University, provide a range of educational opportunities within walking distance. That reputation has created what Jeff describes as a “generational neighborhood” — parents raise children here, and many of those children return to raise families of their own. Bexley is also deeply community-oriented. Annual traditions like the Fourth of July parade and festival, Memorial Day and Labor Day block parties, and neighborhood holiday events bring residents together year after year. “It’s the kind of place where people celebrate together,” Jeff says. “Those traditions give it a true small-town feel, even though we’re right next to downtown Columbus.” The city is known for its walkable Main Street, dotted with local businesses that have become part of the fabric of the neighborhood. Longtime favorites like Rubino’s Pizza — a family-run shop serving square-cut pies since 1954 — and Johnson’s Real Ice Cream, which opened in 1950, have become local institutions. The Drexel Theatre, an art deco landmark built in 1937, continues to show independent and classic films, keeping a sense of history alive. Newer favorites like Moshi Sushi and Harvest Pizzeria add a modern flair, while Grater’s Ice Cream and Bexley Pizza Plus balance out the mix of the old and new. Living in Bexley also means enjoying a balance of urban convenience and suburban calm. Just a few miles from downtown, it’s an easy commute for professionals. At the same time, tree-lined streets, historic homes, and neighborhood parks create a quieter pace of life. “You don’t have to give up that city energy,” Jeff says, “but you get to come home to a neighborhood that feels like family.”
Berwick: Mid-Century Charm and Community Pride
Just south of Bexley lies Berwick, a neighborhood developed
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