Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is small boutique grocery store. It has a lot of locally sourced food. They have a really nice wine selection. Make sure to check out there bakery section for some amazing local deserts.
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The Hills Market Downtown
95 N Grant AveThis is small boutique grocery store. It has a lot of locally sourced food. They have a really nice wine selection. Make sure to check out there bakery section for some amazing local deserts.
We have a great zoo and aquarium just north of Columbus. They also have a water park attached to the zoo. You can make a full day out of this. If you are coming to Columbus around Christmas, check our Zoo Lights. They decorate the zoo with millions of LED lights and it's beautiful to walk the zoo at night.
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Zoo et Aquarium de Columbus
4850 W Powell RdWe have a great zoo and aquarium just north of Columbus. They also have a water park attached to the zoo. You can make a full day out of this. If you are coming to Columbus around Christmas, check our Zoo Lights. They decorate the zoo with millions of LED lights and it's beautiful to walk the zoo at night.
Pins is a bar that has a TON of games you can play. They are mostly known for their duckpin bowling lanes, but they have arcade games, giant jenga, giant beer pong, etc. The downtown location is the closest to the house and huge. The Easton location and Dublin locations are even larger.
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Pins Mechanical Company
141 N 4th StPins is a bar that has a TON of games you can play. They are mostly known for their duckpin bowling lanes, but they have arcade games, giant jenga, giant beer pong, etc. The downtown location is the closest to the house and huge. The Easton location and Dublin locations are even larger.
Food scene
You can “build your own” tacos here with some pretty unique ingredients. They have vegan and vegetarian options. This is one of the local favorites for food. Our favorite is the Ju-Ju shell and the tofu (even as a non-vegetarian). They have some solid margaritas too. They have multiple locations throughout Columbus.
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Condado Tacos Commons
132 South High StreetYou can “build your own” tacos here with some pretty unique ingredients. They have vegan and vegetarian options. This is one of the local favorites for food. Our favorite is the Ju-Ju shell and the tofu (even as a non-vegetarian). They have some solid margaritas too. They have multiple locations throughout Columbus.
This ice cream shop started in Columbus but now has scoop shops nationwide. The owner is a genius with her unique flavor combinations. Make sure to sample a couple different flavors before finalizing on what scoop you want. In our opinion, this s a must when visiting Columbus.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StThis ice cream shop started in Columbus but now has scoop shops nationwide. The owner is a genius with her unique flavor combinations. Make sure to sample a couple different flavors before finalizing on what scoop you want. In our opinion, this s a must when visiting Columbus.
Great restaurant and atmosphere. They cater to all different types of diets so there is something for everyone.
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TownHall
792 North High StreetGreat restaurant and atmosphere. They cater to all different types of diets so there is something for everyone.
This is a delivery only restaurant. They have great food and it's typically super quick. Please note this is CURBSIDE delivery. You will have to meet the delivery driver at the street to grab your food. Our favorite is the buffalo chicken wrap.
ClusterTruck - Columbus
342 East Long StreetThis is a delivery only restaurant. They have great food and it's typically super quick. Please note this is CURBSIDE delivery. You will have to meet the delivery driver at the street to grab your food. Our favorite is the buffalo chicken wrap.
This restaurant won best new Columbus restaurant of 2021. There is no wonder it got that award after you taste their food and especially the cocktails. Unless you plan ahead with a reservation, I recommend going there to put your name in for a seat at the bar or patio and then venturing around German Village while you wait. It's well worth it.
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Chapman's Eat Market
739 S 3rd StThis restaurant won best new Columbus restaurant of 2021. There is no wonder it got that award after you taste their food and especially the cocktails. Unless you plan ahead with a reservation, I recommend going there to put your name in for a seat at the bar or patio and then venturing around German Village while you wait. It's well worth it.
North Market Downtown is a great place for lunch. It's a bunch of vendors all under one roof. Every vendor is different so you can find something for everyone in your group. Our favorite is Hot Chicken Takeover (it's the only restaurant upstairs). They also occasionally will have farmers markets outside.
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North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StNorth Market Downtown is a great place for lunch. It's a bunch of vendors all under one roof. Every vendor is different so you can find something for everyone in your group. Our favorite is Hot Chicken Takeover (it's the only restaurant upstairs). They also occasionally will have farmers markets outside.
This is an amazing steakhouse. If your looking for a little more high end restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, make a reservation here.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Columbus
89 E Nationwide BlvdThis is an amazing steakhouse. If your looking for a little more high end restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, make a reservation here.
This is a completely vegan restaurant nearby. Not vegan? Don't worry. The mix of flavors in the food will make you completely forget there is no meat. They are consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in Columbus.
