Guidebook for Columbus

Alyssa & Dan
Guidebook for Columbus

Food Scene

Cool, relaxed atmosphere and the closest coffee shop to the condo.
34 residents recomanen
Mission Coffee Co. LLC
2060 South High Street
34 residents recomanen
Cool, 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 residents recomanen
The Rossi Kitchen & Bar
895 North High Street
37 residents recomanen
Great 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 residents recomanen
Too's Spirits Under High
1880 N High St
88 residents recomanen
Great for organic / all natural food. Great spot for grabbing a quick bite (suggest for brunch or lunch) with outdoor seating.
Closest Thai place -- sushi on the menu too.
8 residents recomanen
Nida's Thai on High
976 North High Street
8 residents recomanen
Closest Thai place -- sushi on the menu too.
Our favorite Thai place -- try the crispy noodles! Usually very quick service.
11 residents recomanen
Basil Short North
1124 N High St
11 residents recomanen
Our favorite Thai place -- try the crispy noodles! Usually very quick service.
American bar menu. Great draft list. Good for burgers.
32 residents recomanen
Arch City Tavern
862 N High St
32 residents recomanen
American bar menu. Great draft list. Good for burgers.
Sandwiches & salads... some outdoor seating available. Big bar.
18 residents recomanen
Hubbard Grille
793 N High St
18 residents recomanen
Sandwiches & salads... some outdoor seating available. Big bar.
Organic / all natural pizza with gluten free option. Delivery offered. Open late.
zpizza
945 North High Street
Organic / 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 residents recomanen
Mikey's Late Night Slice
15 E Duncan St
23 residents recomanen
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.
Lots of different pizza toppings. Big place for groups. Huge draft selection.
11 residents recomanen
Pies & Pints
4205 Weaverton Lane
11 residents recomanen
Lots of different pizza toppings. Big place for groups. Huge draft selection.
Huge outdoor patio. Closest sushi place.
Haiku Poetic Food and Art
800 N High St
Huge outdoor patio. Closest sushi place.
Closest Mexican place. Popular spot for a la carte tacos. Good bar scene too -- good tequila selection.
39 residents recomanen
Bakersfield
733 N High St
39 residents recomanen
Closest 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 residents recomanen
Condado Tacos
1227 N High St
80 residents recomanen
Our 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 residents recomanen
Marcella's
615 N High St
73 residents recomanen
AWESOME happy hour -- everything but entrees are half-off. Get there early. Great italian food & atmosphere.
Late-night food with a dive bar scene as well
28 residents recomanen
Press Grill
741 N High St
28 residents recomanen
Late-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 residents recomanen
Katalina's
1105 Pennsylvania Ave
76 residents recomanen
Local, organic / all natural food -- small outdoor seating area, but also great for pick-up. Breakfast / brunch / lunch spot.
Great brunch spot
74 residents recomanen
The Lodge Bar
641 N High St
74 residents recomanen
Great 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 residents recomanen
Brassica in the Short North
680 N High St
56 residents recomanen
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.
Needs no explanation!
39 residents recomanen
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6079 Parkcenter Cir
39 residents recomanen
Needs no explanation!
Cajun / southern / new orleans - style food ... quick, small lunch spot and late night.
Da Levee
765 N High St
Cajun / 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 residents recomanen
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce St
204 residents recomanen
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)!
Trendy, lounge-style restaurant. Big food selection -- good for dates.
47 residents recomanen
Forno Kitchen + Bar
721 N High St
47 residents recomanen
Trendy, 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 residents recomanen
Philco Bar + Diner
747 N High St
12 residents recomanen
Diner 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 residents recomanen
The Guild House
624 N High St
50 residents recomanen
Seafood / 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 residents recomanen
Melt Bar and Grilled
840 N High St
39 residents recomanen
Late night option -- all the grilled cheese options you could ever ask for.
Casual but delicious eats -- great patio too
Homefare
772 N High St
Casual but delicious eats -- great patio too
Best ice cream in Ohio (maybe even USA), frequently featured on food networks, local seasonal ingredients!
