, Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU, Courtyard Columbus OSU, and The Grand Event Center, have taken the…
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Fairy Gardens of Grandview

Celebrate the first week of summer with an enchanting experience walking around town visiting fairy gardens! More than 40 Grandview Heights residents and businesses created their own miniature fairy gardens which you can discover using the below map. Fairy gardens will be on display through June 27. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.destinationgrandview.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Grandview-Fairy-Garden-Walk-Map.pdf" title="Grandview Fairy Garden Walk Map"] The…
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Grandview Dine-in Guide

After three months of takeout, you might be ready to GO out! We've compiled a list of restaurants in the Grandview area that are currently seating dine-in patrons. Before visiting, check an individual restaurant's website for more information on their COVID-prevention policies. Note: Click the page turn button at the bottom to view the second…
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Takeout/Delivery options in Grandview

All Ohio bars and restaurants are closed to dine-in patrons for the foreseeable future to help curb the spread of coronavirus in our community. But you've still got to eat! Why not support a local business in the process? We've compiled a list of restaurants in the Grandview area that are currently offering takeout or…
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Affordable Luxuries

Peruse along the walkable stretch of West 5th Avenue and your group will find home décor stores and consignment shops offering something for everyone.  Begin your scouting for clothing, jewelry, household items, and more at Tri-Village Trading Post. Grandview Heights’ first resale shop is tucked away next to First Community Church at 1944 West 1st…
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Create on the Avenue

The historic Bank Block area of Grandview Avenue offers a unique mix of shopping, dining, and multiple hands-on experiences designed with groups in mind. Click here to download our Create on the Avenue itinerary Groups can begin their exploration of Grandview Avenue by visiting local favorite Stauf’s Coffee Roasters. Sip and stroll enjoying coffee, loose-leaf…
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Brew in the View

Home to four craft breweries and a collection of unique craft beer bars including a vintage movie theater and a vinyl record shop, there’s always something brewing in Grandview Heights! Click here to download the Grandview Heights beer itinerary Begin your beer journey at one of Central Ohio’s oldest brewpubs, Smokehouse Brewing Company, which is…
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(614) Restaurant Week is July 23-28

It's (614) Restaurant Week in Columbus! From July 23-28, restaurants from all across Columbus will offer special pre fixe menus to give diners can get a taste of what they have to offer, and with dozens of amazing restaurants in Grandview, it's no surprise we have so many participating in this year's Restaurant Week! Check…
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Get the Grandview Heights Visitor's Guide

Looking for things to do in Grandview? Our latest Visitor's Guide has the inside scoop on the craft breweries, coffee roasters, independent restaurants and boutique shops that make Grandview Heights an unforgettable destination. Click here to download our Visitor's Guide!
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Dig the Tour Weekend in Grandview June 15-16

Grandview Heights will be host to a weekend full of fun as this year the 25th annual Tour de Grandview Cycling Classic will take place Friday, June 15, and the 8th annual Digfest will take place Saturday, June 16. On Friday, the Tour de Grandview will bring an international field of several hundred professional cyclists…
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Destination Grandview featured by Small Market Meetings

Destination Grandview was recently featured by Small Market Meetings, America’s only magazine dedicated to smaller meeting destinations and sites. Check out an excerpt from the article below and read the full article from SmallMarketMeetings.com The Grandview Yard development is home to The Grand Event Center and two adjacent hotels, Courtyard by Marriott Columbus/OSU and Hyatt…
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Get fit in Grandview

  Whether you're looking to unwind at a yoga class or build muscle with weight lifting, the Grandview Heights community has a wide variety of gyms, workout classes, juice bars and even IV hydration so you're sure to find a spot perfect for any age or fitness level! Alchemy Juice Alchemy isn’t your typical juice…
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Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping

Starting your holiday shopping this weekend? Here are some places to score deals in Grandview! Thread 1285 Grandview Ave $25 off $100 or $75 off $300 or $150 off $600 or $300 off $1200 Extra 60% off sale items Friday only Four String Brewing 985 W 6th Ave 20% off all merchanise Friday only Glenn…
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Hop to the Grandview Hop this summer

The Grandview Hop returns this summer for its 12th year, hosted by Destination Grandview and the Columbus Young Professionals Club on Saturday, June 24, July 29, and August 26 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. A bonus “Holiday Hop” has been added for Saturday, December 9 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. too! The Grandview Hop is…
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Craft Brew in Grandview

There's plenty to "brew" in Grandview so we've created a new pocket guide to the breweries and taprooms in our neighborhood! Download the directory here or pick one up at the Destination Grandview office inside the Grand Event Center or find a copy in the lobbies at our Grandview hotels
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Dig the Tour Weekend in Grandview June 16-17

