Visit Westerville - 2024 Winter Visitor Guide

WINTER VISITOR GUIDE 2024

EAT • PLAY • SHOP • STAY

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CONTENTS AT A GLANCE 1 WINTER HAPPENINGS 2 GATHERINGS & EXPERIENCES 3 WESTERVILLE RESTAURANTS 4 COZY SPACES 5 SPORTS & TAILGATING 6 EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS 7-8 PUBLIC ART 9 HISTORY & HERITAGE 10 PLACES TO STAY

Guide designed by Michelle Downar Photo Credits: Front cover - Uptown Westerville during the holidays, David Myers Front cover - Holiday Star over Uptown, Gary Gardiner Front cover - Deer in Winter, Tom Welsh Pg. 1 - Snowflake Castle, Gary Gardiner Pg. 4 - Everal Barn & Homestead, Tom Welsh Pg. 8 - Sledding Hill, Gary Gardiner

Pg. 8 - Inniswood Illuminated, Bryan Knowles Pg. 8 - Everal Barn & Homestead, Tom Welsh Pg. 8 - Winter Wonderland, Tom Welsh Pg. 8 - Cardinal, Tom Welsh Pg. 8 - Otterbein University, Tom Welsh Back cover - Espresso Air, David Myers

Winter Happenings IN WESTERVILLE Whether you’re a first-time visitor or have long been acquainted with Westerville’s charms, make sure to visit Westerville’s small business community. Stop into one of Westerville’s participating DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) establishments to purchase a seasonal adult beverage to sip on while you explore.

WESTERVILLE SHOPPING Get out of the house and beat cabin fever with some shopping therapy. Westerville is a shopping guru’s dream, afterall. Stroll among the historic brick streets in the city’s Uptown shopping district featuring boutique shops, one-of-a-kind finds, local Ohio gear, antique stores and delicious treats.

You could even get a head start on next year’s shopping list while the holidays are still fresh on your mind.

Find a list of Westerville shops at visitwesterville.org/shop.

WINTER EVENTS Though the weather outside may be cold, there’s no lack of events still happening indoors to keep you entertained in the winter months. Live music, theater performances, art shows and annual events and parties offer ways to keep you busy and having fun no matter the time of year or the weather outside. If you enjoy the cold temperatures, make sure to get out and explore the many parks and views in Westerville - they’re especially beautiful in the wintertime covered in snow.

To see all events happening this winter in Westerville, go to visitwesterville.org/events.

EXPLORE ALL THERE IS TO DO THIS WINTER IN WESTERVILLE AT: VISITWESTERVILLE.ORG

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Gatherings

AND EXPERIENCES

Whether looking for places to host group gatherings, find things to do with larger groups, or gift someone something unique with a hands on experience, Westerville has it all.

GROUP GATHERINGS Breakfast Java Central, Westerville Grill or Delaney’s Diner Lunch 101 Beer Kitchen, Old Bag of Nails or Bru Burger Dinner Giammarco’s, Asterisk Supper Club or Napa Kitchen + Bar Happy Hour Good Vibes Winery, Temperance Row Brewing or Fattey Beer Co. Large Parties COhatch Westerville, The Point at Otterbein or Everal Barn and Homestead

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES Inspire your soul through drawing, painting and art therapy.

Come create and sip at this studio offering classes for all.

Book a class to sew, paint and more at this inspiring art studio.

Join classes ranging from storytime to crafts and activities.

Visit this nursery for seasonal activities and a gift shop.

Offering Sip & Sketch and Crafting with the Council events.

A custom scent experience is coming to Uptown Westerville soon – projected to open in November.

Westerville Florist Create your own seasonal bouquets and holiday centerpieces with their hands-on Blooms and Beverages workshops.

FUSIAN FUSIAN comes to you with this hands-on workshop where you and your group customize, assemble and roll your own maki sushi rolls.

Daylight Artist Collective Attend a Sunday sketch session or schedule a workshop led by one of their amazing artists.

David Myers Art Studio Uptown Art & Clay Inspiring U Studio Westerville Public Library Hoover Gardens Arts Council of Westerville Blend Candle Co.

