Familiar places. Stories worth hearing.
Central Ohio narrated tours
and local information.
Discover the stories behind the streets, stages and communities around you. Read along, listen to the narration, and explore at your own pace—or plan a private tour with Steve.
Featured · Music and hometown history
Twenty One Pilots
Central Ohio Tour
Follow the band’s Columbus story through early venues, music video locations, a zoo benefit concert, and Tyler’s reported karaoke moment at Hounddog’s.
Includes the band history through October 18, 2026. School and childhood-home connections are told as stories; private homes are not visitor stops.
Read and listen to the tour ↗A first listen · Steve French narration
From Columbus to Ohio Stadium
Hear the band’s history, from the early lineup and local shows to Breach and the October 2026 homecoming.
Browse all 18 chapters →Choose your way to explore
Your Central Ohio tour collection
Start with a story, choose a walk, or make a day of the road. Each collection keeps its own itinerary and listening controls.
Made for the passenger seat
Columbus ride tour
Choose Downtown, German Village, Short North or Dublin. Read local stories, listen to Steve French narration and find dining ideas near your destination.
Start the Columbus ride tour →Choose your own discoveries
Central Ohio Road Stories
History, landmarks, people, businesses and sports, with narration you can browse manually or discover using optional location access.
Open Central Ohio stories ↗Start at your hotel
Downtown Columbus Walking Tours
Choose a hotel edition and a 30, 60, 90 or 120-minute walk, with narrated stories and directions. Optional meal breaks let you extend your day.
Choose a walking tour ↗A day in Licking County
Granville–Newark–Heath History Loop
A six-stop loop through village streets, earthworks, local history and The Dawes Arboretum. Read the stories, hear Benjamin, and follow the directions.
Explore the history loop ↗Village streets and historic places
Granville Road Stories
A dedicated narrated collection exploring Granville, its historic inns, museums, Denison and the people behind the village.
Open Granville access ↗Small-town stories along your route
Plain City Road Stories
Discover the clocktower, Big Darby, local traditions and community history with the dedicated Plain City narration collection.
Open Plain City access ↗Downtown Columbus
Walk from your hotel
Open an edition matched to your starting point, then choose how long you would like to explore.
History, happenings and places to go
Get to know the communities around you
Browse the local guides for narrated history, destinations and available event listings. The airport guide brings together CMH travel information and narrated updates.
Make the day your own
- Read or listen: play a story on your phone and follow the written transcript.
- Explore independently: use the itineraries and map links at your own pace. Hours, admission and parking depend on the place.
- Travel with Smart Ride: request a private tour, pickup and transportation quote. Transportation and attraction admission are separate from the audio guides.
Set up audio while parked and have a passenger use the controls while moving. Optional location features differ by collection. Audio narration is AI-generated. Granville and Plain City’s dedicated Road Stories collections retain their existing pass or invitation requirements.
Request a private tour ↗