Top Columbus Getaways, Ranked Entirely by Smell

Columbus — Our travel desk has completed its annual survey of the region’s great destinations, ranked, as always, by aroma, ground texture, and the friendliness of the local dogs.

Topping the list this year: the long grass behind the old fence, praised for its complexity, and the corner where two streets meet, an enduring classic that rewards repeat visits. The riverside path earned high marks for variety, though critics noted it can get crowded with geese.

Readers are reminded that the best destination is, and has always been, wherever the human happens to be standing.