FIND PLACES TO GATHER AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AT: VISITWESTERVILLE.ORG

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WHAT’S NEW IN Westerville Restaurants Westerville is known for their food scene and diverse restaurants. New restaurants continue to be added to create excitement. Many Westerville eateries feature seasonal menus - see some of our favorites below, and check out all the restaurants in Westerville for winter and holiday menus.

SEASONAL MENUS

NEW OPENINGS

101 Beer Kitchen Known for its’ rustic style and handcrafted seasonal specialities along with house favorites.

Blue Santa Located in the old Barrel & Boar location in the heart of Uptown, Blue Santa serves authentic Mexican food and house-made margaritas, cervezas, and Mexican tequilas. bluesantamexicangrill.com 8 N. State St.

TRY: Butternut Squash Perogies MENU: 101beerkitchen.com 817 Polaris Parkway Asterisk Supper Club This sophisticated American restaurant switches up their menu seasonally offering a fresh take that complements any time of year.

TRY: Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie MENU: asterisksupperclub.com 14 N. State St. The Two-One Restaurant Local, fresh cuisine is the focus for this restaurant offering seasonal fare in a relaxed lake house atmosphere with live music.

TRY: Harvest Flatbread MENU: thetwoone.com 409 Altair Parkway * Check restaurant websites for updates to their seasonal menus throughout the year.

Everbowl Everbowls are loaded with stuff straight from the earth that energizes the body and grounds the mind. Find the new Acai bowl restaurant in the heart of Uptown. everbowl.com 15 N. State St. North High Brewing Sitting right next door to the new COhatch on S. State Street, the brewery’s 2nd location brings local beers, a full restaurant, outdoor space and a new energy to Westerville. northhighbrewing.com 250 S. State St. * For all updates for businesses new and coming soon, visit visitwesterville.org/new-openings-and-coming-soon.

GET A TASTE OF THE CITY THIS SEASON AT WESTERVILLE RESTAURANTS: VISITWESTERVILLE.ORG/RESTAURANTS 3

Cozy SPACES There’s nothing cozier than snuggling up with a hot cup of coffee or tea, a treat and a good book or good company. There are many cozy places in Westerville where you can do just that!

COFFEE SHOPS & BAKERIES Westerville is abound with coffee shops and bakeries.

Visit Java Central Coffee Roasters or Espresso Air for seasonal coffee drinks and sweet treats. Coming this fall is The Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop offering coffee and baked goods with comfy furniture to relax on.

BREWERIES & CIGARS Once known as the dry capital of the world, Westerville’s history of prohibition is no longer. Cozy up with seasonal beers from Temperance Row Brewing and North High Brewing. Or, explore the walk-in humidors and pick out a new pipe or cigar to relax with at the Governor’s Cigar Lounge.

LIBRARY & BOOK STORES There’s nothing better in the colder months than curling up with a good book. Birdie Books is a new, boutique book store in Uptown offering a wide collection of books while the Westerville Public Library offers space, resources and services to learn or unwind in the heart of Uptown Westerville.

While you’re exploring cozy places throughout Westerville, take advantage of the experiential trails to earn prizes when you visit. Java Central is featured on the Columbus Coffee Trail, while Temperance Row and North High Brewing are stops on the Columbus Ale Trail. Grab a hot pizza from Cardinal Pizza or Pasquale’s Pizza on the Columbus PIzza Trail.

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SPORTING EVENTS AND

tailgating

Whether you’re in Westerville cheering on a high school team, attending an Otterbein Cardinals game, or cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes or your favorite professional team, there are plenty of places to pre-game, watch a game, or celebrate post-game.

PRE-GAME

WATCH A GAME

POST GAME

Get your day started with a bite to eat or take something with you to your tailgate.

Watch your team on one of many big screen TVs and enjoy gameday menus.

Catch game highlights, grab dinner or a snack and celebrate a win with friends.

Northstar Cafe Schneider’s Bakery Westerville Grill Barry’s Bagels Delaney’s Diner

Harry Buffalo Classic Pizza Jimmy V’s Grill & Pub North High Brewing The Two-One Restaurant

Temperance Row Brewing Cardinal Pizza The Draft Room Bru Burger Koble Grill

CHEER ON THE OTTERBEIN CARDINALS Otterbein athletics feature a wide variety of sports throughout the year and are a force to be reckoned with in Division III sports. Many Otterbein teams have won conference titles and gone to nationals. Fall and winter sports include men’s football and men and women’s soccer, basketball, golf, tennis and more. Catch many of the sports games at Memorial Stadium on Otterbein’s campus.

