SELF GUIDED FAN ITINERARY
One leisurely day, approximately 5–6 hours including lunch, browsing, parking and transfers. Public exterior stops are the default. Use a car, rideshare, or transit between clusters; this is not one continuous walking tour. Individual map links find destinations and do not certify a legal stopping place.

1. Downtown: Start at the Columbus Athenaeum exterior (about 10 minutes). Play its story, then travel to the Arena District.
2. Arena District: Park once and visit Nationwide Arena, The Basement and KEMBA Live exteriors (45–60 minutes). Play the early-venue and Car Radio chapters. Allow additional walking time as needed.
3. Short North: Transfer to Big Fun (25–40 minutes for the stop). Read or play the Choker story, then browse during business hours.
4. University District: Transfer to Newport Music Hall (15–20 minutes). Compare the marquee with the 2024 WOSU photograph. Play the breakthrough and homecoming chapter.
5. High Street food stops: Hounddog’s Pizza (10–15 minutes if exterior, 45–60 if eating) and Lavash Cafe (10–15 minutes if exterior, 45–60 if eating). Pick one for lunch. Listen to the karaoke story and look for the Lavish sign connection.
6. Ohio State campus: Transfer to Schottenstein Center and Ohio Stadium (30–45 minutes across the two exteriors, plus parking and walking). Finish with the basketball connection and the October 2026 homecoming.

Second-day options: Choose either the Galena Backslide market excursion or a Powell zoo visit. A full zoo visit deserves several hours and does not guarantee Water’s Edge access. Polaris is a separate north-side option for the early ticket-selling story. School stories can be enjoyed anywhere; campus visits require direct arrangements. The childhood-home chapter has no residential route or address.

Listen: Open index.html in a browser and use each chapter’s audio player, or open MP3 files directly. Download individual chapters before traveling if needed. Audio is AI-generated Steve French narration made with Runway, with no music or concert audio. Keep the audio folder beside index.html when copying the guide. Source links and map links require internet. Drivers should set audio before moving or have a passenger operate it.
