Things To Do
Columbus Italian Festival
While our wedding might be the most important thing happening this weekend, the annual Columbus Italian Festival is taking place right up the street in Italian Village.
Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Originally built in 1895 for the Ohio State Fair, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a premier horticultural and educational venue located in Columbus. The facility features over a dozen indoor and outdoor gardens—including tropical rainforests, desert biomes, and themed spaces like the Bonsai Courtyard. Art is also woven throughout the conservatory grounds, from Dale Chihuly’s breathtaking glass installations to contemporary sculpture displays. There is a cost to visit the Conservatory. Please review their website.
The Lox Bagel Shop
Hand-rolled, boiled and fired in a live oven, The Lox's bagels are a cross between new york and montreal style. The Lox has the best bagels and bagel sandwiches - located in the heart of the Short North. Dustin's go-to order is the tuna salad and Aaron enjoys The Lox
Club 185
For the perfect lunchtime cheeseburger and fries with a great 1960s vintage vibe, check out Club 185. Walk-ins only.
Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen
If you're looking for somewhere close to the wedding venue to watch college football on Saturday or NFL games on Sunday, Parlay is the place to be. Located in Short North next to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Parlay has more than 100 TVs to catch all the games.
The North Market
The North Market is a vibrant, indoors, public market made up of Ohio’s best independent merchants, farmers, and makers. Come eat, drink, shop, and enjoy the best of what’s local, fresh, and authentic.