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Comune
677 Parsons AveThis is a completely vegan restaurant nearby. Not vegan? Don't worry. The mix of flavors in the food will make you completely forget there is no meat. They are consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in Columbus.
Neighborhoods
The Short North is rapidly growing. It has local art studios, shops, restaurants, bars, and night clubs. Make a night out of visiting this area. Uber there, walk up and down High Street, stop in the stores and art studios, find a restaurant that looks appetizing (they are all good), and bar hop before ubering back home.
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The Short North
The Short North is rapidly growing. It has local art studios, shops, restaurants, bars, and night clubs. Make a night out of visiting this area. Uber there, walk up and down High Street, stop in the stores and art studios, find a restaurant that looks appetizing (they are all good), and bar hop before ubering back home.
Easton Town Center is an indoor/outdoor mall. It has name brand shopping, restaurants, bars, and a movie theater. They keep expanding and constantly have new vendors so you could spend the whole day walking around the beautiful shopping center.
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Easton
Easton Town Center is an indoor/outdoor mall. It has name brand shopping, restaurants, bars, and a movie theater. They keep expanding and constantly have new vendors so you could spend the whole day walking around the beautiful shopping center.
Parks
This is one of the most popular parks in Columbus and often hosting festivals and events. Close to the Short North, the Arena District, and the Convention Center.
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Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StThis is one of the most popular parks in Columbus and often hosting festivals and events. Close to the Short North, the Arena District, and the Convention Center.
Do you like art? This park is designed to depict figures from Georges Seurat's 1884 painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."
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Jardin Topiary
480 E Town StDo you like art? This park is designed to depict figures from Georges Seurat's 1884 painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."
Public park and nature preserve. Hiking trails, climbing wall (bring your own harness), sand volleyball courts, dog parks, nature center, obstacle course, fishing, picnicking, sledding, shelters.
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Scioto Audubon Metro Park
400 W Whittier StPublic park and nature preserve. Hiking trails, climbing wall (bring your own harness), sand volleyball courts, dog parks, nature center, obstacle course, fishing, picnicking, sledding, shelters.
This is a drive from Columbus, but Hocking Hills offers great hiking, canoeing, and zip lining.
Parc d'État de Hocking Hills
This is a drive from Columbus, but Hocking Hills offers great hiking, canoeing, and zip lining.
Museums and Art
This is a great interactive exhibit that combines art and technology. We have a ton of guests come to Columbus just to visit this.
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Otherworld
5819 Chantry DrThis is a great interactive exhibit that combines art and technology. We have a ton of guests come to Columbus just to visit this.
COSI stands for Center of Science and Industry. It's mostly targeted for children, but it's fun for all ages.
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Centre de la Science et de l'Industrie
333 W Broad StCOSI stands for Center of Science and Industry. It's mostly targeted for children, but it's fun for all ages.
Entry into the museum is FREE on Sundays. Check out their website to see what their current exhibits are.
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Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StEntry into the museum is FREE on Sundays. Check out their website to see what their current exhibits are.
There’s only one Museum in America that honors ALL Veterans – from all branches of service, and from all eras of our nation’s proud history of military service, both peacetime and wartime. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is a powerful and personal experience designed to give a voice to every man and woman who answered the call for our country.
This is neither a war memorial nor a military museum. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and shared experiences of Veterans throughout history.
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National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 W Broad StThere’s only one Museum in America that honors ALL Veterans – from all branches of service, and from all eras of our nation’s proud history of military service, both peacetime and wartime. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is a powerful and personal experience designed to give a voice to every man and woman who answered the call for our country.
This is neither a war memorial nor a military museum. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and shared experiences of Veterans throughout history.
A horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and Dale Chiuly artwork. Make sure to check out their website for the events they have going on during your stay.
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Jardin botanique du parc Franklin
1777 E Broad StA horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and Dale Chiuly artwork. Make sure to check out their website for the events they have going on during your stay.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Experience Columbus
Do an internet search for Experience Columbus. This is the main visitor website for Columbus. You can find discounts to attractions, events happening around the city, and other recommendations that we may have missed in this guidebook.
Coutumes et culture
LGBTQ+
Columbus is very LGBTQ+ friendly. Message us directly if you want custom recommendations on bars, things to do, or shopping suggestions.
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Free Experience Passports
Unfortunately Airbnb won't let us post a website link, but if you go to do an internet search for Experience Columbus, they have Free Experience Passports around Columbus. These Passports include a Pizza Trail, Coffee Trail, Distillery Trail, and more. Some offer free prizes for visiting a certain number of places on the trail.
There is also an Ale Trail if you do an internet search for "Columbus Ale Trail" that also offers free prizes.