Grandview Heights will be host to a weekend full of fun as this year the 24th annual Tour de Grandview Cycling Classic will take place Friday, June 16, and the 7th annual Digfest (that's "Drinks In Grandview" Fest!) will take place Saturday, June 17. On Friday, the Tour de Grandview will bring an international field…
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Grand Event Center featured in Small Market Meeting Magazine

Small Market Meetings, America’s only magazine dedicated to smaller meeting destinations and sites, recently highlighted The Grand Event Center in a feature entitled "New and Renovated in the Heartland." Check out the excerpt below and the full article here. The Grand Event Center opened in September in Grandview Heights, Ohio, and the adjacent Courtyard by…
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Enjoy Restaurant Week in Grandview

It's Restaurant Week in Columbus! From January 16-21, restaurants from all across Columbus will offer special pre fixe menus to give diners can get a taste of what they have to offer, and with so many amazing restaurants in Grandview, it's no wonder we have so many participating in this year's Restaurant Week! Check out…
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Take in the View in our new Grandview tourism video

We're kicking off the new year with a new video showing off some of the restaurants, shops and accomodations that make Grandview Heights, Ohio a great destination! Check out the video below and click here to sign up for our e-newsletter for the latest happenings in Grandview.
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Courtyard by Marriot now open in Grandview

The Courtyard by Marriott at Grandview Yard is now open! This brand new hotel is situated among the brick and tree lined walkways of Grandview Yard situated a mile from The Ohio State University, 2 miles from the city center of downtown Columbus, and walking distance to the Grandview community which has an urban feel…
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Book your next event at The Grand Event Center

The Grand Event Center is now open! The open layout, abundant natural light, and inviting modern vibe come together in a truly original event venue with the amenities, functionality and style ideal for any occasion. The beautiful 4,000 square foot ballroom is flooded with warm, natural light, and the adjacent cozy courtyard with fire pit…
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Brunch in Grandview

For many of us, brunch is the best part of the weekend. You get to sleep in and still savor the quality of dishes (and drinks) typically reserved for the evening hours. Here are a few delicious dining options for brunch in Grandview. Local Cantina photo: Local Cantina Enjoy several Mexican-inspired dishes at Local Cantina's…
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Real Estate Industry Cultivates While it Can

Recently named the nation’s hottest market for apartment rentals, Columbus has seen a boom in commercial real estate, with dense, mixed-use developments proving especially attractive. But can it last? Ask CBRE Group Managing Director Michael Copella to describe the state of commercial real estate in central Ohio and you’ll be met with a string of…
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Restaurant Week in Grandview

It's Restaurant Week in Columbus, Ohio! From July 18-23, restaurants from all across Columbus will offer special pre fixe menus to give diners can get a taste of what they have to offer, and with so many amazing restaurants in Grandview, it's no wonder we have so many participating in this year's Restaurant Week! Check…
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Stroll and shop at the Grandview Hop

Summer is here and so is the 2016 Grandview Hop‬ season! The Grandview Hop is a half-mile stretch of Grandview Avenue buzzing with live music, local shopping, awesome art, delicious food and fun activities for all to enjoy, held the last Saturday each month in June, July and August. Mark your calendar for this summer's…
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Enter to win a Grand Night for the Tour de Grandview!

The 23rd annual Tour de Grandview Cycling Classic is taking place from 6:30-10:30 pm on Friday, June 17! You're not gonna want to miss the street party along Grandview Avenue that accompanies this race, with plenty of entertainment for all ages! The Ohio Taproom will be pouring beer for the event, including a specialty beer…
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Third annual Chocolate Walk taking place June 2

The third annual Grandview Chocolate Walk is coming up on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 6-8 pm. Participants will stroll around the area to collect a chocolate treat at 23 different Grandview merchants, including Accent On Nature, Akada Hair Salon, Avola Lanza hair studio, Balboa, Big Mamma's Columbus, The Blowout Bar, Doggie Day Spa Grooming…
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Book your fall event now at The Grand Event Center!

