10/12/2026
Saturday, October 17th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a self-guided walking tour of downtown Columbus, featuring local history and local food!
The Bartholomew County Historical Society invites you to attend the latest in our Open Dour Tour Series, A Bite of History! On this self-guided walking tour, participants will visit modern-day eateries and historic spots in downtown Columbus, each offering a one-bite or one-sip sample of their food and drink. At each stop you’ll learn about the fascinating history to be found in buildings both past and present.
Stops include: Upland Brewing Co., Angottis Italian Restaurant, Zaharakos, 4th Street Bar and Grill, Gramz Bakery, St. Denis, Thai Connection, and Stunna's. Plus, visitors will get an exclusive look at the newly renovated space at 207 Washington Street - built in 1880 by F.J. Crump - courtesy of Voelz, Reed, & Mount LLC, and sample treats from Cookie Paradise.
Advance tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite or in person at the following locations:
Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum, 524 Third Street, Columbus, IN, Tue-Fri 10 AM-4 PM
Columbus Visitors Center, 506 5th Street, Columbus, IN, Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM
Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington Street, Columbus, IN, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Tue, Thurs 10 AM - 8 PM.
A limited number of tickets will be sold, so get yours today! Advance tickets are $25; day-of tickets $30 -- 5 and under free. Children 16 and under require a chaperone.
This event is made possible with support by Visit Columbus.
