Columbus Landmarks Foundation

In a Halloween-​y mood last fall, I signed up for Columbus Landmarks Foundation’s Gables, Gargoyles and Ghosts bus tour. After two hours of cruising Columbus hearing about history, hauntings, and landmarks, I was hooked! I signed up for another tour the very next weekend.
The Landmarks Foundation has a noble goal (historic preservation and rehabilitation), which it accomplishes through advocacy, events, and education. I am from Columbus, and had no idea of the rich history of our city until I started attending CLF’s events. I highly recommend checking out one of their tours to find out more about Columbus neighborhoods and history.

Since 1977, Columbus Landmarks Foundation has been rallying to preserve and protect Columbus’s architectural history, of which I am a huge advocate. It is a non-​profit organization, so their funding comes by way of membership, tours and special events. The CLF offers some wonderful guided tours of various aspects of the city.
The walking tours are fair-​priced, ranging from $ 7 to $ 15 and focus on unique little corners of the city, such as «Iuka Ravine Historic District — Urban Nature at its Grandest,» «Clintonville — A Tapestry of Amazing Streets» and «The Original Haunted Columbus Walking Tour.»
If you are new to Columbus, this is a nice way to learn about your new neighborhood. Check their website for a list of upcoming tours. They tend to offer one or two per week, particularly in the warmer months.