Sunday Funday

We kicked our day of r and r off with an absolutely delicious brunch at Third and Hollywood in Grandview (mentioned before here). The eternal debate: will it be a bloody mary or a mimosa? How about one of each?

Greg had the steak and eggs, which had it going on and them some. Lucky for me he was game to share a bit.

I had the pesto omelet with arugula salad. The omelet was cheesy and yummy. Lucky for Greg, I was game to share a bit.

Another mimosa? Why not.

Of course no brunch is worth its salt with out a little dessert. We wandered over to Jeni's for a couple scoops (pistachio and honey, my tried and true fav, with sweet corn and black rasperries, my seasonal fav) and a french press for me, as I was feeling a little nap-y after a big meal and that second oj+.

We then headed downtown to do a little wandering around and taking in of architecture and what not.

The Scioto River runs right alongside downtown and across the way (the side we're on above) is an area of the city known as Franklinton. Established in 1797, Franklinton was the site of the first settlement in the vicinity of what is now Columbus.

We walked along the river and under the bridge. See here for what the boats filled with firewood are all about.

And took in the view from the front steps of the COSI, Columbus's science and industry museum.

Though it's been expanded upon, the building that the COSI inhabits was once Columbus's Central High School. 

We then tracked back to the downtown side and commenced our stroll along the newly-opened Scioto Mile Riverfront Park.

The pergolas on the left cover porch-like swings, park benches, and chairs and tables with boards for checkers/chess.

A super enthusiastic and nice lady out with her daughter whom we passed offered to take our pic. It saved from having to attempt the awkward arms length thing that always turns out badly. 

About a mile later, we were pretty thirsty, so into Milestone 229, the new restaurant at Bicentennial Park at the south end of the Mile.

We sat out on the patio and took in the fountain, which was full of frolicking kiddies. Beyond is a performance pavilion. Not too shabby. Neither was 229's margarita, and we saw tons of really good looking food go by, although we were still too stuffed from brunch to try anything ourselves.

On the way back we caught some wildlife.

And stopped for a swing.

Hooray for Sunday funday and exploring in one's own backyard!

♡,

Erin