Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
Katalina's
1105 Pennsylvania AveGreat breakfast
Too's Spirits Under High
1880 N High StFast casual and delicious
Basi Italia
811 Highland StAn oasis of good food and drink
Brassica in the Short North
680 N High StLocavore pita sandwiches and salads
The Lodge Bar
641 N High StA refined tavern and ranked a best restaurant
M at Miranova
2 Miranova PlScooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients
164 Einheimische empfehlen
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StScooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients
Bakery cafe offering inventive breads and pastries, plus coffee, with a few small tables
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Laughlin's Bakery
15 E 2nd AveBakery cafe offering inventive breads and pastries, plus coffee, with a few small tables
Chill cafe serving teas from around the world, plus a selection of global fare, in a casual space.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
ZenCha Tea Salon
982 N High StChill cafe serving teas from around the world, plus a selection of global fare, in a casual space.
Coffeehouse brewing specialty beans in an industrial setting with handcrafted tables
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Mission Coffee Co. LLC
2060 South High StreetCoffeehouse brewing specialty beans in an industrial setting with handcrafted tables
Pasta, pizza & specialty cocktails are dispensed in a vintage-style dining room with an upbeat vibe.
73 Einheimische empfehlen
Marcella's
615 N High StPasta, pizza & specialty cocktails are dispensed in a vintage-style dining room with an upbeat vibe.
High-end steakhouse chain serving grilled meats, seafood & cocktails.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
569 N High StHigh-end steakhouse chain serving grilled meats, seafood & cocktails.
Traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist served in a contemporary space with chandeliers.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Martini Modern Italian
445 N High StTraditional Italian dishes with a modern twist served in a contemporary space with chandeliers.
Casual choice featuring tacos with handmade tortillas, plus a long cocktail & beer list.
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Bakersfield
733 N High StCasual choice featuring tacos with handmade tortillas, plus a long cocktail & beer list.
Casual but stylish daytime cafe offering upmarket riffs on sandwiches, salads & comfort food.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Tasi Cafe
680 N Pearl StCasual but stylish daytime cafe offering upmarket riffs on sandwiches, salads & comfort food.
Central Ohio’s authentic public market. Since 1876 merchants and farmers have served the community and its visitors.
204 Einheimische empfehlen
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StCentral Ohio’s authentic public market. Since 1876 merchants and farmers have served the community and its visitors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood pub with karaoke & hermit crab racing nights in casual surrounds.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Local Bar Short North
913 North High StreetNeighborhood pub with karaoke & hermit crab racing nights in casual surrounds.
MOUTON
954 N High StUpscale cocktails
Hopping joint with a beer-garden patio, serving American pub grub & a large selection of brews.
55 Einheimische empfehlen
Short North Pint House
780 N High StHopping joint with a beer-garden patio, serving American pub grub & a large selection of brews.
Parks & Nature
City park with skyline views surrounded by Victorian homes & featuring a playground & tennis.
140 Einheimische empfehlen
Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StCity park with skyline views surrounded by Victorian homes & featuring a playground & tennis.
Park featuring ongoing seasonal events, cafes, a reading room, gardens and a carousel.
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35 Einheimische empfehlen
John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons
160 S High StPark featuring ongoing seasonal events, cafes, a reading room, gardens and a carousel.
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Extensive greenway featuring paved trails through charming woods, parks & neighborhoods.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Olentangy Trail
Olentangy TrailExtensive greenway featuring paved trails through charming woods, parks & neighborhoods.
Urban public space with 15,000-sq.-ft. Scioto Mile Fountain, outdoor stage & glass-enclosed eatery.
32 Einheimische empfehlen
Bicentennial Park
233 S Civic Center DrUrban public space with 15,000-sq.-ft. Scioto Mile Fountain, outdoor stage & glass-enclosed eatery.
Shopping
Hip boutique offering modern apparel for kids & adults, accessories & home goods in an airy setting.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Tigertree
3284 N High StHip boutique offering modern apparel for kids & adults, accessories & home goods in an airy setting.
Samson Men's Emporium - Men's Clothing Store
694 N High StClassic men’s casualwear, accessories & gifts.
The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd St32 rooms of books
Essentials
Market District Supermarket
3061 Kingsdale CenterOpen 24/7, they have everything
Arts & Culture
Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances.
73 Einheimische empfehlen
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High StModern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances.
Zentrum für Wissenschaft und Industrie
333 W Broad St#1 science center in USA
Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop.
270 Einheimische empfehlen
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StVaried permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop.
88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds.
251 Einheimische empfehlen
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad St88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Lennox Town Center
777 Kinnear RdYear-round go-kart racing on 2 indoor tracks, requiring a yearly membership or day fee.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Grand Prix Karting Indoor Entertainment
1300 Alum Creek DrYear-round go-kart racing on 2 indoor tracks, requiring a yearly membership or day fee.
Whether it's Donkey Kong, Frogger, Street Fighter, or Tapper... You drink, YOU PLAY FOR FREE.
51 Einheimische empfehlen
16-Bit Bar+Arcade
254 S 4th StWhether it's Donkey Kong, Frogger, Street Fighter, or Tapper... You drink, YOU PLAY FOR FREE.