Parking, shuttles, and rideshare

• Red long-term shuttle lot | $8/day
• Blue long-term shuttle lot | $9/day covered, $10/day uncovered
• Green long-term shuttle lot | $5/day
• Short term garage | $30/day
• Long term garage | $20/day
• Walking lot | $13/day
  

Nonstop flights

• Denver | Southwest + United | Daily
• Los Angeles | Spirit | 4-7 times/week
• Miami | American Airlines | Daily
• New York | American Airlines + Delta | Daily
• Las Vegas | Southwest + Spirit | Daily

Food and drink

• Eddie George’s Grill 27 | Concourse B | Menu highlights: If you’re in the mood for a hearty meal, order the flatiron steak or deep fried cheeseburger.
• Donatos | Concourses A + C | Menu highlights: In addition to pizzas, try a salad or baked sub.
• Land-Grant Brewing Co. | Concourse B | Menu highlights: Sip on local brews like “Oh Sure” and “Lemon Glow.”

How early do you get to the airport before a flight?

• Townhall Feeling Grinchy Wine & Canvas Event | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | 792 N. High St., Columbus | $35 | Tickets include paint supplies, instruction from a professional local artist, and a 16×20 gallery wrapped, take-home canvas.
• Harry Connick, Jr.'s “The Happy Elf” | Wednesday, Dec. 21-Friday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus | $24-$48 | Watch the musical comedy by the Grammy award-winning and Tony award-nominated composer and lyricist, Harry Connick, Jr.

• Holiday Blooms | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $0-$22 | View hundreds of unique holiday-themed poinsettias and poinsettia trees.

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve | Friday, Dec. 23 | 3 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $32-$102.50 | Listen to the exhilarating sounds and watch a captivating performance at this greatest hits holiday show.
• Festive Friday | Friday, Dec. 23 | 5-9 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. | Free | This is the last Festive Friday of the year to enjoy hot chocolate, carousel rides, and festive lights downtown.
• Van Gogh’s Starry Christmas Eve | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette Short North, 691 N. High St., STE. 101 | $39 | Paint a festive, starry scene and sip wine with an expert artist guiding the way.

• 40º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
• White Christmas? We can’t say for certain yet, but we do know it’s going to be a cold Christmas. Local meteorologist Andrew Buck Michael says with a predicted high of 14º, it would be the 4th coldest high temp on record for Columbus on Christmas Day. Bundle up. 🧣

• Buzzed Bull Creamery, a Cincinnati-based boozy milkshake and ice cream spot, opens its first Columbus location today at 50 S. Liberty St., STE 150. Just in time for the holidays, you can try 30 different flavors with 5% alcohol by volume or non-alcoholic options as well. 🍦 (614now)

• Get ready to rink in the holidays. Nothing feels quite as right as going ice skating under holiday lights. Whether you’re looking for a date night activity or planning a fun night with the family, check out Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink or Coffman Park Ice Rink in Dublin. ⛸️
• Columbus Brewing Company and Ray Ray’s Supper Club are partnering for a seven-course dinner with beer pairings on Friday, Jan. 6 at Ray Ray’s. Menu items include ham, spinach fettuccine, grilled shrimp, and chicken thigh. Tickets start at $100 and spots are limited. 🍽️

• ‘Tis the season where traditional shopping centers transform into winter wonderlands. If you’re looking to stroll through shops, pay a visit to Santa and the North Pole, or grab a family picture amongst holiday decorations before Christmas, head over to Easton and Polaris. ❄️

• There’s no place like home for the holidays… and we have proof. Columbus ranked No. 44 on WalletHub’s “2022’s Best Cities for Christmas” based on criteria like shopping options, events, and the community’s generosity. (WalletHub)

• 1 hour. That’s how early you should arrive to the John Glenn Columbus International Airport before a domestic flight. A recent study from Upgraded Points analyzed criteria including the number of gates and terminals, average TSA wait time + airport size to determine this metric. Don’t forget your travel pillow. ✈️
• 550,000+. The number of women who love The GIST, the sports newsletter with a much needed female perspective and equal coverage of women’s and men’s sports. Buh-bye, male-dominated sports media.*

• Don’t stress over finding last-minute gifts. Make gifting easy by selecting a gift card to our CBUStoday shop, Six & Main. From candles to clothes, there’s something for everyone. Purchase a gift card today. 🎁

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