Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
Cool, relaxed atmosphere and the closest coffee shop to the condo.
34 habitants recommandent
Mission Coffee Co. LLC
2060 South High StreetCool, relaxed atmosphere and the closest coffee shop to the condo.
Great italian food -- kitchen is open late. Also a great place to grab a cocktail.
37 habitants recommandent
The Rossi Kitchen & Bar
895 North High StreetGreat italian food -- kitchen is open late. Also a great place to grab a cocktail.
Great for organic / all natural food. Great spot for grabbing a quick bite (suggest for brunch or lunch) with outdoor seating.
88 habitants recommandent
Too's Spirits Under High
1880 N High StGreat for organic / all natural food. Great spot for grabbing a quick bite (suggest for brunch or lunch) with outdoor seating.
Nida's Thai on High
976 North High StreetClosest Thai place -- sushi on the menu too.
Our favorite Thai place -- try the crispy noodles! Usually very quick service.
11 habitants recommandent
Basil Short North
1124 N High StOur favorite Thai place -- try the crispy noodles! Usually very quick service.
Arch City Tavern
862 N High StAmerican bar menu. Great draft list. Good for burgers.
Sandwiches & salads... some outdoor seating available. Big bar.
18 habitants recommandent
Hubbard Grille
793 N High StSandwiches & salads... some outdoor seating available. Big bar.
zpizza
945 North High StreetOrganic / all natural pizza with gluten free option. Delivery offered. Open late.
Quick and late night pizza option -- pick up from a "permanent" food truck. If you're in the mood for a drink, it's connected to Odd Fella's.
23 habitants recommandent
Mikey's Late Night Slice
15 E Duncan StQuick and late night pizza option -- pick up from a "permanent" food truck. If you're in the mood for a drink, it's connected to Odd Fella's.
Lots of different pizza toppings. Big place for groups. Huge draft selection.
11 habitants recommandent
Pies & Pints
4205 Weaverton LaneLots of different pizza toppings. Big place for groups. Huge draft selection.
Haiku Poetic Food and Art
800 N High StHuge outdoor patio. Closest sushi place.
Closest Mexican place. Popular spot for a la carte tacos. Good bar scene too -- good tequila selection.
39 habitants recommandent
Bakersfield
733 N High StClosest Mexican place. Popular spot for a la carte tacos. Good bar scene too -- good tequila selection.
Our favorite spot for tacos! Build-your-own taco menu -- and the tacos are huge. Awesome guac and queso too. Good beer selection.
80 habitants recommandent
Condado Tacos
1227 N High StOur favorite spot for tacos! Build-your-own taco menu -- and the tacos are huge. Awesome guac and queso too. Good beer selection.
AWESOME happy hour -- everything but entrees are half-off. Get there early. Great italian food & atmosphere.
73 habitants recommandent
Marcella's
615 N High StAWESOME happy hour -- everything but entrees are half-off. Get there early. Great italian food & atmosphere.
Press Grill
741 N High StLate-night food with a dive bar scene as well
Local, organic / all natural food -- small outdoor seating area, but also great for pick-up. Breakfast / brunch / lunch spot.
76 habitants recommandent
Katalina's
1105 Pennsylvania AveLocal, organic / all natural food -- small outdoor seating area, but also great for pick-up. Breakfast / brunch / lunch spot.
The Lodge Bar
641 N High StGreat brunch spot
Chipotle-style, all-natural restaurant with mediterranean-inspired bowls / salads. Great lunch spot but note that there's usually a line so get there early.
56 habitants recommandent
Brassica in the Short North
680 N High StChipotle-style, all-natural restaurant with mediterranean-inspired bowls / salads. Great lunch spot but note that there's usually a line so get there early.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6079 Parkcenter CirNeeds no explanation!
Da Levee
765 N High StCajun / southern / new orleans - style food ... quick, small lunch spot and late night.
Market with a bunch of different vendors setup inside, so it has every type of food you could look for. We suggest Hot Chicken Takeover for fried chicken fans (upstairs)!
204 habitants recommandent
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StMarket with a bunch of different vendors setup inside, so it has every type of food you could look for. We suggest Hot Chicken Takeover for fried chicken fans (upstairs)!
Trendy, lounge-style restaurant. Big food selection -- good for dates.
