Good morning, Westerville. Adults looking for a playground of their own will soon have Prototype, Columbus' newest museum opening November 1st. This adults-only interactive space comes with a $40 price tag and promises everything from robotic piano players to a "Wheel of Misfortune" in its 30,000-square-foot former Lazarus warehouse. Leave the kids at home for this one—it's a rare attraction designed exclusively for grown-ups to explore experimental technologies without tiny hands touching the exhibits.
The retail scene is bustling with activity as Polaris Fashion Place adds new stores just in time for holiday shopping, including an upgraded Dick's House of Sport. Meanwhile, commercial real estate is making headlines with a jaw-dropping $34 million property sale in New Albany—topping the list of recent central Ohio transfers. Upper Arlington and Obetz aren't far behind, with million-dollar homes changing hands as the luxury market continues its steady march forward.
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🎨 Columbus' newest museum bans children and costs $40 to enter. Prototype, opening November 1st in a former Lazarus warehouse, offers adults-only interactive exhibits that showcase experimental technologies developed by Dublin-based design company Roto. The 30,000-square-foot space on the Whittier Peninsula features everything from robotic piano players to a "Wheel of Misfortune" and interactive art installations. Visitors must purchase timed tickets in advance, with the museum serving as a testing ground for innovative concepts that might eventually appear in other attractions around the world.
🛍️ Polaris Fashion Place unveils new stores for holiday shoppers. The Columbus mall is adding an upgraded sporting goods option along with several seasonal pop-up shops for the fall shopping season. While specific details require a subscription to Columbus Business First, related articles mention Dick's House of Sport opening with Buckeye stars and a shopping center near the mall selling for $11.3M. The mall also recently changed ownership, signaling ongoing developments at this major Columbus retail destination.
🏢 New Albany commercial property fetches a whopping $34 million. The transaction topped the list of property transfers in central Ohio counties from October 13-17, 2025. In residential sales, an Obetz property on Bixby Road sold for $2.64 million, while Upper Arlington saw a $1.82 million home change hands on Upper Chelsea Road. New Albany featured prominently in the top transfers with two high-value residential properties selling for $1.5 million and $1.27 million respectively.
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Wooded luxury never-develop retreat: This $449,900 home in New Albany-Plain Local Schools offers an owner's suite, cherry kitchen, and finished lower level with a bar, all overlooking a private wooded area that will never be developed.
Westerville End Unit Modern Finishes: Priced at $212,500, this private end-unit condo near Westerville's uptown offers luxury vinyl flooring, a modern kitchen with granite counters, and a partially finished lower level with family room and storage.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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