Things To Do
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A stunning indoor-outdoor botanical garden featuring exotic plant collections, seasonal blooms, and art installations, perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
Columbus Park of Roses
A peaceful and picturesque public garden featuring thousands of blooming roses, walking paths, fountains, and beautifully landscaped greenery. Can you tell Lauren is into gardening right now?
Scioto Mile Promenade
A beautiful downtown riverfront park system with walking paths, skyline views, fountains, and green space perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Olentangy Trail
A scenic multi-use trail that winds along the Olentangy River, offering miles of walking, running, and biking paths through parks, neighborhoods, and downtown Columbus.
Ohio Stadium
Known as “The Horseshoe,” this iconic stadium is home to Ohio State Buckeyes football and one of the most legendary college football atmospheres in the country.
Littleton's Market Restaurant & Cafe
A beloved neighborhood market and café offering gourmet groceries, fresh pastries, sandwiches, coffee, and locally sourced specialty foods.
North Market Downtown
A longtime Columbus favorite featuring dozens of local food vendors, coffee shops, bakeries, and international eats all under one roof.
Easton Town Center
In need of a last minute wedding get-up? Check out this upscale open-air shopping and entertainment destination filled with popular retailers, restaurants, rooftop bars, and nightlife options for all ages.
Short North Arts District
Columbus’s vibrant arts and nightlife district, packed with galleries, boutiques, cocktail bars, breweries, murals, and some of the city’s most popular restaurants.
German Village
A charming historic neighborhood just south of downtown known for its brick-lined streets, beautifully preserved 19th-century homes (woah American history, calm yourself!), cozy cafés, lively pubs, and some of the city’s best local restaurants and bookstores. Hungry? Check out Lindey's (patio if a nice day), Barcelona, or Schmidt's!
Brewery District
No need to stay thirsty, our friends. Brewery District, one of Columbus’s oldest neighborhoods, blends historic brick architecture with modern breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, and nightlife near downtown. Cheers!
Arena District
A bustling downtown entertainment district home to sports, concerts, bars, breweries, and nightlife near Nationwide Arena. Grab cheap tickets to a Blue Jackets NHL game if you'll be in town on Oct 18th or 29th!
Bridge Park
A lively mixed-use district just outside the city known for rooftop bars, riverfront views, upscale dining, and walkable nightlife. Don't miss old Dublin while you're here, which you can walk to easily via the Dublin Link pedestrian bridge.
Hocking Hills State Park
Out for a longer visit? This scenic state park, located about an hour southeast of the city, serves with breathtaking waterfalls, hiking trails, rock formations, caves, and some of Ohio’s most beautiful natural landscapes (yes they do exist!)