Joe & Ketevan’s Guide to Columbus
Museums
Awesome science museum, fun for kids and adults
A one of a kind science museum. A great half day, especially for families.
254 locals recommend
Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StA one of a kind science museum. A great half day, especially for families.
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StCheck out great art, including some traveling exhibits
Great park and even better botanical gardens
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StGreat park and even better botanical gardens
Can't tell it from outside but once you are inside it's someone's imagination gone wild!
25 locals recommend
Otherworld
5819 Chantry DrCan't tell it from outside but once you are inside it's someone's imagination gone wild!
Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol SquareCheck times for tours, pretty historic and neat place
Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum
476 E Kossuth StSmall but nice museum that allows you to see classic cars
National museum paying respects to military veterans. Next to cosi and downtown Columbus
19 locals recommend
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 W Broad StNational museum paying respects to military veterans. Next to cosi and downtown Columbus
Shopping
Hands down the best mall in Columbus. Probably one of best indoor/outdoor malls in country
338 locals recommend
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterHands down the best mall in Columbus. Probably one of best indoor/outdoor malls in country
Another nice, large indoor mall, most top stores, nice area surrounded by restaurants and stores
171 locals recommend
Polaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris PkwyAnother nice, large indoor mall, most top stores, nice area surrounded by restaurants and stores
Amusement Parks & Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdRanked one of the top Zoos in the country
Zoombezi Bay
4850 Powell RdAmazing water park, next to Columbus Zoo
1 hour & 15 minute drive but something you would never expect to see in Ohio. Largest conservation park in North America, see wild animals roaming freely.
51 locals recommend
The Wilds
14000 International Rd1 hour & 15 minute drive but something you would never expect to see in Ohio. Largest conservation park in North America, see wild animals roaming freely.
Food scene
Awesome collection of local eateries and stores in heart of downtown Columbus
204 locals recommend
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StAwesome collection of local eateries and stores in heart of downtown Columbus
East Market
212 Kelton AvenueCollection of local restaurants and a nice bar, food hall
Cafe Istanbul Bexley
2455 East Main StreetGood mediterranean food
Top high end steakhouse. Not cheap but great experience
6 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Columbus
89 E Nationwide BlvdTop high end steakhouse. Not cheap but great experience
Brassica in Bexley
2212 E Main StWe love it for fast casual Mediterranean
Hofbräuhaus Columbus
800 Goodale BlvdTraditional German food, music, and a great time!
Old German restaurant in the heart of German Village
80 locals recommend
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
240 E Kossuth StOld German restaurant in the heart of German Village
Famous hole in the wall restaurant/bar with a giant burger to eat…try it if you dare
97 locals recommend
The Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman AveFamous hole in the wall restaurant/bar with a giant burger to eat…try it if you dare
Barcelona
263 E Whittier StGood energy, food and patio. In German village
Bakersfield
733 N High StTrendy Mexican spot in heart of Short North Arts District
Condado Tacos
1227 N High StGreat tacos
HangOverEasy
51 Parsons AveGood breakfast in heart of Olde Towne East
Texas de Brazil
4040 Easton StationBrazilian steakhouse in Easton Town Center, better be hungry
The Eagle Short North
790 N High StGreat southern food
They have a few locations, good wood fired pizza and relaxed spot
10 locals recommend
Harvest Pizzeria Bexley
2376 E Main StThey have a few locations, good wood fired pizza and relaxed spot
Gemüt Biergarten
734 Oak StGerman food and great patio in Olde Towne East
Upper Cup Coffee
79 Parsons AveLocal Olde Towne East coffee
Stauf's Coffee Roasters
627 S 3rd StHave a few locations, good spot with good coffee
If you want an old school place that serves breakfast at 6:30am, you found it
14 locals recommend
Tommy's Diner
914 W Broad StIf you want an old school place that serves breakfast at 6:30am, you found it
FUSIAN
855 W 5th AveA few locations, pretty good fast casual sushi for those on the go
Marcella's
615 N High StGood Italian in trendy area