164 residents recomanen
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High St
164 residents recomanen
Best 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 residents recomanen
Whit's Frozen Custard
841 N High St
16 residents recomanen
Ice cream shop featuring custard! A local must have ... if you bring your fury friend you can get something for them too!
Quick, healthy food -- good for brunch / lunch.
38 residents recomanen
Tasi Cafe
680 N Pearl St
38 residents recomanen
Quick, healthy food -- good for brunch / lunch.
A chocolate bar! Come for the chocolate / dessert, lattes or a late night drink.
Le Chocoholique
601 N High St
A 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 St
Hole-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 residents recomanen
Short North Pint House
780 N High St
55 residents recomanen
Great draft selection -- retractable roof on nice days. Huge bar -- biggest indoor bar area in Short North. Lively scene.
Casual atmosphere, dartboards, local bar.
17 residents recomanen
Short North Tavern
674 N High St
17 residents recomanen
Casual atmosphere, dartboards, local bar.
Cool cocktails -- small space but nice atmosphere. Good people-watching spot :)
29 residents recomanen
MOUTON
954 N High St
29 residents recomanen
Cool 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 residents recomanen
Oddfellows Liquor Bar
1038 N High St
28 residents recomanen
Late 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 residents recomanen
Bodega
1044 N High St
44 residents recomanen
Great 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 residents recomanen
Local Bar Short North
913 North High Street
19 residents recomanen
Small bar -- 70's theme. You could hit with a rock from the place. Gay-friendly.
Bar with full menu available as well. Popular local gay bar.
56 residents recomanen
Union Cafe
782 N High St
56 residents recomanen
Bar with full menu available as well. Popular local gay bar.
Bar with full menu too. Popular local gay bar.
9 residents recomanen
Level Dining Lounge
700 N High St
9 residents recomanen
Bar with full menu too. Popular local gay bar.
Brewery nearby
28 residents recomanen
North High Brewing
1288 N High St
28 residents recomanen
Brewery nearby
Brewery nearby with a cool scene and a pool.
23 residents recomanen
Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen
850 N 4th St
23 residents recomanen
Brewery nearby with a cool scene and a pool.
Brewery nearby
7 residents recomanen
Barley's Brewing Company
467 N High St
7 residents recomanen
Brewery nearby
Columbus casino
34 residents recomanen
Hollywood Casino Columbus
200 Georgesville Rd
34 residents recomanen
Columbus casino
Karoake spot nearby (short Uber ride) in Grandview neighborhood
Mickey's Bar
1230 W 5th Ave
Karoake spot nearby (short Uber ride) in Grandview neighborhood
Live music and bar
26 residents recomanen
Skully's Music-Diner
1151 N High St
26 residents recomanen
Live music and bar
Live music with cool, trendy atmosphere
35 residents recomanen
Brothers Drake
1025 E 5th Ave
35 residents recomanen
Live music with cool, trendy atmosphere
Bar with live music and full pizza place attached for late night eats.
Black Brick
920 N High St
Bar 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 residents recomanen
Standard Hall
1100 N High St
39 residents recomanen
Nightclub atmosphere .. food trucks are parked outside most nights for late night eats.
Bar with board games
Kingmakers
17 Buttles Ave
Bar with board games
Great draft selection and bar with tons of board games. Outdoor patio as well.
11 residents recomanen
Endeavor Brewing and Spirits
909 W 5th Ave
11 residents recomanen
Great 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 residents recomanen
Seventh Son Brewing Co.
1101 N 4th St
108 residents recomanen
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.
Not a winery, but you can try lots of different pours of wine here.
37 residents recomanen
The Rossi Kitchen & Bar
895 North High Street
37 residents recomanen
Not 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 residents recomanen
Scioto Mile
71 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Parc Goodale
120 W Goodale St
140 residents recomanen
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.
Amazing gardens!
251 residents recomanen
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad St
251 residents recomanen
Amazing 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 residents recomanen
Coves d'Ohio - Obert tot l'any
2210 OH-245
31 residents recomanen
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.

