Claire's Guidebook
Food scene
Fox in the Snow Cafe
160 W Main StShort drive or bike ride. Best breakfast/brunch around.
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 E Johnstown RdDelicious food, awesome setting $$$
This is a must see. Quality food to go and local vendors. Gifts, flowers wine right in the heart of downtown Columbus.
204 locals recommend
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StThis is a must see. Quality food to go and local vendors. Gifts, flowers wine right in the heart of downtown Columbus.
Within walking distance. Live music Thursday,Friday and Saturday nights. Draws a local crowd, family friendly environment. Good ole fashioned pub grub.
Flanagan's Pub
3001 Reynoldsburg - New Albany RdWithin walking distance. Live music Thursday,Friday and Saturday nights. Draws a local crowd, family friendly environment. Good ole fashioned pub grub.
Nazareth Restaurant & Catering
5239 N Hamilton RdDelicious reasonably priced food.
Down town Gahanna creek side is the hub for local events, great diverse eateries on the water and an after dinner stroll along the creek.
7 locals recommend
Creekside Park
123 Mill StDown town Gahanna creek side is the hub for local events, great diverse eateries on the water and an after dinner stroll along the creek.
Brand new restaurant in the cosy village of Johnstown. Little pricey but worth it.
Ghostwriter Public House
49-1/2 S Main StBrand new restaurant in the cosy village of Johnstown. Little pricey but worth it.
Harvest Bar + Kitchen - Clintonville
2885 N High StPhenomenal pizza!
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterOutdoor mall, shop till you drop.
Sightseeing
If you have small children or just fancy an early morning jog this is the place. Bike ride alway or very short car drive. A paved circular route great for walking, biking, blading or rolla skating. Also available are bbq areas, tennis courts and play areas for kids.
Hannah Park
6547 Clark State RdIf you have small children or just fancy an early morning jog this is the place. Bike ride alway or very short car drive. A paved circular route great for walking, biking, blading or rolla skating. Also available are bbq areas, tennis courts and play areas for kids.
Multiple trails, beautiful setting for summer and winter hikes.
15 locals recommend
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Multiple trails, beautiful setting for summer and winter hikes.
Boehnke Nature Preserve
6100 Clark State RdPolaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris PkwyShop till you drop, also an Ikea in the Polaris area.
Great day trip. Great sensory experience for all the family.
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StGreat day trip. Great sensory experience for all the family.
Elm & Iron Easton
4170 Easton Gateway DrAmazing home goods $$$
Huge lakeside beach just outside of the city. No cost swimming, great for the entire family. Many take coolers and bbq’s to kick back under the sun.
31 locals recommend
Alum Creek State Park
Lewis Center RoadHuge lakeside beach just outside of the city. No cost swimming, great for the entire family. Many take coolers and bbq’s to kick back under the sun.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdPerfect day trip. Get there early theres a lot to see.
Oakland Nursery - New Albany
5211 Johnstown RdQuality garden center.
Neighborhoods
German Village
Must see neighborhood. Historic, quaint.
This is the place to go for night life in the city. Lively vibe, bars and restaurants galore. Check out gallery hop which happens once a month.
326 locals recommend
Short North Arts District
This is the place to go for night life in the city. Lively vibe, bars and restaurants galore. Check out gallery hop which happens once a month.
This is an extremely diverse area of town. Beautiful historic residential house nestled amongst some the best restaurants in Columbus.
21 locals recommend
Clintonville
This is an extremely diverse area of town. Beautiful historic residential house nestled amongst some the best restaurants in Columbus.
Farmers Market
Doran's Farm Market
5462 Babbitt RdLocal produce well worth a visit!
Short drive to one of the biggest farmers markets in columbus. Go apple picking in the fall. Great food hall.Well worth a trip!
7 locals recommend
Lynd Fruit Farm
9399 Morse Rd SWShort drive to one of the biggest farmers markets in columbus. Go apple picking in the fall. Great food hall.Well worth a trip!
Troyer's Marketplace
429 E Coshocton StGreat Amish food store.
City advice
Getting around
Uber is the fastest way to get around
Uber unless you have your own transport. Downtown has scooters in the short north area.