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Reynoldsburg Visitors and Community Activities Bureau 7374 East Main Street Renoldsburg, Ohio 43068 (614) 866-4888 FAX: (614) 860-0002 Website: www.visitreynoldsburg.com E-mail: info@visitreynoldsburg.com |
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Only in Reynoldsburg
 Welcome to Reynoldsburg |
Just a few miles from Columbus, a visit to Reynoldsburg takes you further from the city than you’d think. Here, it’s an old-fashioned good time with all the ammenities of a well-appointed stay in the city. Whether your interests lie in sports, shopping, museums or hometown festivities, you’ll find it all in Reynoldsburg.
Reynoldsburg’s Tomato Festival is the hallmark event of the summer. Held each year in September, the festival celebrates Reynoldsburg’s place in history as the “Birthplace of the Tomato” and features all culinary incarnations of the fleshy red fruit, as well as tomato-judging contests, a parade and plenty of kids’ activities.
The tomato was “born” in Reynoldsburg in the 19th century with the help of local favorite son Alexander W. Livingston. Livingston developed the “Paragon Tomato,” billed as the first-ever tomato bred for commercial use. His legacy lives on in the Alexander W. Livingston House at 1792 Graham Road, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Homes. In addition to displaying area historical information, the house hosts musical evenings, band concerts and ice-cream socials in the summer months.
The grounds of the Livingston House are worth visiting on their own. The area features a park in a serene country setting with landscaped gardens, a walkway and playground equipment.
 The Livingston House |
In addition to Livingston’s legacy, Reynoldsburg has a very active Scottish American Society, which celebrates the city’s Scottish heritage year-round. The society’s main event of the year is the Reynoldsburg Tartan Day, which features pipers, Scottish highland and country dancers, Scottish games, athletic demonstrations, weaponry displays and more.
In the winter months, Reynoldsburg lights up with another big event just in time for the holidays. Christmas on the Towne in Old Reynoldsburg features children’s crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides and a visit from St. Nick. The event also includes tinsmithing, wool-spinning and quilting demonstrations, for a break from the usual holiday fare.
For something to please your palate, the Reynoldsburg Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors an annual Taste of Reynoldsburg business expo event in the summer. Last year’s event featured more than 20 restaurants serving a variety of local treats, as well as special guests for the kids including McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog.
 The Mount Carmel Challenge. |
If you’ve had too much delicious food at one of these festivals, gear up for Reynoldsburg’s annual Mount Carmel Fitness Challenge. The event features several fitness staples, such as a half-marathon and 5k race, and also features original events, such as the Reynoldsburg In-line Skate Half-Marathon.Wheelchairs are welcome for both the 5k and half-marathon races. Or, just get a workout cheering at the National Trail Raceway, an NHRA Championship Dragracing track that hosts such rousing events as the Mopar Nationals and Pontiac Nationals every year.
If taking it slow is more your speed, there are several less active sightseeing and outdoor stops in Reynoldsburg. The Reynoldsburg-Truro Historical Society House, located in the heart of Old Reynoldsburg, is a mid-19th century farmhouse, refurbished recently and moved from its original location. The Reynoldsburg-Truro Historical Society Museum is a small building located above Connell’s Hardware Store, also in Old Reynoldsburg. The quaint museum features a collection of tools, photos, household furniture and farm equipment from historic Reynoldsburg and neighboring Truro Township. The society currently is planning a new museum, and the current museum is opened with limited hours.
For outdoor pursuits, visitors shouldn’t miss Blacklick Woods, a spacious metropark on the city’s south side. The park includes a four-mile walking and biking trail, open play areas, meadows, lots of wildlife and a 72-par golf course. Avid golfers shouldn’t forget about Turnberry and Walnut Hill Golf Courses, both close to the center of Reynoldsburg.
Nearby Pine Quarry Park features extensive pine woodlands, a rocky gorge once used as a limestone quarry and more walking paths.
 Christmas on The Towne in Old Reynoldsburg. |
Families can get active at Kennedy Park, which features four lighted tennis courts, ten baseball diamonds, playgrounds, a skate park and bicycle path; and Huber Park, with its football fields, soccer fields and a recreation path, which runs alongside Blacklick Creek.
Of course, there are those who consider shopping a sport, and there’s plenty to keep them active in Reynoldsburg. In Olde Reynoldsburg, peruse the unique finds at specialty and antiques shops for gifts and unique treasures. Those looking for a bargain can head to the JCPenney Outlet for overstocked items at a discount. Or, take an afternoon to explore Easton Town Center, where the variety of shopping and dining options is overwhelming.
For more information on visiting Reynoldsburg, contact the city’s Visitors and Community Activities Bureau at (614) 866-4888 or on the web at www.visitreynoldsburg.com.
Hotels/Bed & Breakfasts
Days Inn
2100 Brice Rd.
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
(614) 864-1280
Country Inn and Suites
2806 Taylor Rd.
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
1-800-456-4000
Fairfield Inn and Suites
2826 Taylor Rd., SW Reynoldsburg,
Ohio 43068
(614) 864-4555
Drury Inn and Suites
I-70 and St. Rte. 256
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
(614) 868-0400