Entertainment & Activities

Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL hockey team) play here -- awesome fan experience! Also a concert venue.
90 residents recomanen
Nationwide Arena
200 W Nationwide Blvd
90 residents recomanen
Columbus 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 residents recomanen
Estadi d'Ohio
411 Woody Hayes Dr
127 residents recomanen
Ohio State football stadium -- be sure to catch a game if you're here during one!
MLS soccer stadium - Columbus Crew
63 residents recomanen
Estadi Mapfre
One Black and Gold Blvd
63 residents recomanen
MLS soccer stadium - Columbus Crew
Minor League Baseball Stadium for the Cleveland Indians
41 residents recomanen
Huntington Park
330 Huntington Park Ln
41 residents recomanen
Minor 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 residents recomanen
Zoo i aquari de Columbus
4850 W Powell Rd
233 residents recomanen
One 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 residents recomanen
AMC Lennox Town Center
777 Kinnear Rd
26 residents recomanen
Biggest 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 residents recomanen
Gateway Film Center
1550 N High St
36 residents recomanen
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!
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 residents recomanen
Studio Movie Grill
175 West Nationwide Boulevard
8 residents recomanen
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
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 residents recomanen
Lloguer de canoes Trapper John
7141 London Groveport Rd
8 residents recomanen
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

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 residents recomanen
Short North Arts District
326 residents recomanen
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.
Historic, classic theatre
60 residents recomanen
Ohio Theater
39 E State St
60 residents recomanen
Historic, classic theatre
Great exhibits to check out -- perfect for a rainy day.
270 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Columbus
480 E Broad St
270 residents recomanen
Great exhibits to check out -- perfect for a rainy day.
Live comedy, music & other theatre
29 residents recomanen
Shadowbox Live
503 S Front St
29 residents recomanen
Live comedy, music & other theatre
Modern art
73 residents recomanen
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High St
73 residents recomanen
Modern 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 residents recomanen
Centre de Ciència i Indústria
333 W Broad St
254 residents recomanen
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

Shopping

A very nice, popular indoor and outdoor shopping mall if you're in the mood for something like that.
338 residents recomanen
Centre Comercial Easton Town
160 Easton Town Center
338 residents recomanen
A very nice, popular indoor and outdoor shopping mall if you're in the mood for something like that.
38 residents recomanen
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd
38 residents recomanen
171 residents recomanen
Polaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris Pkwy
171 residents recomanen
HUGE store full of various antiques and vintage items -- great finds!
13 residents recomanen
Grandview Mercantile Company
1489 Grandview Ave
13 residents recomanen
HUGE 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 St
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! :)
A must go to for you to get some Columbus / Ohio shirts before you leave! A local favorite t-shirt shop.
27 residents recomanen
HOMAGE Short North
783 N High St
27 residents recomanen
A 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 residents recomanen
The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd St
110 residents recomanen
One 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 St
Cute, trendy and reasonably priced jewelry -- Most days, you can see people in there hand-making the jewelry as you shop.
Awesome vintage selection!
8 residents recomanen
Flower Child Vintage
233 E 5th Ave
8 residents recomanen
Awesome vintage selection!
Cool finds if you're looking for unique gifts
Global Gifts
682 N High St
Cool finds if you're looking for unique gifts

Essentials

18 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
1555 W Lane Ave
18 residents recomanen
Closest big grocery story with everything you need and huge selection
56 residents recomanen
Market District Supermarket
3061 Kingsdale Center
56 residents recomanen
Closest 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 residents recomanen
Giant Eagle Supermarket
777 Neil Avenue
64 residents recomanen
walkable 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 residents recomanen
Kroger
1350 N High St
160 residents recomanen
walkable 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 residents recomanen
CVS
775 Neil Ave
51 residents recomanen
walkable and great service, also has the nearest Red Box (in front of Giant Eagle)