8 things to do this week that don’t involve human contact
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It is a strange time to be alive, Columbus. With the concerns and cases of coronavirus on the rise, you may be feeling worried, fearful, and/or unsure of what to do.
In addition to washing your hands to protect you from the virus, you may want to consider being more of an inside person this week. To curb cabin fever, consider these eight activities to keep you occupied indoors.
Plan a getaway
Once the threat of coronavirus is over, which Gov. Mike DeWine assured would happen in yesterday’s address, you’ll be ready to get the hell out of Columbus. Consider planning a trip to one of the Scarlet Oaks cabins, Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Yellowsprings, or the birthplace of bourbon!
Schedule a whacky road trip
Already have a vacation on the books and worked into your budget? No problem! Opt for a cheaper, shorter adventure with one of the destinations highlighted in our Worth The Drive series: Buckeye Express Diner in Bellville, Kewpee Hamburgers in Lima, Cincinnati’s Hathaway’s Diner, Dietsch Brothers chocolate in Findlay, and Waldo’s G&R Tavern.
Test your Columbus knowledge
You’re sick of all your board games and you hate the idea of spending another weekend in front of the tube. Liven up your entertainment with Columbus trivia! What is the hottest month on average? What is Hilliard’s median household income? What year did the Kahiki close? See how well you know your fine city.
Binge local podcasts
Not only do podcasts entertain, inform, and engage you, they’re also great to binge while multitasking. Podcast + mopping the kitchen? No problem. Podcast + walking the dog? Easy. Podcast + julienning veggies? Careful… but definitely possible. Be sure to support local podcasters! We’re sure you can find something that’ll pique your interest in the list below.
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Get hooked on knitting
What better time to dive into your hobby than a worldwide viral outbreak? And though cold weather is almost completely behind us, it’s never too early to get a jumpstart on those Christmas gifts. Click the button below to learn more about where to find materials and resources.
Explore the pasta-bilities of a home-cooked meal
You’re probably hungry after all that knitting. Flex on the fam by whipping up a delectable home-cooked Italian meal. You’ll have to slip out of the house to grab your groceries from famed local market Carfagna’s, but trust us, it’ll be worth it.
Get hyped for Ohio State Buckeyes 2020-21 season
With no spring game to rev your engine pre-season, you may be feeling a Buckeyes football void right about now. To help plug it until the opener against Bowling Green on Sept. 5, check out old Ohio State hype videos below. O-H!
Read the latest issue of (614) Magazine
The physical copies of the March issue of (614) Magazine are flying off the racks, but you don’t have to go out into the world to read it. To learn more about the Columbus esport revolution, the latest food and drink news, and other updates in the community, click the button below to read the digital issue.
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