Local Favorites
Neighborhoods
Gorgeous historical homes and gardens, cozy shops, and hidden gem restaurants and cafes.
22 locals recommend
Victorian Village
Gorgeous historical homes and gardens, cozy shops, and hidden gem restaurants and cafes.
Vibrant arts district with casual and fine dining, upscale bars, boutique shops, and featured local artists
326 locals recommend
Short North Arts District
Vibrant arts district with casual and fine dining, upscale bars, boutique shops, and featured local artists
Lovely historical Italianate architecture plus a growing selection of taprooms, cafes, and eateries along Summit Ave and North 4th St.
17 locals recommend
Italian Village
Lovely historical Italianate architecture plus a growing selection of taprooms, cafes, and eateries along Summit Ave and North 4th St.
Shopping
The basics you need when you travel, plus unique stores that you won't find anywhere else!
Target
1717 Olentangy River RdSometimes you just need to know where the nearest Target is.
This supermarket is the closest grocery to our house. It's about a 15-minute walk away and has just about everything you'd need.
160 locals recommend
Kroger
1350 N High StThis supermarket is the closest grocery to our house. It's about a 15-minute walk away and has just about everything you'd need.
Food scene
Dozens of local shops with a variety of foods from organic vegan to homestyle kitchen-cooked, ramen and sushi to Nepalese dumplings and pho, grab-and-go favorites like soft pretzels and doughnuts, and lots more. Head upstairs for the Columbus favorite Hot Chicken Takeover! There's something at North Market for everyone.
204 locals recommend
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StDozens of local shops with a variety of foods from organic vegan to homestyle kitchen-cooked, ramen and sushi to Nepalese dumplings and pho, grab-and-go favorites like soft pretzels and doughnuts, and lots more. Head upstairs for the Columbus favorite Hot Chicken Takeover! There's something at North Market for everyone.
Comfort food and beer hall makes for a laid-back and tasty evening after a hard day's work (or play!)
30 locals recommend
The Eagle Short North
790 N High StComfort food and beer hall makes for a laid-back and tasty evening after a hard day's work (or play!)
Locally owned casual restaurant with lots of omnivore, vegetarian, and vegan options. Their hot chocolate (winters only) is to DIE FOR, but the rest of their menu is also stupendous.
88 locals recommend
Too's Spirits Under High
1880 N High StLocally owned casual restaurant with lots of omnivore, vegetarian, and vegan options. Their hot chocolate (winters only) is to DIE FOR, but the rest of their menu is also stupendous.
Some of the best ice cream in the entire country, made right here in Columbus, OH in small batches just down the street. From classic flavors (milkiest chocolate, anyone?) to seasonal favorites, vegan options, and mouthwatering sorbets, Jeni's has something for everyone.
164 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StSome of the best ice cream in the entire country, made right here in Columbus, OH in small batches just down the street. From classic flavors (milkiest chocolate, anyone?) to seasonal favorites, vegan options, and mouthwatering sorbets, Jeni's has something for everyone.
You'll never find it if you don't know about it, but this back-street Italian cafe is one of Columbus's hidden gems, with chef-selected seasonal menus and great wine pairings. Enjoy the fresh air from the patio, or dine inside if the weather's not so great.
39 locals recommend
Basi Italia
811 Highland StYou'll never find it if you don't know about it, but this back-street Italian cafe is one of Columbus's hidden gems, with chef-selected seasonal menus and great wine pairings. Enjoy the fresh air from the patio, or dine inside if the weather's not so great.
MOUTON
954 N High StIngenious cocktails you won't find anywhere else!
A casual place with generous portions of great food. Wonderful for lunch or dinner, and large enough for families or group gatherings.
Happy Greek Restaurant and Pub
660 N High StA casual place with generous portions of great food. Wonderful for lunch or dinner, and large enough for families or group gatherings.
Katalina's
1105 Pennsylvania AveBreakfast and lunch only, but the pancake balls are to die for.
A hip taco joint with lots of attitude, wacky combos, and great drinks!
80 locals recommend
Condado Tacos
1227 N High StA hip taco joint with lots of attitude, wacky combos, and great drinks!
Brothers Drake carries a full line of meads, plus taps from other local breweries, here in their taproom. Have a glass or buy a bottle to go. Local music on many nights!
35 locals recommend
Brothers Drake
1025 E 5th AveBrothers Drake carries a full line of meads, plus taps from other local breweries, here in their taproom. Have a glass or buy a bottle to go. Local music on many nights!
The Table
21 E 5th AveA chic but cozy eatery with a local-focused menu and great desserts.
Sightseeing
A great family-friendly interactive science museum with exhibits for all ages, plus after-hours events for adults only!
254 locals recommend
Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StA great family-friendly interactive science museum with exhibits for all ages, plus after-hours events for adults only!
A huge park with a lovely conservatory featuring a unique collection of Chihuly glass artwork created especially for this location. A new state of the art interactive children's play area puts a normal playground to shame (but the park has one of those, too!). Lots of special events and activities!
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StA huge park with a lovely conservatory featuring a unique collection of Chihuly glass artwork created especially for this location. A new state of the art interactive children's play area puts a normal playground to shame (but the park has one of those, too!). Lots of special events and activities!
The largest resident ensemble theater company in America! Shows include original metamedia productions, rockumentaries, dance theater, and sketch comedy/rock ‘n’ roll revues.
29 locals recommend
Shadowbox Live
503 S Front StThe largest resident ensemble theater company in America! Shows include original metamedia productions, rockumentaries, dance theater, and sketch comedy/rock ‘n’ roll revues.
The Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University's multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. Check out the current exhibits or one of the hundreds of special events hosted here throughout the year!
73 locals recommend
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High StThe Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University's multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. Check out the current exhibits or one of the hundreds of special events hosted here throughout the year!
If you're in the mood for a movie, check out this independent non-profit theatre within walking distance of the house! You can catch the newest blockbusters, indie and international film, cult and retro favorites, and more - all at reasonable prices! A bar and restaurant round out the experience.
36 locals recommend
Gateway Film Center
1550 N High StIf you're in the mood for a movie, check out this independent non-profit theatre within walking distance of the house! You can catch the newest blockbusters, indie and international film, cult and retro favorites, and more - all at reasonable prices! A bar and restaurant round out the experience.
The Columbus Zoo is consistently ranked one of the top zoos in the country! Fun for everyone (not just kids!).
233 locals recommend
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdThe Columbus Zoo is consistently ranked one of the top zoos in the country! Fun for everyone (not just kids!).