Things To Do
North Market
This is one of the largest Farmer’s Markets in Central Ohio and also one of its oldest! The array of fresh produce that the local growers put out on display is absolutely awesome, with over 20 farmers selling their appetizing home cultivated fruit and vegetables, plants, flowers, honey and aromatic herbs. There are also amazing cuisine options if you and your family want to stop for a bite to eat and drink which cover food selections from various global regions, and all delicious! The market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m.
German Village
A highway bridge over Interstate 70 is all that separates the German Village Historic District from downtown Columbus, but as one looks east from the interstate, the difference between old and new is glaring. In German Village, no structure is higher than three stories. Five blocks south, the spire of St. Mary Church stands 197’ off the sidewalk and towers over everything around it. Structures and sidewalks are orange masonry, and many streets (about half) are still brick pavers. German Village is a neighborhood with architecture dating from the 1840s-1890s that has been preserved, and its use as a shared residential and commercial neighborhood has been maintained. People walk to their destinations and live life at a very pedestrian level. The neighborhood is extremely dense very often only inches separate neighboring structures, and many structures were built for multi-family use. German Village is notably different because its appearance has changed so little.
Scioto Mile Promenade
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.
Short North Arts District
Today, the Short North Arts District is the most vibrant spot in the City of Columbus and is home to over 300 exciting businesses, the majority of which are locally owned or headquartered. It has received numerous national accolades, is considered a model for urban revitalization, and is the art and soul of Columbus.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The staff of these colorful gardens and beautiful conservatory work very hard to bring to life its 88 acres of landscaped grounds. They are especially glorious to visit in the spring when you will see hundreds of vibrantly hued bulbs start to show their pretty heads to the world. No season is without its own advantages though, and in the winter an evergreen tree display and lush winter foliage are the name of the game. This is a super place for all the family to enjoy having a stroll around. The kids will love seeing the pretty resident butterflies and fish pond. There is also a nice café on the grounds too, together with a gift shop for you to buy some mementoes of your visit.
COSI
COSI is a nationally esteemed science center that has delighted Central Ohio with all things science for 55 years, inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics and delivering our experiential, "hands-on fun" brand of learning. COSI - like science - is for everybody: all age, backgrounds and abilities. With this guiding belief, we serve as a pillar of learning and a cultural cornerstone committed to serving all members of our diverse community. Across our 320,000 square foot facility, we bring science to life through 300+ interactive experiences, nine galleries featuring world class traveling and permanent exhibitions.