Tastes, sights & sounds for the Kenmore Park/North Columbus area!!
Food scene
Great Mom and Pop Chinese place just up the street, that also delivers! Reasonable prices and huge portions! Our favorites are the Combos that come with rice & egg roll for about $8.
Ko Sheng
Cleveland Innis PlazaGreat Mom and Pop Chinese place just up the street, that also delivers! Reasonable prices and huge portions! Our favorites are the Combos that come with rice & egg roll for about $8.
Zacks kitchen & deli
1170 East Weber RoadGreat locally-owned pizza & sub place! Try their Gyro pizza!
Golden House Restaurant
3518 Cleveland AvenueAnother local favorite in the area.
Most pizza groups list Terita's as in the top 5 here in central Ohio. Try it for yourself! Pick up only, no delivery, but only a few minutes north of the cottage.
Terita's Pizza
3905 Cleveland AvenueMost pizza groups list Terita's as in the top 5 here in central Ohio. Try it for yourself! Pick up only, no delivery, but only a few minutes north of the cottage.
Get a hot cup o'Joe or take home a bag of your favorite! New locally owned small business just a few minutes west of the cottage.
Florin Coffee
874 Oakland Park AvenueGet a hot cup o'Joe or take home a bag of your favorite! New locally owned small business just a few minutes west of the cottage.
Get your penny candy and ice cream at our local Sweet treat shop that has been in business here for decades!! Just a couple minutes north on Cleveland Ave in the Northern Lights shopping center.
Clown Cones & Confections
3431 Cleveland AveGet your penny candy and ice cream at our local Sweet treat shop that has been in business here for decades!! Just a couple minutes north on Cleveland Ave in the Northern Lights shopping center.
this Jamaican eatery is simply one of the best spots to grab Caribbean meals in the state! Take out only, no dine in or delivery!
Ena's Caribbean Kitchen
2444 Cleveland Avethis Jamaican eatery is simply one of the best spots to grab Caribbean meals in the state! Take out only, no dine in or delivery!
Susie's Sub Shop
3739 Karl RoadLocal family-owned pizza & sub shop just a few minutes from the cottage!!
Studio35.com Cool combo of movie theater/bar/food!! They have recently added a 2nd smaller theater upstairs. You can munch/drink while watching the show. On-street parking only, arrive a little early. You can purchase tix online or on site.
26 locals recommend
Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse
3055 Indianola AveStudio35.com Cool combo of movie theater/bar/food!! They have recently added a 2nd smaller theater upstairs. You can munch/drink while watching the show. On-street parking only, arrive a little early. You can purchase tix online or on site.
Parks & Rec
This park borders your back yard! There is a playground, shelter, basketball court with regulation and kid-sized hoops, and a walking track! Also offers a big field where you could throw a ball with your dog, or your kids!
Kenlawn Park
1679 E Brighton RdThis park borders your back yard! There is a playground, shelter, basketball court with regulation and kid-sized hoops, and a walking track! Also offers a big field where you could throw a ball with your dog, or your kids!
This is a large park with tons of things to see and do! Just 10 minutes / 4 minutes from the Cottage, it's a great place to hang out! There's a lake, flowers and gardens and more! Great destination for photo ops!
61 locals recommend
Columbus Park of Roses
3901 N High StThis is a large park with tons of things to see and do! Just 10 minutes / 4 minutes from the Cottage, it's a great place to hang out! There's a lake, flowers and gardens and more! Great destination for photo ops!
Brand new state of the art community center with walking track, ball courts, teaching kitchen, recording studio and more including clinics and other resources.
Linden Community Center
1350 Briarwood AveBrand new state of the art community center with walking track, ball courts, teaching kitchen, recording studio and more including clinics and other resources.
Medical/emergency
Mount Carmel St. Ann's
500 S Cleveland AveAnother somewhat nearby hospital/ER.
This hospital is the closest and most easily accessible facility to Parkview Cottage.
7 locals recommend
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
3535 Olentangy River RdThis hospital is the closest and most easily accessible facility to Parkview Cottage.
Shopping and retail
This grocery store is the closest large-chain store to the cottage. Just about 10 minutes west on E North Broadway.
160 locals recommend
Kroger
1350 N High StThis grocery store is the closest large-chain store to the cottage. Just about 10 minutes west on E North Broadway.
Easton is a huge shopping area that features tons of retail stores and restaurants - just about any store you may want or need!! Just about 7 minutes away from the cottage if you go the "back way". Ask your host for more info!
338 locals recommend
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterEaston is a huge shopping area that features tons of retail stores and restaurants - just about any store you may want or need!! Just about 7 minutes away from the cottage if you go the "back way". Ask your host for more info!
Walgreens is good for quick needs including grocery, medications, hygiene and more. Just 2 blocks north of the cottage at the corner of Oakland Park Ave.
8 locals recommend
Walgreens
1444 W 5th AveWalgreens is good for quick needs including grocery, medications, hygiene and more. Just 2 blocks north of the cottage at the corner of Oakland Park Ave.
Big shopping mall, as well as tons of restaurants and other stores in the area. Just about 10 minutes north of the cottage via 71 North.
171 locals recommend
Polaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris PkwyBig shopping mall, as well as tons of restaurants and other stores in the area. Just about 10 minutes north of the cottage via 71 North.
ALDI
one of the closest grocery stores
Attractions & sightseeing
Cool place for family visits!! Check out their website for current limited time exhibits and hours of operation. Located downtown Columbus.
254 locals recommend
Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StCool place for family visits!! Check out their website for current limited time exhibits and hours of operation. Located downtown Columbus.
All Museum visits, including for Members, will require a dated, timed admission ticket. Check columbusmuseum.org for more info. Sundays are FREE!
270 locals recommend
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StAll Museum visits, including for Members, will require a dated, timed admission ticket. Check columbusmuseum.org for more info. Sundays are FREE!
Check fpconservatory.org for more info. Chihuly Collection is in house thru the end of 2021!
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StCheck fpconservatory.org for more info. Chihuly Collection is in house thru the end of 2021!
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is currently open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Beginning June 2, Zoo Members will no longer need a reservation. Single-day guests will still require an advanced reservation by purchasing a ticket online. No tickets will be sold at the park until further notice. Visit Columbuszoo.org for more info
233 locals recommend
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is currently open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Beginning June 2, Zoo Members will no longer need a reservation. Single-day guests will still require an advanced reservation by purchasing a ticket online. No tickets will be sold at the park until further notice. Visit Columbuszoo.org for more info
Ohio History Connection
800 E 17th AvePart of Ohio History Connection, this is a working 1800s town. Just a few minutes south on I=71 and 17th Ave!
Ohio Village
800 E 17th AvePart of Ohio History Connection, this is a working 1800s town. Just a few minutes south on I=71 and 17th Ave!