History of Education Society Annual Meeting Columbus Ohio 2019 Public Transportation to/from John Glenn International Airport COTA Air Connect, https://www.cota.com/how-to-ride/airconnect/ Service every 30 minutes, 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Connects Downtown and John Glenn International Airport For $2.75 Easy! Exit baggage claim level and cross the lanes For auto/taxi pickup. When you get to the shuttle lanes walk all the way to the right to the COTA Air Connect Bus Stop. You can buy a ticket at the kiosk there or pay cash (coins or dollar bills) on the bus. Stops For the Convention Center/Hyatt Regency at N. High St. & Ohio Center Way. For return to airport go to the stop at N. High St. & Ohio Center Way, or N. High St. & Spruce St. Makes multiple stops downtown so check the website for most convenient stop for your hotel. Again—you can pay cash on the bus or buy a ticket ahead of time in the Convention Center. Once Downtown, Try the FREE CBUS, within walking distance of several hotels https://www.cota.com/how-to-ride/cbus/ COTA’s CBUS is the city’s free Downtown Circulator, traveling From the Brewery District through Downtown to the Short North and back again. CBUS runs every 10-15 minutes, 7 days a week! Pick up a CBUS map (or click on the link) for times of operation and locations of stops. Taxis, Lyft, and Uber also available. Exercise Run along the river. Suggested access route: High Street to Spring Street to North Bank Park. Or just ask Lucy. Scioto Mile Promenade, https://www.sciotomile.com/parks/the-promenade/ Health Care Grant Medical Center, 614-566-9000, 111 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/hospitals/grant-medical-center Ohio State University Hospital, 614-293-8000, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/ Ohio State Outpatient Care Worthington, 614-293-2850, 160 W. Wilson Bridge Rd #100, Worthington, OH 43085, https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/locations-and-parking/walk-in-care-worthington Greater Columbus Convention Center, https://columbusconventions.com/ Things To Do The Book Loft, https://www.bookloft.com/ Maybe the quirkiest book store ever! (It rambles through an old house so lots of steps. No elevator that we are aware of.) Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, https://www.capa.com/ Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets Columbus Metropolitan Library, https://www.columbuslibrary.org/ If you don’t have time for the Columbus Museum of Art (sigh) check out the Aminah Robison staircase in the Library. Columbus Museum of Art, http://www.columbusmuseum.org/ Are you sure you don’t have time For the Columbus Museum of Art? COSI, Center of Science and Industry, https://www.cosi.org/ Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, https://www.columbuszoo.org/ Franklin Park Conservatory, https://www.Fpconservatory.org/ Chihuly: Celebrating Nature 1 June 2019-29 March 2020 Gateway Film Center, https://gatewayfilmcenter.org/ One oF the Finest independent movie theaters in the country. Sip on local brews while you watch. German Village, https://germanvillage.com/ This neighborhood Features The Book Loft, Schiller Park, Barcelona, Katzinger’s Deli, Lindey’s, The Old Mohawk, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, The Sycamore, and more! National Veterans Memorial and Museum, https://www.nationalvmm.org/ Ohio History Center, https://www.ohiohistory.org/ Ohio Statehouse, http://ohiostatehouse.org/ Free guided tours (45 minutes) offered daily. Call in advance For groups of 10 or more. Or, just explore on your own during business hours, 8-5 weekdays, 11-5, weekends. Ohio State University, https://www.osu.edu Tour the campus, see exhibits and perFormances at the Wexner Center For the Arts, hear guest speakers, visit the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, view the whole campus and surrounding areas From the 11th floor of Thompson Library, and decide if there are enough block Os and buckeye images in the Ohio Union. (Take the CBUS to 5th and then walk about 4 more blocks north on High St.) Short North Stage, http://www.shortnorthstage.org/ Theater reclamation in progress – and a variety oF edgy original and ofF-Broadway productions, music, and cabaret in the meantime. Thurber House, http://www.thurberhouse.org/ Topiary Park, http://www.topiarypark.org/ A botanical rendering oF Georges Seurat’s painting A SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON THE ISLE OF LA GRAND JATTE. 