Kathy Binner’s bed and breakfast, The Carraway Guest House, hosts travelers from around the world in the bedroom community of Canal Winchester. “Columbus is a huge crossroads of the Midwest,” she says. “Travelers want a walkable area to stay, and we’re walkable. We have hiking and biking paths, a world-renowned resident artist – Robert Warren – restaurants, microbreweries, gift shops, antique shops, sidewalk cafes and live music. It’s just a good array of everything.”
100 years of brunch at Canal Wigwam
Local businesses and walkability are a huge draw to the area. BrewDog Columbus is a Scottish craft brewery and taproom with massive murals, an arcade and classic American grub. “We have the only American location right here! They create a nice arrangement of flavors, brew it right here in Canal Winchester and ship it across the U.S. to little pubs.” Meanwhile, Canal Wigwam has been open since 1899, a family-owned brunch joint with new specials daily. As for commercial shopping, Waterloo Crossing offers a Walmart Supercenter, Walgreens and Aldi across the street. Winchester Square has a Kroger and Home Depot. And an array of antique shops can be found along Waterloo Street downtown.
The large murals on Brewdog are a huge draw to the area.
Canal has an array of antique shops like Corner Smiths along Waterloo Street downtown.
Canal Wigwam is the best diner in Central Ohio.
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Ribs, music and parades with a historic downtown backdrop
Each spring, Canal Winchester’s Art Stroll displays various artists’ work throughout the downtown area. The farmer’s market lasts all summer alongside Music in the Park, a summer concert series bringing local musicians and food trucks to Stradley Park each week. The Blues & Ribfest is a street celebration with blues for days and world-class ribs. Since the 1920s, the Labor Day Festival has attracted more than 30,000 visitors yearly. The celebration lasts from Saturday to Monday, with a parade, carnival rides and more. But any day of the year, guests can browse the National Barber Museum & Hall of Fame or check out events hosted by the City of Canal Winchester Community Center.
New builds and older homes
Despite the area's historic roots, the city’s subdivisions are typically only a few decades old. The Villages at Westchester display Craftsman homes and colonial revivals built in the early 2000s. Cherry Landing boasts even newer Cape Cods with two-car garages, front porches and neat lawns. But northern Winchester Village diverges with ranch-style homes and split levels built in the 70s. Residents will undoubtedly stumble upon older properties in subdivisions like this one, where mature trees yield to the historic downtown scene. Most homes are priced between $350,000 to $550,000, but the average listing price hovers around $400,000.
Canal Westchester displays Craftsman homes and colonial revivals built in the early 2000s.
Canal Winchester is a southern Columbus hub.
Northern Winchester Village diverges with ranch-style homes.
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Canal Winchester Local School District
Local students attend the Canal Winchester Local School District, beginning at Indian Trail Elementary School. With a B on Niche, the school enrolls kindergarteners through second graders and hosts sports programs in the gym. Next door, Winchester Trail Elementary enrolls grades 3-5. Also earning a B on Niche, the school has an active PTO promoting events throughout the year. Canal Winchester Middle School has a B on Niche and offers 14 different sports for students to join. This emphasis on athletics is carried over to Canal Winchester High School, which earns a B-plus on Niche. The school has an athletic boosters organization for parents and community members.
Winchester Trail Elementary enrolls grades 3-5 and has a B on Niche.
Canal Winchester Middle School has a B on Niche and offers 14 different sports for students.
Canal Winchester High School, which earns a B+ on Niche.
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A skate park and pools within a mile radius
Canal Winchester’s Gilbert Guiler Park is notable for its swim team, the Dolphins. Its two pools, playground with swings and basketball court attract residents throughout the warmer months. Roger Hanners Recreational Fields has a skate park, a batting cage, and several baseball fields. Local teams host practices and games here. The Westchester Golf Course is a par-72 course with six lakes and a 10,000-square-foot putting green. Tennis courts and the Scioto River tributary, Walnut Creek, are accessible within city limits. Close by, the Walnut Woods Metro Park has woodlands and wetlands with plenty of trails.
Roger Hanners Recreational Fields has a large skate park.
Gilbert Guiler Park has a playground with swings and basketball court attract residents.
Walnut Woods Metro Park has woodlands and wetlands with plenty of trails.
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Commuting to Columbus
While the city is primarily car-dependent, the Central Ohio Transit Authority offers a park-and-ride bus system with two lines running from Canal Winchester to Downtown Columbus, 15 miles north. Route 33, Columbus-Lancaster Road NW, melds into the Southeast Expressway, also heading into Columbus. Canal Winchester’s own Waterloo Street provides accessibility to restaurants, parks and the downtown scene. Washington Street and Gender Road branch into residential subdivisions. Nearby airports include John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 15 miles away, and Rickenbacker International Airport, just 8 miles west.
Route 33, Columbus-Lancaster Road NW, melds into the Southeast Expressway.
Central Ohio Transit Authority offers a park-and-ride bus system with two lines.
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