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Winter WONDERLAND Don’t let the colder temperatues stop you from getting out and exploring all the parks and trails of Westerville. Take a winter hike or bike ride, bird watch, and catch beautiful views of wildlife and the Hoover Reservoir. They’re especially pretty when covered in snow or holiday lights.

There’s nothing like the first snow. Take the kids for some thrill as they dash down the sledding hill at Alum Creek Park North.

Visit Inniswood Metro Gardens starting in December for “Inniswood Illuminated” and enjoy light displays as you stroll the gardens after dark.

Download the Westerville History Tours app and enjoy four different self-guided walking tours including an Uptown Industry Tour.

Enjoy beautiful winter scenery and holiday lights at Everal Barn & Homestead at Heritage Park.

Bundle-up and explore all that Westerville’s vast park and trail system has to offer in the winter season.

Otterbein University is a picturesque site to see in the winter. Stroll through campus to see gorgeous oak trees among historic brick buildings.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WESTERVILLE PARKS AT: VISITWESTERVILLE.ORG/PARKS

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PUBLIC Art Public art can be found all throughout the city through murals on the side of buildings, historical monuments and inspiring sculptures. While strolling around Westerville, make sure to take notice of the public art along the way. It makes for a variety of colors in all kinds of art, by artists and by nature. More details and a full public art map can be found at: visitwesterville.org/arts

WESTERVILLE PUBLIC ART MAP

Use this map as your guide for exploring the public murals, monuments and sculptures located throughout the city.

MAP KEY: POINTS OF INTEREST 1 - Hoff Woods Park 2 - Northridge Crossing 3 - Westerville Sports Complex 4 - Otterbein University 5 - Alum Creek Park North 6 - Uptown Westerville 7 - Westerville Square

SCULPTURE MURAL MONUMENT * Map not to scale

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PUBLIC Art NEWEST PUBLIC ART ADDITIONS The Megan Lee Designs mural outside the storefront encourages visitors to “use your voice.”

Artist: Megan Lee

The Mural outside Java Central pays tribute to Westerville’s history with a modern twist.

Artist: Nick Stull

“The American Issue” sculpture portrays prohibition and celebrates the historical significance of Westerville as the once “dry capital of the world”.

Artist: Matthew Gray Palmer 8

History & HERITAGE Westerville is a unique city with a rich history just waiting to be explored. It’s thick with tales of the Westerville Whiskey Wars, a secret Underground Railroad stop and the legacy of William Henry Fouse – the first African American graduate from Otterbein College. Tours, sites and museums throughout Westerville provide you with the history and knowledge of Westerville’s past.

HISTORICAL PLAQUES

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Go on a self-guided tour of Uptown Westerville and explore the history beautifully displayed on the historical plaques, where each building tells a story.

Check out the new Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail (with a stop in Westerville), or visit the local places that once helped the enslaved find freedom.

HISTORY MUSEUM

ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE COLLECTION

Visit the Westerville History Museum (located inside the Westerville Library) to learn about Westerville’s past through photos, exhibits, collections and more.

Learn about where leaders of the AntiSaloon League of America lived and won Prohibition against the manufacture, sale or transportation of liquor.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EXPLORING WESTERVILLE’S HISTORY AT: VISITWESTERVILLE.ORG/HISTORY 9

PLACES TO

stay

Whether you’re visiting the city, have friends or family visiting from out of town, or are looking to host a holiday party, Westerville has you covered with great, convenient places to stay or celebrate. Two Westerville hotels both offer a unique experience no matter what you’re looking for.

The smart amenities, entertainment and authentic service they provide are well worth the stay.

RENAISSANCE COLUMBUS WESTERVILLE-POLARIS Stylish and modern rooms ensure a relaxing, invigorating visit in the heart of Westerville. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activites year-round as well as food, drinks and live entertainment at the on-site restaurant, The Two-One.

ALOFT COLUMBUS WESTERVILLE Trendy style blends with a premier location offering easy access to local favorites. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor pool along with the hotels signature WXYZ bar featuring snacks and live music.

BOOK YOUR STAY OR LEARN MORE ABOUT WESTERVILLE HOTELS AT: VISITWESTERVILLE.ORG/STAY 10

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