Franklin Park Crossroads: Urban Paradise

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By Giles Kennedy

Family and Travel Columnist

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Where can you visit many climates and plant life in one property, a full scale garden railway with natural scenery and structures, and learn how to blow glass?

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Two words: Franklin Park

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This has been a destination for Central Ohioans and Columbus visitors for many years. It hosted AmeriFlora 92, many other local festivals through out the year.

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Columbus and Franklin County residents can even have free admission the 1st Sundays of each month.

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See their website for details.

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https://www.fpconservatory.org/

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The Main Conservatory offers a butterfly garden encompassing waterfalls, trees and a full scale rainforest. The Japanese Garden has several examples of Banzai tree artistry. The Palm House is offered to many groups, weddings and gatherings throughout the year.

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The Scotts Miracle Gro Children's Garden has a place for kids big and small. The Brick Nights series of events even has themed nights where you can build and explore.

https://www.fpconservatory.org/discover/conservatory-explore-brick-nights/

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A virutal tour of my family's visit on Mother's Day is at Columbus Wired's Facebook Page...

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https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=ColumbusWired&set=a.1252473030219340

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This can be a whole day's visit. You can even learn how to blow glass.

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https://www.fpconservatory.org/discover/hot-shop/

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The Hot Shop (open during warm weather months for free demos, select classes throughout the year) has artisans show visitors the ancient craft with various pieces.

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Again, visiting this iconic destination is a great day out for the family, your special someone or a group of friends.

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Make Life an adventure; get out there and live it.

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