Things To Do

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Beautiful indoor and outdoor space for art- and nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds.

Scioto Mile Promenade

Take a stroll on the Lower RiverWalk in this beautiful urban park located downtown on the Scioto River.

North Market

From their site: "North Market is a 144-year-old vibrant public market made up of Ohio’s best independent merchants, farmers, and makers. We invite you to eat, drink, shop, and enjoy the best of what’s local, fresh, and authentic."

German Village

A short hop from Downtown and very close to the wedding venues, German Village is a quaint, brick-lined historic neighborhood full of shops, cafes and other fun stops.

The Ohio State University

Take a walk through the beautiful campus of Liz's alma mater (and that of her father and brother, too!). Must-see spots include The Shoe football stadium, the Oval (main quad), Thompson Library (an incredible architectural specimen), Mirror Lake (yes, Liz did jump into this lake as a student during Beat Michigan Week... in November snow..), and the main Ohio Union.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium