Guidebook for Columbus
Sightseeing
Visit the 3rd largest university in America. Enjoy walking around the Oval, visiting Mirror Lake or gawking at the thousands of books in the 11 story Thompson Libary. If you're here on a Saturday, you're likely to see lots of Buckeyes fans!
147 locals recommend
The Ohio State University
Visit the 3rd largest university in America. Enjoy walking around the Oval, visiting Mirror Lake or gawking at the thousands of books in the 11 story Thompson Libary. If you're here on a Saturday, you're likely to see lots of Buckeyes fans!
Parks & Nature
Whetstone Park Gazebo
185 Ceramic DrArts & Culture
A well-loved museum fun for children and adults alike.
254 locals recommend
Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StA well-loved museum fun for children and adults alike.
Shopping
A large outdoor/indoor mall with nearly every store you can imagine. This theater also has a dine-in AMC movie theater.
Spend the day tasting wine at Cooper's Hawk, checking out the latest Apple products at the Apple Store, building sets at the Lego Store or seeing the luxury of a Tesla, in person. There is truly a store to please everyone.
338 locals recommend
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterA large outdoor/indoor mall with nearly every store you can imagine. This theater also has a dine-in AMC movie theater.
Spend the day tasting wine at Cooper's Hawk, checking out the latest Apple products at the Apple Store, building sets at the Lego Store or seeing the luxury of a Tesla, in person. There is truly a store to please everyone.
Another mall that's within 20 minutes. Has most large store brands.
171 locals recommend
Polaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris PkwyAnother mall that's within 20 minutes. Has most large store brands.
Essentials
Kroger Pharmacy
150 W Sycamore StLarge grocery store with great deals.
Marc's Stores
1828 W Henderson RdSmaller grocery store within walking distance. Accepts cash or Discover card.
Entertainment & Activities
Dollar theater featuring movies that have already been out for a few months.
6 locals recommend
Cinemark Carriage Place Movies 12
2570 Bethel RdDollar theater featuring movies that have already been out for a few months.
Large reclining seats! Small but comfortable theater. Truly the best way to experience a movie.
19 locals recommend
AMC Dublin Village 18
6700 Village PkwyLarge reclining seats! Small but comfortable theater. Truly the best way to experience a movie.
Columbus Zoo is a fun way to spend the day. Explore the park divided into continental areas. Walk into the Australian area and stand side-by-side with a kangaroo or walk over to Africa and feed a giraffe! If you're visiting in the summer, Zoombezi Bay is also a great way to cool off and enjoy the sun.
233 locals recommend
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdColumbus Zoo is a fun way to spend the day. Explore the park divided into continental areas. Walk into the Australian area and stand side-by-side with a kangaroo or walk over to Africa and feed a giraffe! If you're visiting in the summer, Zoombezi Bay is also a great way to cool off and enjoy the sun.
Food Scene
Cuco's Taqueria
2162 W Henderson RdGreat Mexican food. Features a help-yourself salsa bar
A traditional sports bar. Features wings, sandwiches, etc. Large beer and liquor selection.
53 locals recommend
Roosters
376 S Hamilton RdA traditional sports bar. Features wings, sandwiches, etc. Large beer and liquor selection.
HUGE grilled cheese sandwiches. My favorite is the Cleveland Cheese Steak.
39 locals recommend
Melt Bar and Grilled
840 N High StHUGE grilled cheese sandwiches. My favorite is the Cleveland Cheese Steak.
During or after playing games at 16 Bit, Dirty Franks hotdogs are a must. Choose from their large menu or create your own custom hotdog with endless ingredient combinations.
54 locals recommend
Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace
248 S 4th StDuring or after playing games at 16 Bit, Dirty Franks hotdogs are a must. Choose from their large menu or create your own custom hotdog with endless ingredient combinations.
A must for delicious donuts and coffee. Open 24 hours a day. If you're not in the mood for sweets, they also have authentic Greek food (owners are Greek) with many gyro options.
21 locals recommend
Buckeye Donuts
1363 S High StA must for delicious donuts and coffee. Open 24 hours a day. If you're not in the mood for sweets, they also have authentic Greek food (owners are Greek) with many gyro options.