Being a Columbusite is one heck of a fun ride. We’re all pretty cool and we all follow some basic ground rules. Here are a few Do’s and Dont’s you should follow while living in Columbus.
- Do tell everyone that Columbus was named the smartest city in the world.
Friscocali/Flickr That’s right, we’re the smartest, and they can’t take that away from us now!
- Don’t drink any non-craft non-local beer.
Sam Howzit/Flickr There are just too many fantastic local brews to ever need anything else.
- Do be prepared for a change in weather at any time.
Ramkrishna Thevendhriya/Flickr Need I say more?
- Don’t miss out on summer festivals.
Lorena Cupcake/Flickr Comfest, Arts Festival, Latin Festival, Jazz & Ribs Fest, etc, etc!
- Do drive overly carefully when it snows, rains, sleets, freezes over, etc.
excelglen/Flickr Driving carefully is one thing, but when the city basically comes to a standstill — that’s a bit too much.
- Don’t procrastinate on picking up hot dog buns on July 4th.
Sonya Afanasyeva/OnlyInYourState We love to grill on Independence Day and grocery stores just can’t keep up.
- Do hang out in the Short North or downtown on a regular basis.
Becker1999/Flickr Of course, you’re going to Central Columbus bars whenever you get a chance, what could be more fun?
- Don’t think you won’t have to drive through construction.
dankeck/Flickr Something is always getting built, torn down, or fixed — always.
- Do participate in races either by running or cheering on someone who’s running.
VasenkaPhotography/Flickr We love to keep active and to support all the great race causes in town.
- Don’t underutilize the bike path and metro parks.
Adam Schweigert/Flickr Walking, running, dog walking, picnicking, whatever you want — the space is there.
- Do answer “O-H” with “___!”
timcamber/Flickr Fill in the blank!
Can you think of any other unwritten rules? We’d love to know! Share them in the comments below.
Friscocali/Flickr
That’s right, we’re the smartest, and they can’t take that away from us now!
Sam Howzit/Flickr
There are just too many fantastic local brews to ever need anything else.
Ramkrishna Thevendhriya/Flickr
Need I say more?
Lorena Cupcake/Flickr
Comfest, Arts Festival, Latin Festival, Jazz & Ribs Fest, etc, etc!
excelglen/Flickr
Driving carefully is one thing, but when the city basically comes to a standstill — that’s a bit too much.
Sonya Afanasyeva/OnlyInYourState
We love to grill on Independence Day and grocery stores just can’t keep up.
Becker1999/Flickr
Of course, you’re going to Central Columbus bars whenever you get a chance, what could be more fun?
dankeck/Flickr
Something is always getting built, torn down, or fixed — always.
VasenkaPhotography/Flickr
We love to keep active and to support all the great race causes in town.
Adam Schweigert/Flickr
Walking, running, dog walking, picnicking, whatever you want — the space is there.
timcamber/Flickr
Fill in the blank!
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