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My name is Jean Hayward, "The Tour Lady," and I can't wait to show you Ohio's capital city

 

News, News, Important News!

Capital  City Tours receives Best of Columbus Award (press release below).

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Capital City Tours Receives 2012 Best of Columbus Award

Columbus Award Program Honors the Achievement

COLUMBUS July 11, 2012 -- Capital City Tours has been selected for the 2012 Best of Columbus Award in the Tours category by the Columbus Award Program.

Each year, the Columbus Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Columbus area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2012 Columbus Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Columbus Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Columbus Award Program

The Columbus Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Columbus area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Columbus Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Columbus Award Program

 

(Pardon me while I pat my back!  But I couldn't have done it without YOU!  You have trusted me enough to spend your time, with me. as we tour Columbus together.  I always hope for the best, most informative, fun time I can possibly provide you, my guest.  Thanks for this great recognition.)

By the way, I know Columbus is not Paris, New York or London.   Good....we don't have as much pollution, crime, or high prices as the really big metropolises, but this little gem of a city does have a lot to offer.  What would you like to see?  What would you like to do? How about an overview of this city waiting to warmly welcome its many visitors?   We can show it all--spectacular landscapes, spiritual heritage churches, fascinating Mid-West history, amazing architecture, relaxing tearoom tours, and yes, we've become a foodie town!

Capital City Tours has been regaling visitors and locals alike for 15 years with extensive knowledge, jaw-dropping insight, and side splitting anecdotes that will keep you at the edge of your seats!  Even "doubters" have been seen with a smile on their face at the end of these tours!  Call us today at 614-326-0942 to discuss your choice and desire...we'll get you there.

 

 

 



OUR FEATURED TOURS

 THE BIRTHDAY CANDLES HAVE ALL BEEN BLOWN OUT BUT...

Yes.  Columbus, Ohio, turned 200 years old in 2012 and I loved showing how we got started (do you know why being a Presbyterian in Columbus can be a real "blast?"), where we are now, and some of our hopes and dreams for the future.  The year 2013 is no less important..so please allow me to continue showing our City to you.  This tour is for 2-5 persons in my van, takes a little more than 2-1/2 hrs., and costs $25 per person, with a 2-person minimum.  Got a larger group?  No problem...I'll gladly arrange proper transportation.  Prices will then vary.  C'mon...let's travel the streets of Columbus together.  Tours available every day, Monday - Saturday...all times arranged; you name the time and we'll work it out together.  Sundays are also available after 1:30 p.m. by arrangement.  And for those who want to see Downtown up close , I offer Walking Tours of Downtown in the Summer.  July 13, 2013 at 2 p.m. and August 10, 2013 at 10 a.m.  Dress appropriately because these tours go Rain-or-Shine.  This one-hour tour costs only $10 per person.  We meet at the Pres. McKinley monument in front of the State Capitol Building  Call now to schedule as we don't want to leave without you!

 

Third Grade Teachers...Hark!

The State of Ohio has teaching requirements for your 3rd Grade students.  I know they get the fun of learning a little more about their City.  I have just the specialized tour for your youngsters.  Learning can be fun when they can place their hands on 200 years of history.  I'd love to be the one to show them how Columbus got started and some fun facts, plus a little surprise or two!  Call me at 614-326-0942 and let's talk about your needs and how I can help you fill them.  It would be my pleasure!

 

 

 OUR POPULAR CIVIL WAR TOUR RETURNS FROM 2011 AND 2012!

 

 

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This tour would get an "R" rating if it were a movie!

Sex, violence, pillaging, riots...it's all here.  Quickly...go to the next tab!

Come along as we walk in the footsteps of Union soldiers and doomed Confederate prisoners, fiery abolitionist, and desperate runaways, heroes, villains, and ordinary people struggling to survive one of the most extraordinary times in our nation's history, right here in Columbus.  READ MORE on next page.

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