480 East Town Street, just behind the Columbus Public Library at 96 S. Grant Avenue. Meet and Greet Locations Buckeye Bourbon House, https://buckeyebourbonhouse.com/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 Located in the historic Buckeye State Building and Loan Company, built in 1927. Columbus Craft Breweries, https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/restaurants/local- breweries/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7LT12bLF4QIVVJ7ACh3aGgyaEAAYASAAEgKHu_D_BwE Or, The Best 10 Breweries near Downtown, according to YELP, https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=breweries&Find_loc=Downtown%2C+Columbus%2C+OH+43215 You be the judge. Middle West Spirits, https://middlewestspirits.com/ Jackie loves their unique vodka as well as their whiskey. This award-winning distillery oFFers Fascinating tours with samples. Now with the Service Bar, a well-regarded restaurant. The Roosevelt Coffeehouse, https://www.rooseveltcofFee.org/ A downtown coFFeehouse with a parking lot, stacks oF wax For the hi-fi, and a conscience. Some Restaurants • Restaurant Guide/Columbus Monthly, https://www.columbusmonthly.com/restaurantguide • (614) Magazine’s Columbest 2019 winners, https://614now.com/columbest-2019-results Across the Street and Over to the Arena District (closest) Barley’s Brewing Company Ale House #1, http://www.barleysbrewing.com/ Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, https://www.Fuzzystacoshop.com/locations/columbus-oh/ Gordon Biersch oF Columbus, https://gordonbiersch.com/locations/columbus/ Granero, https://granerocolumbus.com/ Mikey’s Late Night Slice, https://www.latenightslice.com/ Only had it oFF a Food truck, but sure is tasty!! Plenty oF attitude to go with that pizza. Nada, http://eatdrinknada.com/columbus/ North Market, https://www.northmarket.com/ With Jeni’s ice cream, Sushi, coFFee, Indian Food, and more! 59 Spruce Street, 614.463.9664, Su-Mon 10-5; Tue-Sat 9-7 We really like this one! Many relatively inexpensive and tasty options. The Three-Legged Mare, http://www.threeleggedmare.com/ And More, More, More…Check Nationwide Bld., High Street, and Front Street Short North (close) Arch City Tavern, https://www.archcitytavern.com/ Fun and substantial Happy Hour Menu. Fig and Arugula Pizza, anyone? Bareburger, https://shortnorth.org/businesses/bareburger/ GrateFul Deadish motiF. Organic menu includes sustainably raised (Free range) meats, vegan and vegetarian options, and collard wraps for those who avoid gluten. Basi Italia, http://www.basi-italia.com/ One oF Cbus’ most highly regarded restaurants. It’s small and popular so reservations are important. Brassica (Short North), http://brassicas.com/ Jackie’s Favorite Fast Food restaurant. Middle Eastern restaurant with sandwiches and salads. Amazing Flavors…. Condado, http://www.condadotacos.com/ Imaginative, inexpensive, filling tacos and drinks/sides. Fast-growing and very popular in C’bus. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, https://jenis.com/scoop-shops/short-north/ It’s splendid! You’ll almost always see a line at any Jeni’s location. Jeni’s is based in C’bus and recently has become nationally famous for high quality, unexpectedly great flavor combinations and the possibility that people will faint from pleasure. Lemongrass Fusion Bistro, http://lemongrassFusion.com/ Here’s what they say: “Great GF options.” “Great vibe and buzz.” “Pleasantly surprised.” Vegetarians love it! Nida’s Thai on High, http://www.thaionhigh.com/ “Asian cuisine and innovative cocktails are served in a modern atmosphere.” A Favorite oF many. Northstar CaFé (Short North), https://www.thenorthstarcafe.com/location/northstar-cafe-short-north/ Farm-to-table, inFormal caFé that locals like so much the company had to open 4 more locations. Short North Tavern, https://shortnorth.org/businesses/short-north-tavern/ “The longest-standing watering hole in the Short North.” What more do you need to know? The Table, https://www.thetablecolumbus.com/ Farm to table with excellent baked items and charcuterie made on site. Union CaFé, http://columbusnightliFe.com/unioncafe2010/index.php “…one oF Columbus’ most popular neighborhood cafes and cocktail lounges,” a queer institution since 1996! Union Café welcomes all. IF there is an OSU Football game on Saturday, there will be alum marching band members and suitably gender creative cheerleaders on hand. High Street the Other Way/Downtown (also close) Condado, http://www.condadotacos.com/ Imaginative, inexpensive, filling tacos and drinks/sides. Fast-growing and very popular in C’bus. Yes! It is good enough to list twice. Due Amici, https://due-amici.com/ Classic Italian Dishes//Modern Creative Twists, on Gay Street. Lunch and Dinner. Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus, https://www.elevatorbrewing.com/ Built in 1897 as home to the Bott Brother’s Billards and gentlemen’s saloon. On National Register oF Historic Landmarks. The back- bar won a blue ribbon For craFtsmanship at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition in Chicago. (Not sure how it got to CBUS.) Milestone 229, https://www.milestone229.com/ Located on the Scioto Mile and adjacent to the Scioto Mile Fountain. Great brunches and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Oliver’s, https://www.oliversonlynn.com/ Live Blues!!! “A downtown hidden gem!” Pins Mechanical Co., https://www.pinsbar.com/columbus Ignore the problematic slogan. Drinks and lots of old-school arcade games. Really popular in C’bus. Tiger + Lily, https://www.tigerandlilybistro.com/ Reasonably priced, made to order, healthy, and good! WolF’s Ridge Brewing, https://www.wolFsridgebrewing.com/ Dining Room, Taproom, Brewery. German Village and Brewery District (take the CBUS or Taxi/Lyft/Uber) Barcelona Restaurant and Bar, http://www.barcelonacolumbus.com/ Reservations a good idea.