The Grand Event Center is now booking meetings, conferences, weddings and events for October and beyond. Bring your next meeting, big event, gala, holiday party or class reunion to The Grand, where every guest on your list will enjoy a unique and memorable experience in 13,000-square-foot event center at Grandview Yard. Just outside of downtown…
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Press Pub now open on 5th Ave

Popular Short North restaurant Press Grill has opened a new restaurant in the Grandview area called Press Pub, which opened this week at 1505 W. Fifth Ave. The restaurant serves burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and appetizers and features revolving daily specials. Read more from Columbus Business First and Columbus Underground Discover more dining options in Grandview!…
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Celebrate Columbus Craft Beer Week in Grandview

The second annual Columbus Craft Beer Week kicks off on May 13 with nine days and more than 200 events taking place all across Central Ohio! We've got your guide to the best events happening in and around Grandview - be sure to book a hotel room in Grandview if you're planning to enjoy more…
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Music on the Lawn concert schedule for 2016

If you're going to be in Grandview this summer, be sure to check out the FREE Music on the Lawn concert series hosted by te Grandview Heights Public Library! Concerts take place every Tuesday in June and July from 7:30-8:30 at the Grandview Heights Public Library, which is located at 1685 West First Avenue. 6/07…
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Tour de Grandview to take place June 17

The 23rd annual Tour de Grandview Cycling Classic is slated for June 17, bringing an international field of several hundred professional cyclists as well as cycling enthusiasts and spectators to Grandview Heights. The races feature men’s and women’s cycling in multiple professional categories as well as Juniors. The course is designed to delight spectators with…
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Take a Virtual Tour of the Grand Event Center

The Grand is a dynamic space that offers a fresh approach to your next meeting, conference, fundraiser or social event in Central Ohio. This captivating space brings desired amenities, functionality, and modern style to one of Columbus’ most vibrant areas for an experience unlike any other in Central Ohio. Check out this virtual tour of…
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13th Annual Mini Real Ale Fest happening May 14

Smokehouse Brewing Company will host their 13th annual Mini Real Ale Festival on May 14 at their brewpub. The beer festival exclusively features cask ale, or “real” ale, which is unfiltered and unpasteurized beer served directly from the cask it is conditioned in, without added CO2. Breweries participating in this year’s event include Actual Brewing,…
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Zauber to host Maifest May 7

Zauber Brewing Company will host their 3rd annual Maifest celebration on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 4pm in the street adjacent to their 909 W. Fifth Avenue brewery and taproom. Maifest is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring, akin to Oktoberfest in the autumn. Zauber’s Maifest celebration will feature plenty of their…
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Big Mama's Burritos opening on Grandview Ave

Athens-based burrito shop Big Mamma's Burritos is opening a location in Grandview 1359 Grandview Avenue, possibly as soon as this weekend. Big Mamma’s Burritos will be open daily from 11am-3am. Read more from Columbus Underground Check out more great spots for drinking and dining in Grandview!
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The Butcher & Grocer Opening in Grandview

A new specialty butcher shop is slated to open 1089 West First Avenue, Grandview Heights in early Summer 2016. The Butcher & Grocer will be Central Ohio’s only hanging meat butcher shop utilizing locally sourced beef, lamb and pork. The shop will also carry Gerber chicken, Ohio and international cheeses, specialty grocery items and house…
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Balboa coming to Grandview Ave

Balboa is opening soon on Grandview Avenue featuring relaxed, spirited eats with Spanish influence and over 100 different tequilas offered as well as craft bears and wine with a southern California influence. Balboa was inspired by its namesake, Balboa Island California. Balboa will open at the beginning of May on May 5, just in time…
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Celebrate Leap Day in Grandview

Leap Day is February 29 and Destination Grandview is teaming up with Yelp and Drink Up Columbus for a fun filled evening with all the classic Leap Day traditions: yellow and blue costumes and decorations, all the rhubarb you can eat and drink, and of course the main man himself, Leap Day William! Leap Day…
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Grandview Yard continues to gain momentum with announcement of eight new tenants

Nationwide Realty Investors announced today that eight new tenants will be moving to Grandview Yard.  NRI President and COO Brian J. Ellis made the announcement.   “We are pleased to be announcing this great group of new tenants at Grandview Yard,” said Ellis. “The demand for space at Grandview Yard is high. As the development…
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Restaurant Week in Grandview

Just in time, Restaurant Week Columbus swoops in with delectable dinners to warm your insides at prices that justify going out. You don’t have to go far; we’ve compiled a list of all the great Grandview area hotspots that are participating this year with prix fixe menus, for only $15-$25! $15 Menus Aab India Grandview…
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The Avenue Steak Tavern To Open February 1

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants will celebrate the grand opening of its 15th restaurant concept in Columbus on Monday, February 1. The Avenue Steak Tavern (The Avenue) is located in the heart of Grandview at 1307 Grandview Avenue. “We’re thrilled to be opening The Avenue in Grandview’s historic Bank Block neighborhood and believe it’s truly a classically…
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Eddie George’s Grille 27 coming to Grandview Yard

