The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Columbus, Ohio

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See a show at the Columbus Civic Theater

The Columbus Civic Theater is a wonderfully small, local theater. The house seats just 50 guests and has a new show every month; stop by here on a trip through Columbus for an intimate entertainment experience. Be sure to head to Weiland’s Market down the road too to pick up your own bottle of wine to drink at the theater.

Columbus Civic Theater, 3837 Indianola Ave, Columbus OH, USA, +1 614-447-

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Grab a bite to eat at the North Market

Market, American

Since its beginning in 1876, Columbus’s North Market has served citizens with the freshest produce, meat and cheeses local artisans and international vendors have to offer. Today, this indoor market has over 30 merchants selling a variety of products, which extends to furniture, flowers and jewels. Be sure to stop here to pick up a fresh snack before further adventures in Columbus.

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59 Spruce Street, Short North Arts District, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, USA

+16144639664

Take the Lazarus Building’s rooftop garden tour

Building

As a part of the OSU Urban Arts Space tour, which provides a knowledgeable guide to explain the details of the current exhibitions of the gallery, this walk hits the Lazarus Building’s rooftop garden. The rooftop was recently cultivated into a beautiful garden; a picture of sustainability amidst the city.

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141 South High Street, Uptown District, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, USA

+16142209105

Go to Villa Nova’s Happy Hour

Restaurant, Family style, Italian, American, $$$

This family-style, Italian-American restaurant knows how to attract customers. While offering a full dinner and lunch menu, Villa Nova also offers the best Happy Hour in the city. Enjoy heavily discounted taps and rail drinks while snacking on free wings, pizza, subs and other bar staples, but be prompt because this Columbus deal goes fast and gets busy!

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5545 North High Street, Davis Estates, Columbus, Ohio, 43214, USA

+16148465777

Smell the roses at the Franklin Park Conservatory

Botanical Garden, Park

After the construction of its greenhouse in 1895, and frequent additions over the years, all 88 acres of the Franklin Park Conservatory are still in tact and remarkably well kept, with a variety of worthwhile exhibitions to check out. The conservatory is one of the best places to catch some holiday cheer during wintertime, and offers many beautiful floral exhibits throughout the summer months.

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1777 East Broad Street, Near East Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, 43203, USA

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Bike the Olentangy Greenway Trail

For a more hands-on tour of the city, consider going by bike. The Olentangy Greenway Trail is a nice segment of trail with a popular starting point in Antrim Park, on the northwest side of Columbus. Head south and pass through the downtown, Ohio Stadium: there are several scenic stops and parks along the way.

Antrim Park, 5800 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus OH, USA, +1 614-645-3337

Attend a game at Ohio Stadium

Football is big in Columbus, all because of the winning tradition of the Ohio State University Buckeyes. If traveling through this college town in the late summer and autumn months, be sure to stop for a home game. As a part of the Big Ten college football division, games are always exhilarating here, no matter the weather!

Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus OH, USA, +1 614-292-6330

Visit the Wexner Center for the Arts

The Wexner Center for the Arts is a great place to round off a trip to Columbus. Its many types of exhibitions, including art, film, and music and theater performances, make it an accessible stop for any tourist. Centrally located on the campus of Ohio State University, many travelers stumble upon this unique structure.

Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N High St, Columbus OH, USA, +1 614-292-3535

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