Guidebook for Columbus
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place for fab drinks - I always get an old fashioned. Occasionally you will catch live music, trivia, etc. It's a fun, chill bar.
26 locals recommend
The Walrus
143 E Main St Fun place for fab drinks - I always get an old fashioned. Occasionally you will catch live music, trivia, etc. It's a fun, chill bar.
The Lodge Bar
641 N High StFantastic drinks and food!
Axis
775 N High StIconic LQBTQ hot spot -- always a blast!
This is a killer bar located inside the LeVeque Tower. (now hotel) I love this p;ace!
The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar
50 W Broad StThis is a killer bar located inside the LeVeque Tower. (now hotel) I love this p;ace!
Play videos games and grab a drink! Walkable distance! On the same block as Dirty Franks...
51 locals recommend
16-Bit Bar+Arcade
254 S 4th StPlay videos games and grab a drink! Walkable distance! On the same block as Dirty Franks...
Rooftop bar with the most stunning views of the city!! High-end cocktails, definitely not a jeans & T-Shirt venue. I recommend the old fashioned, it's fantastic.
9 locals recommend
Juniper
580 N 4th StRooftop bar with the most stunning views of the city!! High-end cocktails, definitely not a jeans & T-Shirt venue. I recommend the old fashioned, it's fantastic.
Arts & Culture
You can walk there! Sundays are FREE, however you can donate.
270 locals recommend
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StYou can walk there! Sundays are FREE, however you can donate.
Essentials
CVS
775 Neil AveUpscale grocery store with pre-made items. It is within walking distance. Fantastic items!!
21 locals recommend
The Hills Market Downtown
95 N Grant AveUpscale grocery store with pre-made items. It is within walking distance. Fantastic items!!
In case of emergency or illness, Grant Medical Center is a one block walk and a Level One Trauma Center. The best of the best.
Grant Medical Center Emergency Room
111 S Grant AveIn case of emergency or illness, Grant Medical Center is a one block walk and a Level One Trauma Center. The best of the best.
Food Scene
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StIconic Street market is a must do!
Pistacia Vera
541 S 3rd StTheir macaroons are the best!
One Line Coffee-Short North
745 N High StOne of my faves!
Tasty food, awesome prices, serves alcohol -- and within walking distance!.
54 locals recommend
Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace
248 S 4th StTasty food, awesome prices, serves alcohol -- and within walking distance!.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StThe best ice cream in town -- gourmet all the way!
Mikey's Late Night Slice
268 S 4th StAwesome pizza and drinks! Walkable distance!
Parks & Nature
It's about 20 feet from our building. It is a beautiful little park full of topiaries and a pond. Perfect for a stroll or picnic.
47 locals recommend
Topiary Garden
480 E Town StIt's about 20 feet from our building. It is a beautiful little park full of topiaries and a pond. Perfect for a stroll or picnic.
Sightseeing
Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol SquareA must-see; historic, brick streets, great food, bars - perfect for strolling and sightseeing....
201 locals recommend
German Village
A must-see; historic, brick streets, great food, bars - perfect for strolling and sightseeing....
Shopping
The entire Short North area is filled with restaurants, bars, clubs, coffee shops and shopping!
326 locals recommend
Short North Arts District
The entire Short North area is filled with restaurants, bars, clubs, coffee shops and shopping!
An open air "mall" (not a great description - it is not indoors), has a European feel, fantastic restaurants and bars, as well as great shopping -- including high-end stores. Also it has a huge movie theater!
338 locals recommend
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterAn open air "mall" (not a great description - it is not indoors), has a European feel, fantastic restaurants and bars, as well as great shopping -- including high-end stores. Also it has a huge movie theater!