Nationwide Realty Investors announced today that Eddie George’s Grille 27 will relocate from its current location on High Street to Grandview Yard in spring 2016. The restaurant will occupy the former 8,000 square foot Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill location. Eddie George’s Grille 27 is named for Heisman Trophy winner and OSU graduate Eddie George.…
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Grandview Gift Guide

Did you put off your holiday shopping a little late this year? No problem! We've got tons of unique retail stores in Grandview with gifts perfect for anyone! Here are some great last-minute gifts to bring it home for holiday shopping. Baublerella Bling Brush Bring your baubles to life with the Bling Brush. This natural…
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Grandview Hop photos on Columbus Underground

This weekend marked the 10 year anniversary of the Grandview Hop, as well as the 10th anniversary of the CYP Club, and we shut down Grandview Avenue to celebrate with one epic Hop. What is Grandview Hop? A half-mile stretch of Grandview Avenue buzzing with live music, local shopping, awesome art, delicious food and fun…
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Hofbräuhaus Columbus celebrating Oktoberfest

Hofbräuhaus Columbus is set to kick off six days of adult and family Oktoberfest fun beginning September 1. “We will kick off the party on Tuesday September 1st at 7pm with our ceremonial Oktoberfest keg tapping,” said Hofbräuhaus Columbus Marketing Director Matt Plopp. “On Thursday September 3rd we will host College Night and then Friday…
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Hops at the Grandview Hop…Enjoy a cold craft beer on Grandview Ave!

This Saturday is the FIRST-EVER Grandview Hop beer garden! Stop by to sample beers from Grandview-area craft breweries: Four String Brewing Company, Knotty Pine Brewing, and Zauber Brewing Co. Beer will be sold for $4. Proceeds go to the TriVillage Mentor League. And get this: The City of Grandview Heights’ open container law will be lifted…
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Courtyard by Marriot, The Grand Event Center coming to Grandview in 2016

What are your grand plans for next year? Whether your calendar includes a wedding, reunion, conference, or the event of the year, look no further than the Grandview Yard.  Nationwide Realty Investors today announced plans to build the 13,000-square-foot Grand Event Center and adjoining Courtyard by Marriot in the Grandview Yard.  The Yard is less than 2 miles from…
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March Madness begins

Don’t miss the fun of the the NCAA March Madness Selection Sunday Viewing Party! It’s happening at The Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill  in The Grandview Yard this Sunday, March 15th from 5-7pm! Columbus will host the 2015 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament -Second and Third Rounds, March 20 and 22, at Nationwide Arena. Join the fun…
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Grandview Hop, FMMF make for hot weekend

Summer’s winding down, but it’s not going to go quietly. Our neighbors in the Arena District are rocking it with the first-ever three-day FMMF (Fashion Meets Music Festival.)  In Grandview, we’re celebrating the long weekend with food, bands, art, vendors and entertainment at The Grandview Hop. Catch the Poor House Rockers playing on the grounds of our Presenting…
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Columbus Food Adventures dishes up Grandview Walking Tour

Grandview has long been one of the Central Ohio’s top dining destinations, and over the past few years it has steadily become even more diverse and innovative in its offerings.   Now we’re proud to announce Columbus Food Adventures’ new Grandview Walking Food Tour, which offers a stimulating mix of landmark restaurants, bakeries and off-the-beaten-path food stops.…
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Summer Session is Saturday

Join us August 23 from 3-7 for the second Grandview Craft Beer Alliance event, The Summer Session! We’re celebrating outside by low-ABV lounging with session beers at 5% and below from local breweries. Join us at the southeast corner of Grandview and Goodale for a lazy Saturday afternoon of drinking, food trucks, outdoor entertainment, music…
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World-class teams, riders in town for Tour de Grandview

(From the Tour de Grandview Cycling Classic-) The streets of Grandview Heights will be filled with world-class cyclists Friday night when the gun sounds for the 21st annual Tour, presented by Lindsay Acura/Honda. Celebrated national and international teams, including the Jelly Belly Cycling Team featuring Columbus native Johnathan Freter, the United Healthcare-sponsored 706 Project Cycling Team, Texas Roadhouse Cycling, and…
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Dig in: Saturday's Grandview Digfest is craft beer heaven

This is it, folks. That one day in the year that you wish would go on forever… Is tomorrow. Grandview Digfest will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and run through 10:30 p.m.  The Grandview Area Chamber‘s all-Ohio drinks showcase will shut down Yard Street from Goodale Avenue to Burr, and they do make good…
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