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THE ARNOLD IS COMING TO TOWN!

Columbus loves the Arnold and welcomes back the famous sports festival this weekend.  It’s an event like no other, with something for everyone.  From fitness to fashion, anti-aging summits to archery, you will want to check out the wide array of events held throughout Downtown Columbus.  Complimentary shuttles will provide transportation between the venues (Greater Columbus Convention Center, Veterans Memorial, Nationwide Arena and the Ohio Expo Center).

For a complete listing of events, visit the Arnold Sports Festival site.

Downtown Columbus will look like a real city this weekend as 17,000 athletes descend on Columbus for the international Arnold Sports Festival.  Do not attempt to use your telephone to call for a taxi because cabs will be too busy cruising for fares.  Some streets in downtown may have as many buses as cars.  Restaurants and stores within a two-mile radius of Broad and High will be full of people from around the world, and visitors will be speaking many languages as they navigate this exotic city.

Be prepared to answer questions from pedestrians such as, “Excuse me, but where is the closest subway stop?”  (Answer: Philadelphia).  “Where do I catch the train to Chicago?  (Answer: Cleveland).  Or, “Is there a downtown Macy’s?”  (Answer: Yes, in Cincinnati).

You can honestly report that there is a good bus system in Columbus with frequent service on many routes.  Greyhound and Megabus offer ground transportation to Chicago.  And one can buy almost any article of clothing in the Short North, including Dirty F**ker underpants at Torso.  Torso has saved this city’s reputation on many occasions.