47 habitants recommandent
Forno Kitchen + Bar
721 N High StTrendy, lounge-style restaurant. Big food selection -- good for dates.
Diner with more upscale food than traditional diners, but still casual atmosphere. Great for breakfast / brunch / lunch.
12 habitants recommandent
Philco Bar + Diner
747 N High StDiner with more upscale food than traditional diners, but still casual atmosphere. Great for breakfast / brunch / lunch.
Seafood / steak. Cameron Mitchell restaurant! He has several other restaurants, all of which are great -- be sure to try one while you're here.
50 habitants recommandent
The Guild House
624 N High StSeafood / steak. Cameron Mitchell restaurant! He has several other restaurants, all of which are great -- be sure to try one while you're here.
Late night option -- all the grilled cheese options you could ever ask for.
39 habitants recommandent
Melt Bar and Grilled
840 N High StLate night option -- all the grilled cheese options you could ever ask for.
Homefare
772 N High StCasual but delicious eats -- great patio too
Best ice cream in Ohio (maybe even USA), frequently featured on food networks, local seasonal ingredients!
164 habitants recommandent
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StBest ice cream in Ohio (maybe even USA), frequently featured on food networks, local seasonal ingredients!
Ice cream shop featuring custard! A local must have ... if you bring your fury friend you can get something for them too!
16 habitants recommandent
Whit's Frozen Custard
841 N High StIce cream shop featuring custard! A local must have ... if you bring your fury friend you can get something for them too!
Tasi Cafe
680 N Pearl StQuick, healthy food -- good for brunch / lunch.
Le Chocoholique
601 N High StA chocolate bar! Come for the chocolate / dessert, lattes or a late night drink.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hole-in-the-wall spot, with great whiskey selection. They also have a great menu (somewhat cajun food) if you're hungry.
Barrel 44
2232 E Main StHole-in-the-wall spot, with great whiskey selection. They also have a great menu (somewhat cajun food) if you're hungry.
Great draft selection -- retractable roof on nice days. Huge bar -- biggest indoor bar area in Short North. Lively scene.
55 habitants recommandent
Short North Pint House
780 N High StGreat draft selection -- retractable roof on nice days. Huge bar -- biggest indoor bar area in Short North. Lively scene.
Short North Tavern
674 N High StCasual atmosphere, dartboards, local bar.
Cool cocktails -- small space but nice atmosphere. Good people-watching spot :)
29 habitants recommandent
MOUTON
954 N High StCool cocktails -- small space but nice atmosphere. Good people-watching spot :)
Late night spot with huge, beautiful patio and Mikey's late night slice there for hungry drinkers. Cocktails pack the biggest punch.
28 habitants recommandent
Oddfellows Liquor Bar
1038 N High StLate night spot with huge, beautiful patio and Mikey's late night slice there for hungry drinkers. Cocktails pack the biggest punch.
Great patio for people-watching. Good menu with daily specials. Family friendly but also good bar scene. Best draft selection.
44 habitants recommandent
Bodega
1044 N High StGreat patio for people-watching. Good menu with daily specials. Family friendly but also good bar scene. Best draft selection.
Small bar -- 70's theme. You could hit with a rock from the place. Gay-friendly.
19 habitants recommandent
Local Bar Short North
913 North High StreetSmall bar -- 70's theme. You could hit with a rock from the place. Gay-friendly.
Union Cafe
782 N High StBar with full menu available as well. Popular local gay bar.
Level Dining Lounge
700 N High StBar with full menu too. Popular local gay bar.
North High Brewing
1288 N High StBrewery nearby
Brewery nearby with a cool scene and a pool.
23 habitants recommandent
Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen
850 N 4th StBrewery nearby with a cool scene and a pool.
Barley's Brewing Company
467 N High StBrewery nearby
Hollywood Casino Columbus
200 Georgesville RdColumbus casino
Mickey's Bar
1230 W 5th AveKaroake spot nearby (short Uber ride) in Grandview neighborhood
Skully's Music-Diner
1151 N High StLive music and bar
Brothers Drake
1025 E 5th AveLive music with cool, trendy atmosphere
Black Brick
920 N High StBar with live music and full pizza place attached for late night eats.
Nightclub atmosphere .. food trucks are parked outside most nights for late night eats.
