Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
We love the pancakes and the service. Expect a line out the door.
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German Village Coffee Shop
193 Thurman AveWe love the pancakes and the service. Expect a line out the door.
Famous for being on Man Vs. Food. Great burgers and service. Expect an hour wait.
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The Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman AveFamous for being on Man Vs. Food. Great burgers and service. Expect an hour wait.
Good pastries. They don't have a sign up. It's on the corner of Jaeger street and Thurman Ave.
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Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StGood pastries. They don't have a sign up. It's on the corner of Jaeger street and Thurman Ave.
South Village Grille
197 Thurman AveIt's a low key bar around the corner from our place. We love the Gyros. They have a nice patio and usually a short wait.
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The Red Brick Tap & Grill
292 E Gates StIt's a low key bar around the corner from our place. We love the Gyros. They have a nice patio and usually a short wait.
Barcelona
263 E Whittier StUpscale, good food, and beautiful patio.
If you love brats, German potatoes, and sour kraut this is the place to go. Schmidt's has been in German Village for over 120 years. The giant cream puffs are fantastic.
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Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
240 E Kossuth StIf you love brats, German potatoes, and sour kraut this is the place to go. Schmidt's has been in German Village for over 120 years. The giant cream puffs are fantastic.
Jeni's Ice Cream has delicious yet unique flavors. Perfect for a hot day.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StJeni's Ice Cream has delicious yet unique flavors. Perfect for a hot day.
Starbucks
150 W Sycamore StIf you're looking for a good steak we recommend the Ribeye at Lindey's. It's a nice upscale restaurant.
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Lindey's
169 E Beck StIf you're looking for a good steak we recommend the Ribeye at Lindey's. It's a nice upscale restaurant.
Plank's Bier Garten
888 S High StFun bar scene.
The Old Mohawk
819 Mohawk StNeighborhood bar
Valters at the Maennerchor
976 S High StFun Bar at night. Great brunch the next day.
Unique food. The cauliflower mashed potatoes are wonderful.
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Milestone 229
229 S Civic Center DrUnique food. The cauliflower mashed potatoes are wonderful.
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar
1299 Olentangy River RdFantastic meatloaf and blue cheese chips.
The North Market houses unique vendors. If you're not sure what you're in the mood for then head to the North market.
Diverse foods, pastries, cheeses, fresh fish, wine, salsa's, etc.
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North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StThe North Market houses unique vendors. If you're not sure what you're in the mood for then head to the North market.
Diverse foods, pastries, cheeses, fresh fish, wine, salsa's, etc.
The Brown Bag Delicatessen
898 Mohawk StLove the Reuben sandwich.
Skillet
410 E Whittier StNew menu each week. Line out the door for breakfast.
Hey Hey Bar & Grill
361 E Whittier StThe local dive bar.
Juniper
580 N 4th StGreat Rooftop bar
Great Rooftop bar. Can't go wrong with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.
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Lincoln Social Rooftop
711 N High StGreat Rooftop bar. Can't go wrong with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Great jogging path, basketball courts, tennis courts and playground. Live theater Thursday - Sunday during the summer.
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Schiller Park
1069 Jaeger StGreat jogging path, basketball courts, tennis courts and playground. Live theater Thursday - Sunday during the summer.
Great climbing wall and biking path that leads directly to downtown.
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Audubon Park
2770 Audubon RdGreat climbing wall and biking path that leads directly to downtown.
Shopping
The Red Stable
223 E Kossuth StUnique souvenirs.
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterOutdoor Shopping Mall.
The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd St32 Rooms of Books. Quiet patio.
Great indoor shopping and play place for 5 and under
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Polaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris PkwyGreat indoor shopping and play place for 5 and under
IKEA
1900 Ikea WyEssentials
Giant Eagle Supermarket
777 Neil AvenueGrocery store with in walking distance.
This Kroger's is bigger than the Giant Eagle but it's not in walking distance to the home. Maybe a 5 minute drive at most.
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Kroger
1350 N High StThis Kroger's is bigger than the Giant Eagle but it's not in walking distance to the home. Maybe a 5 minute drive at most.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun Science Museum for all ages but especially for the kids.
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Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StFun Science Museum for all ages but especially for the kids.
Hot day? Head to Zoombezi Bay. Enjoy the water slides, lazy river, toddler zone or wave pool. They have a separate adult lazy river with adult beverages and private cabana's too.
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Zoombezi Bay
4850 Powell RdHot day? Head to Zoombezi Bay. Enjoy the water slides, lazy river, toddler zone or wave pool. They have a separate adult lazy river with adult beverages and private cabana's too.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdOne of the best zoos in the country.
Nationwide Arena
200 W Nationwide BlvdColumbus Blue Jackets and Concerts
The Ohio State University
Schottenstein Center
555 Borror DrShadowbox Live
503 S Front StLive Theater and Comedy Club
Huntington Park
330 Huntington Park LnSummer fun at the ballpark.
The Columbus Crew is moving stadiums. Location is TBD. The MAPFRE Stadium is turning into a huge sports complex soon.
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Mapfre Stadium
One Black and Gold BlvdThe Columbus Crew is moving stadiums. Location is TBD. The MAPFRE Stadium is turning into a huge sports complex soon.
Ohio Theater
39 E State StLive performances and the Ballet.
New conventions and fun things happening here every weekend.
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Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High StNew conventions and fun things happening here every weekend.
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
717 E 17th AveConventions, Ohio State Fair, etc.
Close to our home (1.5 miles). Traveling baseball teams compete here every weekend.
Lou Berliner Sports Park
1300 Deckenbach RdClose to our home (1.5 miles). Traveling baseball teams compete here every weekend.
Vue Columbus
95 Liberty StAn event center and Venue close to our home. Mostly weddings. 1.3 miles away.
Topgolf
2000 Ikea WyIndoor Golfing, food and drinks
Sightseeing
Tours daily of the historic and beautiful Ohio Statehouse
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Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol SquareTours daily of the historic and beautiful Ohio Statehouse
Getting Around
Rent a bike for under $10 a day.
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CoGo Station: Schiller Park - Stewart Ave.
Rent a bike for under $10 a day.