25 Things to Do This Winter
11. Support your local growers
Columbus Winter Farmers Market
Tomatoes might be out of season, but plenty of local products are available during this regular gathering. Grab fresh cheese, honey, meat and baked goodies Dec. 4, Dec. 18, Jan. 8, Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 5 and March 19.
12. Earn your hot chocolate
Metro Parks Winter Hike Series
Each weekend, naturalists will offer guided and self-guided hikes at one of the 16 area Metro Parks. The walks are usually easy and enjoyable - and the cocoa will be waiting when you get back.
13. Rediscover some old friends
New CMA on New Year's Day
The first day of the year will also be your first chance to see the refurbished Columbus Museum of Art, which has been under construction since fall 2009. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will include refreshments (like roasted chestnuts!), live entertainment and hands-on activities.
14. Spice up your nightlife
The Top's Cappuccino
The famous Bexley steakhouse won't reveal the recipe for its awesome after-dinner drink, but know this: It combines delicious Italian coffee with five types of liquor. Umm, yeah, that should be plenty to keep you warm.
15. Sip some soup
Ying's Teahouse & Yum-Yum
Those who only know Ying's as a pleasant place for tea and dumplings have another reason to stop in this winter. A collection of scratch-made soups are authentically Asian and as comforting as your grandma's best recipes.
Columbus Winter Farmers Market
Clintonville Woman's Club
3951 N. High St., Clintonville
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through March 19
740-387-3580
columbuswinterfarmersmarket.com
Metro Parks Winter Hike Series
Jan. 8-Feb. 27
Various locations
614-891-0700
New CMA on New Year's Day
Columbus Museum of Art
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1
480 E. Broad St., Downtown
614-221-6801
The Top
2891 E. Main St., Bexley
614-231-8238
Ying's Teahouse & YumYum
4312 N. High St., Clintonville
614-262-7587