39 habitants recommandent
Standard Hall
1100 N High StNightclub atmosphere .. food trucks are parked outside most nights for late night eats.
Kingmakers
17 Buttles AveBar with board games
Great draft selection and bar with tons of board games. Outdoor patio as well.
11 habitants recommandent
Endeavor Brewing and Spirits
909 W 5th AveGreat draft selection and bar with tons of board games. Outdoor patio as well.
Casual and trendy local spot, with great beer selection and cocktails. Big outdoor patio in the back (if you're traveling with your dog, you can bring them out back)! Food truck always parked outside for late night eats.
108 habitants recommandent
Seventh Son Brewing Co.
1101 N 4th StCasual and trendy local spot, with great beer selection and cocktails. Big outdoor patio in the back (if you're traveling with your dog, you can bring them out back)! Food truck always parked outside for late night eats.
Not a winery, but you can try lots of different pours of wine here.
37 habitants recommandent
The Rossi Kitchen & Bar
895 North High StreetNot a winery, but you can try lots of different pours of wine here.
Parks & Nature
Walk or bike along the river -- or rent a kayak or paddleboard. Nice view -- good for sunny days.
71 habitants recommandent
Scioto Mile
Walk or bike along the river -- or rent a kayak or paddleboard. Nice view -- good for sunny days.
Great, big park just blocks from the condo. Big pond, playgrounds for children, tennis courts, basketball court, plenty of spots for a picnic, and off-leash area for your furry friends.
140 habitants recommandent
Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StGreat, big park just blocks from the condo. Big pond, playgrounds for children, tennis courts, basketball court, plenty of spots for a picnic, and off-leash area for your furry friends.
Conservatoire et jardins botaniques de Franklin Park
1777 E Broad StAmazing gardens!
Ohio Caverns is one of Ohio's most popular tourist attractions. The caverns remain a steady 54 degrees year round featuring some of the most unique formations in America. Guests from around the world come to experience the 35 acre park for an all-day family fun adventure.
31 habitants recommandent
Cavernes de l'Ohio - Ouvert toute l'année
2210 OH-245Ohio Caverns is one of Ohio's most popular tourist attractions. The caverns remain a steady 54 degrees year round featuring some of the most unique formations in America. Guests from around the world come to experience the 35 acre park for an all-day family fun adventure.
Entertainment & Activities
Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL hockey team) play here -- awesome fan experience! Also a concert venue.
90 habitants recommandent
Aréna Nationwide
200 W Nationwide BlvdColumbus Blue Jackets (NHL hockey team) play here -- awesome fan experience! Also a concert venue.
Ohio State football stadium -- be sure to catch a game if you're here during one!
127 habitants recommandent
Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes DrOhio State football stadium -- be sure to catch a game if you're here during one!
Stade Mapfre
One Black and Gold BlvdMLS soccer stadium - Columbus Crew
Parc Huntington
330 Huntington Park LnMinor League Baseball Stadium for the Cleveland Indians
One of the best zoos in the country -- seriously! They have a feed the giraffes option that you can't miss!
233 habitants recommandent
Zoo et Aquarium de Columbus
4850 W Powell RdOne of the best zoos in the country -- seriously! They have a feed the giraffes option that you can't miss!
Biggest selection within 5 miles, nice and clean, lots of other stores and restaurants nearby (Target, World Market, Barns & Nobel, BRAVO, etc)
26 habitants recommandent
AMC Lennox Town Center
777 Kinnear RdBiggest selection within 5 miles, nice and clean, lots of other stores and restaurants nearby (Target, World Market, Barns & Nobel, BRAVO, etc)
Great movie selection on campus that also has some independent films (and great beer selection). This area has a few bars and restaurants in same coutyard too!
36 habitants recommandent
Gateway Film Center
1550 N High StGreat movie selection on campus that also has some independent films (and great beer selection). This area has a few bars and restaurants in same coutyard too!
