Things To Do

Carfagna's Ristorante

It's not a trip home to Columbus if Mary doesn't go to Carfagna's! Owned by bridesmaid Bella and her family, Carfagna's is the best place to get authentic, homemade Italian food. Enjoy pasta at the ristorante, taste wine in the Wine Shop, and get a jar of pasta sauce to go. Best of all, don't forget to get some of Bella's homemade gelato, cookies, and pastries from Cafe Cece.

North Market Downtown

Located just across the way from the AC Hotel and down the street from the Renaissance, the original North Market is a 145-year-old public market. Inside you’ll find an eclectic mix of more than 30 independently owned small businesses offering a wide variety of fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, flowers, specialty food items, international prepared foods & distinctive gifts.

Short North Arts District

You'll know you're in the Short North by the lighted archways over High Street! Lots of great places to eat – Northstar Cafe for a healthy and hearty options; for tacos, tequila, and margaritas, try Condados Tacos; The Pearl, Marcellas, or The Guild House (where our rehearsal dinner will be) are good options for a nice dinner. After that, stop by Jeni's Ice Cream on High St. (or check out the flagship Jeni's in the North Market). For fun, consider visiting the Pizzuti Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art or talking a nice stroll through Goodale Park.

German Village

Check out German Village, a charming area full of brick houses and streets with great dining, cafes, and shops. For a nice dinner, check out Lindey's. Looking for a burger and fries? Head to Thurman Cafe. For shopping, we recommend going to The Book Loft, a large independent bookstore.

Topiary Park

Check out the Topiary Park, a 9.2-acre public park and garden in Columbus's Discovery District. Mary's dad, Chuck, was a past President of the Discovery District Civic Association and the first President of the Discovery District Specialty Improvements District. From his office on Broad street, Chuck had a view of the Topiary Park, which is designed to depict figures from Georges Seurat's 1884 painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Columbus Blue Jackets

Hockey!

Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park

Baseball!

Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

A favorite field trip destination from Mary's grade school years, COSI is great for kids and adults alike. Check it out!

Seventh Son Brewing Co.

Beer!

Lineage Brewing

Beer!

Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen

Beer!