Giuseppe's Ritrovo
2268 E Main StGreat Italian with nice patio
MIkey's Late NIght Slice
457 N High StA few locations, quick and tasty
Sports, Concerts, & Theaters
Catch an Ohio State football game, 5th largest sports stadium in the World (105,000+capacity)
127 locals recommend
Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes DrCatch an Ohio State football game, 5th largest sports stadium in the World (105,000+capacity)
New Columbus Crew stadium
96 Columbus Crew WayBuilt in 2021. Catch a professional soccer game
Nationwide Arena
200 W Nationwide BlvdNHL hockey columbus blue jackets games and plenty of concerts
Columbus Clippers minor league baseball. Great social scene to watch game, drink craft beer and hang out downtown
41 locals recommend
Huntington Park
330 Huntington Park LnColumbus Clippers minor league baseball. Great social scene to watch game, drink craft beer and hang out downtown
Schottenstein Center
555 Borror DrOhio state college basketball and a lot of top concerts
Beautiful theater in heart of downtown. Check their website for shows while you are in town
60 locals recommend
Ohio Theater
39 E State StBeautiful theater in heart of downtown. Check their website for shows while you are in town
For small local theater, next to German Village in Brewery district
29 locals recommend
Shadowbox Live
503 S Front StFor small local theater, next to German Village in Brewery district
Large event center hosting tons of national events
66 locals recommend
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High StLarge event center hosting tons of national events
If you want to gamble, this is the place to do it in Columbus
34 locals recommend
Hollywood Casino Columbus
200 Georgesville RdIf you want to gamble, this is the place to do it in Columbus
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs
6000 S High StGambling and horse racing
Funny Bone Comedy Club
145 Easton Town CenterStand up comedy, in Easton Shopping area
Neighborhoods
Great neighborhood to just park and walk. Local restaurants and shops, check out Schiller park
201 locals recommend
German Village
Great neighborhood to just park and walk. Local restaurants and shops, check out Schiller park
Short North Arts District
A lot of shops, bars, and restaurants. A lot of energy
Take a walk through Bexleys main street for some lunch and tree lined streets north of Broad st to see some.beautiful homes
19 locals recommend
Bexley
Take a walk through Bexleys main street for some lunch and tree lined streets north of Broad st to see some.beautiful homes
Young professionals neighborhood just outside of downtown with a lot of great restaurants bars and energy
25 locals recommend
Grandview Heights
Young professionals neighborhood just outside of downtown with a lot of great restaurants bars and energy
1.5 hour drive. Step back in time to see one of the largest Amish communities in the world. Good day trip, but get up early. Great food, shopping, antiques and furniture
62 locals recommend
Berlin
1.5 hour drive. Step back in time to see one of the largest Amish communities in the world. Good day trip, but get up early. Great food, shopping, antiques and furniture
Beautiful suburb near Zoo and Muirfield golf course, with walkable bridge from old Dublin to Bridge park, a lot of good restaurants
10 locals recommend
Dublin
Beautiful suburb near Zoo and Muirfield golf course, with walkable bridge from old Dublin to Bridge park, a lot of good restaurants
Historic Olde Towne East offers walkable streets. We love Franklin Ave, and walking to local eateries. Also, east market is just around the corner
20 locals recommend
Olde Towne East
Historic Olde Towne East offers walkable streets. We love Franklin Ave, and walking to local eateries. Also, east market is just around the corner
Parks
Nice park just outside of downtown, near German village. Nice obstacle course area and playground
73 locals recommend
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
400 W Whittier StNice park just outside of downtown, near German village. Nice obstacle course area and playground
Schiller Park
1069 Jaeger StNice little park in heart of German village
Beautiful park and rose garden in Clintonville, a neighborhood about 15 minutes north of downtown
61 locals recommend
Columbus Park of Roses
3901 N High StBeautiful park and rose garden in Clintonville, a neighborhood about 15 minutes north of downtown
Downtown green space for events and concerts. Check the calendar to see if anything going on when your visiting
35 locals recommend
John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons
160 S High StDowntown green space for events and concerts. Check the calendar to see if anything going on when your visiting