Things To Do
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Blooms and Butterflies at the Franklin Park Conservatory: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Blooms & Butterflies and travel amid hundreds of colorful exotic butterflies flying freely through the Pacific Island Water Garden, a warm tropical haven filled with bright nectar blooms. See new butterflies emerge from their chrysalis daily at the Metamorphosis Lab.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
For more than 95 years, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has evolved to become a cornerstone of the community and a destination inspiring the appreciation and conservation of many of the earth's most amazing animals.
Polaris Shopping Center
If you're in the mood for some shopping, Polaris is Columbus’s premier destination for shopping and dining. Enjoy a unique mix of over 500 world-class shopping, dining and entertainment venues including the POLARIS Fashion Place Mall (featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Von Maur, Apple Store, The Cheesecake Factory and more), IKEA, Cabela's, Eddie Merlot's, Topgolf, Star Lanes and hundreds more.
The Scioto Mile
Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, the Scioto Mile is an urban oasis comprised of more than 175 acres of lush parkland. Stretching along the waterfront from the vibrant Arena District to the natural beauty of the Whittier Peninsula, our riverfront parks connect downtown to the Scioto River through an integrated system of parks, boulevards, bikeways and pedestrian paths.
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Minor League Baseball team, the Columbus Clippers, play the Omaha Storm Chasers each day during the wedding weekend!
German Village
Take a leisurely stroll through German Village, a historic neighborhood with charming brick streets and 19th-century architecture. Explore unique shops, dine in cozy restaurants and immerse yourself in the area's rich cultural heritage.