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5 places to find peace and quiet in Columbus
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Don’t forget to check out the fountain at the Park of Roses. | Photo via @chrissie.marie
Columbus is a bustling city, but with all of the excitement, CBUS can get pretty noisy. Based on research conducted by Earth.FM, the Capital City ranked as the No. 58 loudest city in the US — but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some peace and quiet.

The study also found places where locals can escape noise pollution by identifying the top quiet places in big cities. To do this, researchers assessed 3,000+ parks and nature spaces across 245 cities with populations over 250,000 and assigned them “Quiet Scores.” The methodology considered:
  • Reviews of the attractions that include words like “quiet,” “peaceful,” or “tranquil.”
  • The average visitor rating at each location.
  • The attraction’s popularity and how that impacts its peacefulness.
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This is one way to get across Schiller Park.

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Photo via @chrismiller2480

So, where can you go in Columbus to find tranquility? Here are the five best spots to get some peace and quiet, ranked in order of their Quiet Scores.
  • Park of Roses at Whetstone Park — Stop and smell the roses, over 12,000 of them, at this 13-acre garden. The best time to see the blooms tends to be June through September.
  • Scioto Mile — With 175 acres of parkland, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this attraction and its nine parks, whether you’re looking for an active day or a quiet walk by the river.
  • The Topiary Park — Columbus is a work of art, and this space reinterprets Georges Seurat’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” using shrubbery.
  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens — Escape the hustle of everyday life and learn something new by getting lost in this 13-acre conservatory featuring gardens, galleries, and exhibitions.
  • Schiller Park — Located in the German Village, this ~23-acre park is home to a large pond, artwork, and plenty of green space for a day outdoors.
 
Events
Tuesday, May 28
  • Trivia & Movie Night | Tuesday, May 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Taproom + Beer Garden, 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Sip on brews while playing a round of pop culture trivia, immediately followed by a screening of “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.”
  • Columbus Clippers vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs | Tuesday, May 28 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$28 | It’s Dime-A-Dog night, meaning hot dogs cost 10 cents while supplies last.
Wednesday, May 29
  • Nurture Your Soul: Planting Seeds of Positivity | Wednesday, May 29 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Vibe Venue, 10 Dillmont Dr., Columbus | $30 | This women’s networking event lets you meet other locals while planting your own pot of herbs.
  • Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution | Wednesday, May 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $35-$110 | Watch the Black and Gold kick it with their opponents from Massachusetts.
Thursday, May 30
  • The P3 Magic Secret Show | Thursday, May 30 | 7 + 9:30 p.m. | P3 Magic Theater, 2575 N. High St., Columbus | $20-$30 | Krystyn Lambert will blow your mind with one-of-a-kind tricks and illusions.
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Plan Ahead

Add to cal: The Columbus Arts Festival
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Experience visual art, music, performances, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and yummy bites + sips at the Columbus Arts Festival. | Photos by David Heasley, Joe Maiorana, and Nick Dekker; GIF by CBUStoday
Art enthusiasts, this one’s for you. The free Columbus Arts Festival returns to the downtown riverfront on June 7-9, featuring work from 250+ Columbus-based and national artists.

Throughout the weekend, four stages will feature music, dance, theatre, and spoken word performances. In the Big Local Arts Village, shop for work from 80 Columbus-area artists — and don’t miss out on delicious bites and sips from local vendors (think: beer from Rhinegeist + boozy slushies from High Bank Distillery).
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News Notes
Open
  • The Scioto Mile Fountain reopened over the weekend after undergoing $15 million in renovations. The downtown fountain is free and open to the public for the season. We attended the grand opening so that you know what to expect — check it out.
Try This
  • Fun Box, a massive bounce park experience, is coming to 5825 Chantry Square Mall as a pop-up from Friday, May 31-Monday, Sept. 2. Different jump houses include a 23-ft slide, mountain challenge, and chill zone. Tickets are on sale now.
Eat
  • McGinnis’ Grill will be a new rotating vendor at Budd Dairy Food Hall beginning on Tuesday, June 4. The food truck currently offers a variety of grilled sandwiches and melts, but will expand its menu to include smash burgers. (614now)
Today Is
  • National Hamburger Day. Try one of the newer joints in CBUS to satisfy your cravings – Sexton’s Burger Bar. The smash burger concept comes from a partnership with the Sexton brothers and former OSU football star Braxton Miller.
Finance
  • If you spent your whole Sunday reorganizing your closet, here’s another spring cleaning suggestion: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026. That’s almost two years to pay off your balance, sans interest. Plus, you’ll earn 2% cash back on purchases.*
 
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Check out Powell Festival’s website for a recap of last year. | Photo via City of Powell
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