Need help relaxing? The Tranquility Day Spa is there for you. One sample package in their list of services includes “Aromatherapy Steam Shower, Spa Facial, Spa Pedicure and a Full Body Massage with a Complimentary AroMud Mask.”

A good coffee shop with free wireless access can be a welcome change of pace for the busy traveler. Caffe Apropos, a European-style espresso bar run by a coffee importer called Bean Stock, is just that place.

Comfort food meets fine dining at Cap City Fine Diner & Bar, a renovated diner where the specialty is a highbrow meatloaf made from veal and wild mushrooms. In a similar vein, Jeni’s Fresh Ice Creams is always experimenting with new flavors, including Coriander & Raspberry, Salty Caramel, and Bourbon Buttered Pecan.

With 11 miles of hiking trails through prairie and forest, the Batelle Darby Creek metro park is a breath of fresh Ohio air. It’s located less than a half hour southeast of the city, and other activities include canoeing and fishing in the Little Darby and Big Darby creeks. For more convenience, there is Franklin Park, just east of downtown, which has jogging paths, and tennis and basketball courts.

How long has it been since you went to the zoo? The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is the pride of Columbus, thanks to the work of former director and late show staple Jack Hanna. Or see what’s playing at the Thirsty Ear Tavern—blues is their specialty.