Neighborhood Spotlight: Franklinton/Downtown
The Scioto River and it’s many trails separate downtown from
the Franklinton neighborhood on the West Side of town. Originally established in 1797, this area has
been on the upswing in the last decade as an up and coming center of arts,
dining, and premier living in the city!
Here are a few of the amazing cites Franklinton boasts, making them one
of the most up and coming neighborhoods in the city:
The Columbus Idea Foundry:
Have an idea? Want to bring that idea to life? Look no further then the Columbus Idea
Foundry. Located on West State Street in
the heart of Franklinton, the Idea Foundry works with you to bring your ideas to
life. From custom production items and
3-D printers, to consulting services, this business helps to make your ideas a
reality.
Curious? Visit https://ideafoundry.com/ for more
information
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BrewDog Franklinton:
Started in the United Kingdom in 2007, this craft brewery
has quickly become a global sensation.
With 46 bars internationally, and over 1000 employees, BrewDog has
become a hit in Columbus and now boasts three locations, including one in
Franklinton. Come enjoy the two story
patio while it’s still warm, and enjoy one of their many crafty beverages. More information at https://www.brewdog.com/bars/usa/franklinton.
Cosi:
COSI, Columbus’
dynamic Center of Science and Industry, has combined science learning and fun
since 1964 with 300-plus hands-on exhibits, Ohio’s largest Planetarium, Giant
Screen Theater, live shows, and more. And now, through a unique and
unprecedented partnership with the renowned American Museum of Natural History,
COSI’s offerings are only growing!
Located on
Columbus’ Scioto Peninsula, COSI is near the downtown core and the Ohio
Statehouse. A brand new 6.5-acre park sits directly west of the museum
featuring a splash pad, playground, picnic tables, swings, and much more.
In November, COSI
introduced the new Dinosaur Gallery – a permanent exhibit that allows guests to
get up close to a full-sized cast of a Tyrannosaurus
Rex, 100 million-year-old fossilized amber, an 8 foot titanosaur femur
cast, and much more.
At the beginning
of March COSI welcomed Traveling
the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World, which will
behoused in the American Museum of Natural History Special Exhibition Gallery
through Sept. 3, 2018. The Special Exhibition Gallery will continue to showcase
limited-run exhibitions from the American Museum of Natural History. Traveling the Silk Road takes
guests on a thrilling tour of the greatest trading route in history – the
legendary Silk Road. It explores ancient cities of Asia and the Middle East
between 600 AD and 1200 AD, where spectacular sights, exquisite silks, and
rousing stories were in abundance.
Visit cosi.org for
more details!
