Columbus Landmarks Foundation offers variety of summer tours

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The Columbus Landmarks Foundation is hosting a number of tours and events showcasing Columbus’ landmarks and historical sites. Guides will lead walking and bus tours throughout Columbus.

Historic Neighborhood Walking Tours

Individuals can learn stories behind historic areas of Columbus on this tour through neighborhoods.

July 12 and 21, German Village

July 18, Hungarian Village

Aug, 1, Rush Creek Village

Aug. 9, Sellsville and University City

Aug. 16, Union Cemetery

The Atlas Reborn

The rebirth of The Atlas Building will be celebrated, and Mayor Michael B. Coleman will be honored at The Atlas Reborn. The Atlas Building was designed by architect Frank Packard and opened in 1905.

July 16, The Atlas Reborn

Evening at Milo Arts Castle

Individuals will get to visit the colony of artists that resides in the former Milo-Grogan School and their gallery on Cleveland Avenue; cake and refreshments will be provided.

July 30, Milo Arts Castle

Bus Tours

Hop on a bus and travel through Columbus on a guided tour, visiting historic sites along the way.

Aug. 8, Columbus’ Most Endangered Buildings

Aug. 15, Guns of August – World War I in Columbus

Free Art Walks and Landmark Walks

These one-hour walking tours are a way to see some of Columbus’ public art, architectural and historic sites.

July 20, Discovery District

July 27, Capitol Square

Aug. 3, Clintonville

Aug. 10, River South

August 17

University District

August 24

Italian Village

Aug. 31, Merion Village

CityWalks Columbus Tours

Every Saturday from July 11 to Oct. 31, these 90-minute guided walking tours start at the intersection of Broad and High streets. Along the way, participants can learn about the capital’s frontier beginnings, its importance in the Civil War and its modern day role as an ever-growing Midwestern city.

Franklinton Walking Tavern Tour

Visits to three Franklinton taverns are the focal point of this trip, which features the historic neighborhood and looks at the ways its industrial roots are experiencing a resurgence.

Aug. 27, Franklinton

Photos via www.columbuslandmarks.org.