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I've got to disagree about the restaurants part. I love Columbus but surprisingly I think that's 1 thing we're seriously lacking around here. We don't even have a single 5-star restaurant here. There are some good ones, don't get me wrong, but we mostly have chain/franchised restaurants. I would love to see more locally owned, GOOD restaurants and with a little more variety in the cuisine offered. (Tuesday Nov 24 | post #6)
The Pine Mountail Trail is right up the road in FDR State Park. It's a nice 24 mile long trail. Fun for a weekend backpacking trip and there's also several shorter 5-10 mile loop trails on it. I just camped out over Halloween weekend at a local folk artist named Butch Anthony's 80 acre farm. He held a folk art festival there called the Doo-Nanny. There's another one coming up in March that will be even bigger and more fun. Think of it as a smaller, Southern version of the infamous Burning Man festival. Google "Doo-Nanny " for more information on that if it sounds like something you might be interested in. I'm not sure where you're from but there's lots of stuff to do outdoors within the state or a short drive. The mountains in North Georgia are beautiful and there's countless hiking trails and camping opportunities up there. (Friday Nov 13 | post #4)
How old are you and what do you enjoy? I think I saw something in the To Do section of the newspaper a few months ago about some sort of singles "board game" night somewhere, but I'm not sure how the turn out was and how often they do it. A lot of people enjoy going to watch the Cottonmouths play when there is a home game. If you're into theatre then you can check and see what is going on at The Springer or The RiverCenter. On Friday nights The Springer also hosts "No Shame Theatre" where the first 15 people can get up and perform any sort of original piece (under 5 minutes, I think) that they want, be it music, poetry, performance art, a short play, monologue, etc. If you're over 21 and into live music at all then check out The Loft. It's technically a bar, but it's different than the other clubs/bars downtown. It's smoke-free and not rowdy at all. It brings in a bit more older/sophisticate d/professional crowd than the other places generally do on the weekend. They book great local, regional, and national music acts there on the weekend, and Thursday is comedy night. Every Thursday in the paper there is a To Do section that outlines a lot of stuff going on over the weekend. There's also a free monthly magazine called Playgrounds that you can pick up around town that shows a lot of upcoming events, concerts, art exhibits, etc for Columbus and the surrounding area. There's actually quite a bit to do here, I think. I suppose it just depends on what exactly you're looking for. What did you enjoy doing before you moved here? At any rate, welcome to Columbus. Also: what brings you here if you don't mind me asking? Military? (Friday Nov 13 | post #2)
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Yeah. I'm not concerned about it like the OP. Just always wondered. If you look at a map of the city on Google Maps, etc, it doesn't even show that part of the road. The map shows it as being 2 separate sections unconnected. Maybe citizens put the gravel down to link the 2. I don't know. (Tuesday Nov 10 | post #4)
Samson Ave. I knew someone that lived off there. Only like a block of it isn't paved. It goes from paved, to a small section unpaved, back to paved after a stop sign. I always wondered why it was like that. (Tuesday Nov 10 | post #2)
RiverCenter Bill Heard Theater seating?
Well, the 2 main shopping areas are Peachtree Mall and Columbus Park Crossing. http://columbuspar kcrossing.com/CPC% 20Directory.htm has a store directory if anything there peaks your consumer interests. I'm not sure if it's every Saturday morning or once a month but they do have "Market Day" on Broadway (where The Marriott, RiverCenter, etc. is) that has local farmers, bakers, artists, etc. selling their goods. Both nights, after the shows are over, if you're looking for some drinks or something to do Broadway I'm sure will be filled with people. I'm not sure what your 'scene' is but The Loft (www.theloft.com) generally has great live music in a smoke-free enviroment, and literally directly across the street from the lobby of The Marriott (if you do choose to stay there) and caddy corner from The RiverCenter (where the Bill Heard theatre is) is a cool little martini/cigar bar called Belloo's. It typically has an upscale Jazz bar kinda vibe. Directly under that is going to be an eighties-themed bar/music venue opening in less than a month called Eighty-Five catering to the indie/alternative/ hipster crowd. (Aug 20, 2009 | post #7)
RiverCenter Bill Heard Theater seating?
I'd stay at the Marriott downtown, personally. It's literally across the street from The RiverCenter, and there's a pretty nice Houlihan's restaurant inside it. Also within 1-2 blocks on the same street is a good restaurant/brewpub called The Cannon, a great coffee shop, a deli, a pizzeria, a thai restaurant, a mexican restaurant, and several watering holes (including 1 with a very entertaining comedy show on Thursday nights). All walkable from The Mariott plus there's a River Walk promenade 2 blocks away if you wanna take a pleasant stroll or bike ride along the river. The Alabama side is a dump. Stay away from Phenix City, in my opinion. I can't think of anywhere worth staying or anything worth seeing there. The best thing that has ever come out of that place is US-80. (Sorry if I offended any Phenix City residents.) Chef Lee's is a cool place. It's on the other side of town, but the food is decent and the building is pretty cool with koi ponds beneath you outside and in the lobby (with a glass floor). I will say don't expect a 5 star dining experience, though. (Aug 19, 2009 | post #5)
RiverCenter Bill Heard Theater seating?
That flickr link didn't work because of an @ in the URL... try this instead: http://tinyurl.com /kugavo (Aug 18, 2009 | post #3)
RiverCenter Bill Heard Theater seating?
I have not actually been there, but from what I've heard... it was designed so that there isn't a bad seat in the house acoustically speaking. I doubt there will be much standing & dancing either.. it's really not that kind of venue. I think you'd be happy with any seat. http://www.realtou rvision.com/tour/B U/tour.view.new.ph p?utl=BU-9626-5LJR MK-01 has a 3d tour. Enter the lobby, and then to the left is "Enter Bill Heard Theatre" to see what it looks like. http://www.flickr. com/photos/5400557 4@N00/20029166/siz es/o/ here is another picture. Enjoy the show. I might see you there! (Aug 18, 2009 | post #2)
Rails-To-Trails... been in the works for a couple of years. http://www.columbu s.wkdickson.com/ (Aug 16, 2009 | post #2)
T-Mobile Launches 3G Service in Columbus, GA
Awesome! I was about to switch to AT&T for the iPhone instead of getting the G1 just because T-Mo hadn't launched 3G here yet. I might go tomorrow to upgrade! (Jul 29, 2009 | post #1)
Old Siam brings Thai food downtown
I've heard more negative responses about this place than positive. I had a few drinks with the people that opened it last week. Nice people, but I think I'll stick with Chili Thai for the time being. At least there I know I'll enjoy it. (Jun 29, 2009 | post #3)
Free or Low cost eye/contact lens exam?
eye care unlimited on 13th st is cheap... like $25... and no appointment is needed... i don't know about free. (Jun 24, 2009 | post #2)
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