Op here, to the DL hive mind, I say thank you for the suggestions and snark. Here's my notes, and absolutely nothing is set in stone -- except the bathhouse.
YES YES YES
Cosi
German Town
Pointillist Park – Husband’s love all things a musical, no matter how flimsy
I've ever thought of a bathhouse while traveling, but now? Game on. Columbus has plenty of German, Polish, and Eastern European stock. Big sausages? Will report back.
Gay bars, natch, always.
I’ll try to catch the autumn leaves if they’re still around. S. California doesn’t give much of a seasonal shift, just tank tops to tees, repeat.
AMENDED
No to antiques or vintage boutiques. Yes to thrift stores like Goodwill, Salvation, and local charity shops. I love treasure hunting there.
NO NO NO
I don’t care about football, futebol, or any sports.
Zoo? Darhling, I’ve bn Safari’ in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, glamping in Ralph Lauren-inspired tents more expensive than the average US homes. I’ve seen exotic animals up close in chauffeur-driven Land Rovers with a fully stocked bar. Zoos are... meh.
I'm not kidding, it was unbelievably expensive, but my best friend won the trip by finding a Golden Ticket after unwrapping a Willy Wonka bar. I got to tag along as her +1, hobnobbing with the .1%.
UNLIKELY
Donuts? Me, no. Husband, yes.
And now something new -apparently, I have to see the Columbus Ohio Gay Men's Chorus. I’ve heard it’s the gayest thing ever! Thanks again guys and gals.