Things To Do
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With indoor and outdoor botanical gardens, it's the perfect place to enjoy the summer weather or cool off indoors. Kids will love the outdoor train!
Scioto Mile Promenade
A portion of the Olentangy Trail that runs downtown next to the river, this is a perfect place for a picnic, a run, or a relaxing walk. There are plenty of coffee shops nearby, including Brioso, Black Kahawa, and Little Cat, in case you want to take a morning walk with your coffee.
North Market Downtown
An indoor market of eateries, coffee, the ~original~ Jeni's Ice Cream location, and specialty shops (including flowers, spices, cheese, and olive oils), this is a perfect place to enjoy the delicious cuisines that Columbus' immigrants brought to the area and pick up a couple souvenirs.
One Line Coffee
Another coffee shop close to Graduate by Hilton! They roast their delicious beans in-house!
Brassica in the Short North
Everyone's favorite place to bring guests in Columbus! Fast casual Mediterranean food.
Prologue Bookshop
Close to Graduate by Hilton, this is a local bookshop full of personal recommendations -- they just expanded to this larger location this spring!
Mission Coffee Co.
A cute coffee shop tucked away on a side street in the Short North (close to Graduate by Hilton), it has a garage door that's left open when it's nice outside so you can enjoy the weather!
Forno Kitchen + Bar
Known for its wonderful happy hour with half price cocktails, apps, and pizzas.
Fox In The Snow Cafe
Widely known for their delicious pastries, but best known for the best breakfast sandwich in Columbus! You can walk here in 15 minutes from Graduate by Hilton.
Antiques on High
An adorable brewery/cocktail bar with an open second floor so you can enjoy the weather. It's located in German Village, a cute area to walk around with brick lined streets.
Pistacia Vera
Delicious pastries and coffee on the main street in German Village, one of the best parts of Columbus to walk around. This is an excellent place to kick off a couple hours of exploring!
Qahwah House Coffee
Close to the Holiday Inn Downtown (and open until midnight!), this Yemeni coffee shop is an excellent stop for coffee, pastries, and gorgeous flavors.
Columbus Museum of Art
Located just east of downtown, the CMoA is free on Sundays to Franklin Country residents! It also has a cute little cafe inside!
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
This is an excellent children's science and technology museum and can occupy kids for hours!
Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace
A Columbus favorite! Try hot dogs with dozens of different toppings (especially delicious late at night -- they're open until 1am on the weekends and just a short walk from the Holiday Inn Downtown).
Tai's Asian Bistro & Sushi
Asian food restaurant with “see it to believe it” portion sizes!!