Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
15- minute drive. Great Hamburgers, Sandwiches and Vegetarian friendly menu. Nice atmosphere on the river. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating! Eat outside on the patio next to the river when the weather is nice.
13 locals recommend
Upland Columbus Pump House
148 Lindsey St15- minute drive. Great Hamburgers, Sandwiches and Vegetarian friendly menu. Nice atmosphere on the river. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating! Eat outside on the patio next to the river when the weather is nice.
15-minute drive: Step inside Zaharakos (Zuh-HARE-uh-koes) to find a 100-year old ice cream parlor of stained glass, carved oak, and marble. Look for the Tiffany-style lamp and the double soda fountains. Listen to the rich, full sound of the Welte orchestrion. Learn about soda fountains and mechanical music when you visit the museum. In the heart of downtown Columbus.
14 locals recommend
Zaharakos
329 Washington St15-minute drive: Step inside Zaharakos (Zuh-HARE-uh-koes) to find a 100-year old ice cream parlor of stained glass, carved oak, and marble. Look for the Tiffany-style lamp and the double soda fountains. Listen to the rich, full sound of the Welte orchestrion. Learn about soda fountains and mechanical music when you visit the museum. In the heart of downtown Columbus.
15-minute drive: Best Coffee in Columbus. Downtown location. Locally-owned, serving Sunergos coffee (award winning Louisville roaster). Includes children’s area so mothers can enjoy their coffee too.
6 locals recommend
Lucabe Coffee Co.
310 4th St15-minute drive: Best Coffee in Columbus. Downtown location. Locally-owned, serving Sunergos coffee (award winning Louisville roaster). Includes children’s area so mothers can enjoy their coffee too.
15-minute drive to this downtown Columbus location. Best Thai food in town. Their lunch special are amazing. We enjoy the "Pod Thai" but I'm sure all their food is good.
7 locals recommend
Thai Connection
527 Washington St15-minute drive to this downtown Columbus location. Best Thai food in town. Their lunch special are amazing. We enjoy the "Pod Thai" but I'm sure all their food is good.
5-minute drive. Our favorite sushi in town. Great lunch specials. The decor is much better inside than outside.
E Sushi Japanese Restaurant
3820 East 25th Street5-minute drive. Our favorite sushi in town. Great lunch specials. The decor is much better inside than outside.
6 minute drive - Best Chinese Restaurant in town. We recommend enjoying a sit down meal in the dining room, but take out is good too. We also recommend getting the Sophea Combo Platter as an appetizer. Closed on Mondays.
Sophea Asian Restaurant
2508 25th Street6 minute drive - Best Chinese Restaurant in town. We recommend enjoying a sit down meal in the dining room, but take out is good too. We also recommend getting the Sophea Combo Platter as an appetizer. Closed on Mondays.
Parks & Nature
A 45 minute drive to one of the most famous state parks in Indiana. We go here often to take a hike for the day.
124 locals recommend
Brown County State Park
1801 Indiana 46A 45 minute drive to one of the most famous state parks in Indiana. We go here often to take a hike for the day.
15-minute drive from our home: Miniature golf, lake with rental boats in season, professional Disc Golf course, go-kart track, and so much more. Entry fee is required per person.
CERAland Park
3989 South 525 East15-minute drive from our home: Miniature golf, lake with rental boats in season, professional Disc Golf course, go-kart track, and so much more. Entry fee is required per person.
15-minute drive to this public park with miles of walking trails by the river including a covered bridge. Great place for a picnic next to downtown Columbus
9 locals recommend
Mill Race Park
50 Carl Miske Drive15-minute drive to this public park with miles of walking trails by the river including a covered bridge. Great place for a picnic next to downtown Columbus
Shopping
10 minute drive - Great priced outlet shopping with many stores. Be sure to eat at Big Woods Pizza after you are done shopping.
21 locals recommend
Edinburgh Premium Outlets
11622 NE Executive Dr10 minute drive - Great priced outlet shopping with many stores. Be sure to eat at Big Woods Pizza after you are done shopping.
Essentials
ALDI
1505 N National Rd10 minute drive - Best priced groceries in town
6 minute drive - Largest and closest grocery store. Starbucks inside the store. We think their bakery has the best donuts for an economical price.
6 locals recommend
Kroger Marketplace
3060 N National Rd6 minute drive - Largest and closest grocery store. Starbucks inside the store. We think their bakery has the best donuts for an economical price.
Walmart Supercenter
2025 Merchant Mile10 minute drive - Closest of 2 Walmarts in town