Guidebook for Columbus Dining, Sightseeing and Fun!
Food Scene
Lincoln Cafe
740 E Long StGreat coffee and food
Upper Cup Coffee
79 Parsons AveRoasts their own beans to perfection!
HangOverEasy
51 Parsons AveGreat breakfast and lunch spot.
The Olde Oak
62 Parsons AveDaily Specials, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner
in the biergarten we encourage cheer, leisure, and distraction from the busy life.
13 locals recommend
Gemüt Biergarten
734 Oak Stin the biergarten we encourage cheer, leisure, and distraction from the busy life.
Tiny, spartan joint serving up authentic Creole & Cajun dishes, mostly for carryout, but we've enjoyed dining in also. Staff are very friendly and welcoming!
Creole Kitchen
1052 Mt Vernon AveTiny, spartan joint serving up authentic Creole & Cajun dishes, mostly for carryout, but we've enjoyed dining in also. Staff are very friendly and welcoming!
The Roosevelt Coffeehouse
300 E Long StGreat coffee, located nearby in the Discovery District
We love the outdoor patio deck on the riverside. Great bar food and very reasonable prices.
29 locals recommend
The Old Bag of Nails Pub
18 North Nelson RoadWe love the outdoor patio deck on the riverside. Great bar food and very reasonable prices.
East Market
Degrees Restaurant at Columbus State Community College
Speck Italian Eatery
89 E Winter StThe Woodbury
BRAVISSIMO!! Impressive interpretation of classic and favorite Italian dishes! Creative, attractive and above all delicious! In our party of 6, 4 got the lasagna and all said it was excellent. I got the bronzino and it was delicious. We share appetizers and they were well portioned for 6 and each was excellent. The handmade gnocchi (all pasta is handemade daily) and the carbonara were standouts! Also VERY popular for dessert was the panna cotta and the lemon tart! At first we though of it as a 'Special Occasion' restaurant but in this case any day of the week could be reason enough to go back to Cento! "Che buono!"
Cento
BRAVISSIMO!! Impressive interpretation of classic and favorite Italian dishes! Creative, attractive and above all delicious! In our party of 6, 4 got the lasagna and all said it was excellent. I got the bronzino and it was delicious. We share appetizers and they were well portioned for 6 and each was excellent. The handmade gnocchi (all pasta is handemade daily) and the carbonara were standouts! Also VERY popular for dessert was the panna cotta and the lemon tart! At first we though of it as a 'Special Occasion' restaurant but in this case any day of the week could be reason enough to go back to Cento! "Che buono!"
Everything Else
One of the top attractions in Columbus
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StOne of the top attractions in Columbus
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StFabulous new wing and great cafe!
Welcoming church with great worship service and space - great for weddings too!
First Congregational Church
444 E Broad StWelcoming church with great worship service and space - great for weddings too!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Olde Towne Tavern
889 Oak StGreat food and great outdoor space in the summer
Sightseeing
The laid-back German Village is known for charming brick houses built by 19th-century immigrants along Beck, Mohawk, and Deshler streets. Shops selling books, traditional fudge, and handmade jewelry mingle with art galleries, German pubs, American bistros, and artisan coffee shops. In summer, the Actors’ Theatre Columbus stages outdoor Shakespeare and other plays in Schiller Park with its fountains and flower beds
201 locals recommend
German Village
The laid-back German Village is known for charming brick houses built by 19th-century immigrants along Beck, Mohawk, and Deshler streets. Shops selling books, traditional fudge, and handmade jewelry mingle with art galleries, German pubs, American bistros, and artisan coffee shops. In summer, the Actors’ Theatre Columbus stages outdoor Shakespeare and other plays in Schiller Park with its fountains and flower beds
Climbing Wall, Wetlands, Bird Watching & Much More. This wildlife oasis occupies the Whittier Peninsula, which for most of Columbus’ history was an industrial area dominated by factories, warehouses and railroad yards. Having been meticulously restored, and opening in 2009, the park features wetlands, boat launches and one of the nation’s largest outdoor climbing walls. It is also home to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, a stopover for thousands of birds that migrate north from Central and South America.
73 locals recommend
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
400 W Whittier StClimbing Wall, Wetlands, Bird Watching & Much More. This wildlife oasis occupies the Whittier Peninsula, which for most of Columbus’ history was an industrial area dominated by factories, warehouses and railroad yards. Having been meticulously restored, and opening in 2009, the park features wetlands, boat launches and one of the nation’s largest outdoor climbing walls. It is also home to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, a stopover for thousands of birds that migrate north from Central and South America.
Downtown Scenic River Walk, Shaded Benches, Custom Fountains & More. The Promenade stretches along the east bank of the Scioto River, connecting Battelle Riverfront Park and Bicentennial Park along Civic Center Drive. Built upon the former site of the Avenue of Flags, the Promenade features a stone colonnade with shaded swings, park benches, beautiful gardens and tables designed for card games, chess and similar games. The historic carved limestone balustrade, originally built as part of the 1920s floodwall project, has been fully restored to its original condition.
71 locals recommend
Scioto Mile
Downtown Scenic River Walk, Shaded Benches, Custom Fountains & More. The Promenade stretches along the east bank of the Scioto River, connecting Battelle Riverfront Park and Bicentennial Park along Civic Center Drive. Built upon the former site of the Avenue of Flags, the Promenade features a stone colonnade with shaded swings, park benches, beautiful gardens and tables designed for card games, chess and similar games. The historic carved limestone balustrade, originally built as part of the 1920s floodwall project, has been fully restored to its original condition.
Stunning facility directly next to the famed Topiary Park
29 locals recommend
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S Grant AveStunning facility directly next to the famed Topiary Park
Topiary Garden
480 E Town StStunning City Park next to the main Columbus Public Library
Beautiful historic home 1/2 block from the Topiary Park. Usually open on Sunday and by appointment. Lovely wedding venue too! Has a park-like backyard garden
6 locals recommend
Kelton House Museum & Garden
586 E Town StBeautiful historic home 1/2 block from the Topiary Park. Usually open on Sunday and by appointment. Lovely wedding venue too! Has a park-like backyard garden
Just a few blocks away, The King Arts Complex is Serving as a major anchor for development in the King-Lincoln District, The King Arts Complex is an oasis for cultural and educational activities as well as community facility for special events.
The King Arts Complex
835 Mt Vernon AveJust a few blocks away, The King Arts Complex is Serving as a major anchor for development in the King-Lincoln District, The King Arts Complex is an oasis for cultural and educational activities as well as community facility for special events.
Entertainment
One of our fav movie destinations! Gorgeous Art Deco movie house, show first run artsy type movies.
15 locals recommend
Drexel Theatres
2254 E Main StOne of our fav movie destinations! Gorgeous Art Deco movie house, show first run artsy type movies.