Our favorite movie theater!! Has great selection but smaller theater sizes with huge chairs, menu, and waiters serve you at your seats. Make sure to buy your tickets and pick your seats before going! Also if you drive, it's only $1 to park in parking garage if you get your ticket validated at theater
8 habitants recommandent
Studio Movie Grill
175 West Nationwide BoulevardOur favorite movie theater!! Has great selection but smaller theater sizes with huge chairs, menu, and waiters serve you at your seats. Make sure to buy your tickets and pick your seats before going! Also if you drive, it's only $1 to park in parking garage if you get your ticket validated at theater
Kayak or canoe down 2-8 mile light rapid rivers for just $18-$30! Very close and convenient if you're looking for some outdoor activities
8 habitants recommandent
Trapper John's Canoe Livery
7141 London Groveport RdKayak or canoe down 2-8 mile light rapid rivers for just $18-$30! Very close and convenient if you're looking for some outdoor activities
Arts & Culture
Tons of art galleries in the Short North! The first Saturday of every month is Gallery Hop, where each gallery offers drinks and stays open late.
326 habitants recommandent
Short North Arts District
Tons of art galleries in the Short North! The first Saturday of every month is Gallery Hop, where each gallery offers drinks and stays open late.
Ohio Theater
39 E State StHistoric, classic theatre
Great exhibits to check out -- perfect for a rainy day.
270 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art de Columbus
480 E Broad StGreat exhibits to check out -- perfect for a rainy day.
Shadowbox Live
503 S Front StLive comedy, music & other theatre
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High StModern art
Kids museum but fun for adults too, like a Pixar movie! nationally renowned! Best view of downtown too if you just want to walk around the area, which you can get to by bike path
254 habitants recommandent
Centre des sciences et de l'industrie
333 W Broad StKids museum but fun for adults too, like a Pixar movie! nationally renowned! Best view of downtown too if you just want to walk around the area, which you can get to by bike path
Shopping
A very nice, popular indoor and outdoor shopping mall if you're in the mood for something like that.
338 habitants recommandent
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterA very nice, popular indoor and outdoor shopping mall if you're in the mood for something like that.
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
5043 Tuttle Crossing BlvdPolaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris PkwyHUGE store full of various antiques and vintage items -- great finds!
13 habitants recommandent
Grandview Mercantile Company
1489 Grandview AveHUGE store full of various antiques and vintage items -- great finds!
Very cute little pet boutique -- lots of stuff for your dog from gourmet treats to dog outfits. They also love to snap pics of your dog and post on their Facebook page, so if you visit with your fury friend they just might become famous! :)
Emi Pet Salon & Boutique - Short North
743 N High StVery cute little pet boutique -- lots of stuff for your dog from gourmet treats to dog outfits. They also love to snap pics of your dog and post on their Facebook page, so if you visit with your fury friend they just might become famous! :)
A must go to for you to get some Columbus / Ohio shirts before you leave! A local favorite t-shirt shop.
27 habitants recommandent
HOMAGE Short North
783 N High StA must go to for you to get some Columbus / Ohio shirts before you leave! A local favorite t-shirt shop.
One of the largest independent book stores in the US -- open until 11pm seven days a week.
110 habitants recommandent
The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd StOne of the largest independent book stores in the US -- open until 11pm seven days a week.
Cute, trendy and reasonably priced jewelry -- Most days, you can see people in there hand-making the jewelry as you shop.
Red Giraffe Designs
847 N High StCute, trendy and reasonably priced jewelry -- Most days, you can see people in there hand-making the jewelry as you shop.
Flower Child Vintage
233 E 5th AveAwesome vintage selection!
Global Gifts
682 N High StCool finds if you're looking for unique gifts
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1555 W Lane AveClosest big grocery story with everything you need and huge selection
56 habitants recommandent
Market District Supermarket
3061 Kingsdale CenterClosest big grocery story with everything you need and huge selection
walkable and has all the essentials you need but not great all natural/organic or seafood/meat selection selection
64 habitants recommandent
Giant Eagle Supermarket
777 Neil Avenuewalkable and has all the essentials you need but not great all natural/organic or seafood/meat selection selection
walkable and has better selection than the closer Giant Eagle (on Neil, not on 3rd)
160 habitants recommandent
Kroger
1350 N High Stwalkable and has better selection than the closer Giant Eagle (on Neil, not on 3rd)
walkable and great service, also has the nearest Red Box (in front of Giant Eagle)
51 habitants recommandent
CVS
775 Neil Avewalkable and great service, also has the nearest Red Box (in front of Giant Eagle)