Emma's Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious locally grown, organic food. One of our favorites!
41 residents recomanen
Northstar Cafe in Beechwold
4241 N High StDelicious locally grown, organic food. One of our favorites!
The Whitney House
666 High StGreat place for a nice dinner out
Unique flavors and high quality ingredients make this Columbus ice cream shop a must-try. Founded in Columbus!
164 residents recomanen
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StUnique flavors and high quality ingredients make this Columbus ice cream shop a must-try. Founded in Columbus!
Originated in Ohio, Graeters is beloved in the area. Black raspberry chip is a fan favorite
44 residents recomanen
Graeter's Ice Cream
2136 Bethel RdOriginated in Ohio, Graeters is beloved in the area. Black raspberry chip is a fan favorite
Vegan cafe with raw, organic and GF options. Casual and delicious.
15 residents recomanen
Portia's Cafe
4428 Indianola AveVegan cafe with raw, organic and GF options. Casual and delicious.
Simple but tasty comfort food with options for all different spice levels.
35 residents recomanen
Hot Chicken Takeover
4203 N High StSimple but tasty comfort food with options for all different spice levels.
Local Cantina - Clintonville
3126 N High StKatalina's in Clintonville
3481 N High StThree words: Nutella pancake balls
Excellent food, drinks and environment. This is our go-to date night.
28 residents recomanen
Harvest Bar + Kitchen - Clintonville
2885 N High StExcellent food, drinks and environment. This is our go-to date night.
Parks and Recreation
Whetstone Park connects to the Olentangy bike trail and is a great place for a walk, picnic dinner by the playground or a bike ride. Enjoy the extensive rose garden.
Parc de Roses de Columbus
3901 N High StFantastic zoo! Our kids especially love the train and play areas and Adventure Cove. Don’t miss heart of Africa where you might be able to feed some animals (for a fee).
233 residents recomanen
Zoo i aquari de Columbus
4850 W Powell RdFantastic zoo! Our kids especially love the train and play areas and Adventure Cove. Don’t miss heart of Africa where you might be able to feed some animals (for a fee).
Zoombezi Bay
4850 Powell RdGreat water park- something for everyone
We love spending time here. The children’s garden is magical (bring swim stuff for kids to play in water features in summer). Perfect place to go in winter for a dose of warmth and beauty.
251 residents recomanen
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StWe love spending time here. The children’s garden is magical (bring swim stuff for kids to play in water features in summer). Perfect place to go in winter for a dose of warmth and beauty.
Live music
Live music & great food and drinks.
Walkable from the house.
20 residents recomanen
Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music
5601 N High StLive music & great food and drinks.
Walkable from the house.
Farmers Market
Such a great farmers market! Produce, meats, flowers, baked goods, coffee- lots of fun. Check online for indoor/outdoor information depending on time of year.
Worthington Farm Market Outdoor
661b High StSuch a great farmers market! Produce, meats, flowers, baked goods, coffee- lots of fun. Check online for indoor/outdoor information depending on time of year.
Great farmers market further south in Clintonville. Relaxed environment with lots of local makers.
11 residents recomanen
Clintonville Farmers' Market
3535 North High StreetGreat farmers market further south in Clintonville. Relaxed environment with lots of local makers.
Museums
Coolest place for kids or adults. Could spend the whole day here exploring hands on exhibits. If you have young kids check out the kids play area on the 3rd floor.
254 residents recomanen
Centre de Ciència i Indústria
333 W Broad StCoolest place for kids or adults. Could spend the whole day here exploring hands on exhibits. If you have young kids check out the kids play area on the 3rd floor.
Museu d'Art de Columbus
480 E Broad StBars/Breweries
Lineage Brewing
2971 N High St