Originally part of Marble Cliff, one of Columbus's first suburbs, Grandview became a separate village in 1906 and was incorporated as a city in 1931. Located due west of downtown Columbus, Grandview is one of the region's smaller suburbs covering just 1.4 square miles, and with a population of approximately 7,000 residents.  However, what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in charm, friendliness, and quality of life.

Grandview Heights maintains its own police and fire departments, and has an independent school district. It maintains a municipal pool, a seasonal skate park, and the Wallace Gardens Community Garden Plots.  Thanks to its small size, residents can—for the most part—walk to these attractions as well as to the city's excellent library, many fine dining establishments, and charming local shops from residences which encompass every style from early twentieth-century single family homes through contemporary lofts and apartments.

• The Grandview Avenue Bank Block  Located along Grandview Avenue and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1927 Bank Block was one of the country's first shopping centers, and the first strip shopping center in America with parking integrated into its design. Today it's home to stores, coffee shops and fine restaurants, and is one of the central gathering spots for city residents.

• Tour de Grandview Cycling Classic Every summer, this renowned cycling event features two days of world-class bicycle racing through the streets of the city, and attracts more than 100 top professional cyclists. Races feature both men's and women's events, as well as food, drink, live entertainment and children's activities.

• The Lazy Daze of Summer Festival  Food, arts & crafts, and live entertainment take center stage at this annual festival held on the grounds of the public library.