Have the upper hand on Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington apartments for rent

The clubhouse at Berkley House has free WiFi and printers. | Photo by @berkleyhousecolumbus

Just a little more than five miles from the the city, Upper Arlington was ranked the No. 14 best place to live in Ohio by Niche. If you’re not ready to buy a home yet — the median home value in UA is close to half a million dollars — here are three options for renting.

Berkley House, 5300 Riverside Dr.

Explore 1BR/1BA and 2BR/2BA floor plans with all-black appliances and other modern finishes. Plus, find amenities like:

A rooftop lounge overlooking the Scioto River
An arcade and billiards room
A heated, resort-style pool
A 24-hour fitness room
A dog park

You can schedule a tour online if you’re interested.

Units at Arlington Pointe have quartz countertops and wood-style plank flooring. | Photo by Arlington Pointe

The Lane, 1600 W. Lane Ave.

Located close to popular spots like Hudson 29 and The Shops on Lane Avenue, The Lane offers one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans with units as big as 1,354 sqft. You can also enjoy:

A courtyard with comfortable seating, an outdoor kitchen, grills, and fire pit
Short-term leasing options
A pet-free community (furry friends aren’t for everyone)
24-hour maintenance
A fitness room and community center

Schedule a tour or apply online.

Arlington Pointe, 2555 Shore Line Ln.

With access to the Scioto River and Griggs Reservoir, this is a top location for nature-lovers. The complex offers one and two-bedroom floor plans, plus:

Free parking
A pool and sundeck
A riverside gazebo
A fitness center and clubhouse
On-site laundry

You can schedule an in-person, phone, or live video tour to take the next steps.

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Thursday, Jan. 26

TownHall Short North 2 Year Anniversary Party! | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 6-11 p.m. | TownHall Short North, 792 N. High St. | Celebrate with pop-up shops, a 360º photo booth, drink specials, and giveaways.
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $15-$100 | Watch Elsa, Olaf, and many other Disney characters at this family-friendly show.

Friday, Jan. 27

Winter-themed Scavenger Hunt | Friday, Jan. 27 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Upper Arlington Library, 2800 Tremont Rd. | Free | Stop by the library to learn the details on this kid-friendly scavenger hunt + put your searching skills to the test.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Grande Winter Ball | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus | $10 | Wear Civil War era attire for a night of dancing and light refreshments.
Columbus Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 7-11 p.m. | COSI, 333 W. Broad St., Columbus | $60-$85 | Enjoy unlimited samples of chocolate, wine, spirits, and a s’mores bar.

Sunday, Jan. 29

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Purdue University | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 1 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $15

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Weather

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Award

Congratulations are in order for BJ Lieberman of Chapman’s Eat Market, who was named a James Beard Award semifinalist in the Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) category. Finalists will be announced on Wed., March 29, and we’ll be rooting for BJ. 🏆

Development

Amazon proposed plans for an enormous technology complex on the 400 acres of land it purchased for $116.6 million earlier this month in New Albany. Plans show 18 data center buildings on the west side of Beech Road and 11 buildings on the east side. 🏗️ (The Columbus Dispatch)
Columbus State Community College will build a $3.53 million on-campus child care center in the Center for Workforce Development building. The center will open this fall + be able to accommodate almost 100 children from student-parents, faculty, and the general public. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Festival

Sweet Treats Dessert Festival is happening Saturday, Jan. 28 at 589 W. Nationwide Blvd. Tickets are $20-$25 to enjoy samples from 20+ local bakers, including Breedlove Bakery, Too Good Eats, and The Bearded Baker. 🧁
The 5th annual Columbus Taco Fest will be Saturday, May 20-Sunday, May 21 at Genoa Park. The free-to-attend festival will have taco food trucks, live music, tequila, and beer from local vendors. 🌮

Try This

World’s Toughest Rodeo, which features thrilling competitions like bull riding and bareback riding, will come to Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Tickets are on sale now and start at $23. 🐂

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Be one with the butterflies 🦋

Blooms & Butterflies returns next month at Franklin Park Conservatory

Have the chance to see a blue morpho butterfly. | Photo by @fpconservatory

Want to watch 100+ exotic butterflies float in nature? Head to the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome in Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens from Saturday, Feb. 25-Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) for Blooms & Butterflies.

The viewing habitat is ideal for the butterflies to thrive, with bright sunlight, flora, nectar to sip on, and a variety of plants to bask on. And it will also make a great spot for a photo op.

In addition to watching the butterflies soar, you can also head to the Metamorphosis Lab in the Grand Atrium to learn about the butterfly life cycle.

Viewing the butterflies is included with the purchase of general admission tickets, which are free for children under three and $15-$22 for others. General admission allows you to enter between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and you must choose your entry time online when reserving tickets.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Hanna.

Editor’s pick: I’m looking ahead to the weekend and excited to have a relaxing Saturday with friends. We’re going to have breakfast at Scramblers and then head to German Village for The Book Loft and Stauf’s. Be sure to follow along on the CBUStoday Instagram page where I’ll be documenting the day.

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