Eric's Tips for Columbus
Food Scene
Fun bar and good restaurant and great for people watching. The place is located less than two blocks from the apartment. PLUS, they make a 'great' cocktail!
47 locals recommend
Forno Kitchen + Bar
721 N High StFun bar and good restaurant and great for people watching. The place is located less than two blocks from the apartment. PLUS, they make a 'great' cocktail!
Awesome bar & restaurant that is located steps from the apartment. Great outdoor patio area and where the 'locals' go to hang out.
39 locals recommend
Basi Italia
811 Highland StAwesome bar & restaurant that is located steps from the apartment. Great outdoor patio area and where the 'locals' go to hang out.
Great high-end mexican restaurant located within 2 blocks of the house. Great margarita's!
39 locals recommend
Bakersfield
733 N High StGreat high-end mexican restaurant located within 2 blocks of the house. Great margarita's!
A trendy, but friendly coffee house that has the best coffee and pastries in town.
137 locals recommend
Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StA trendy, but friendly coffee house that has the best coffee and pastries in town.
One of my favorites and the food is great, plus, it's very close to the apt - check it out!
8 locals recommend
Del Mar SoCal Kitchen
705 N High StOne of my favorites and the food is great, plus, it's very close to the apt - check it out!
Veritas
11 W Gay StThe bar is beautiful and the restaurant is one of the best in town. Check it out!
Fodor’s included the new food hall in the 10 best new food halls across the U.S., ranking Budd Dairy 8th.
38 locals recommend
The Budd Dairy Co
1086 N 4th StFodor’s included the new food hall in the 10 best new food halls across the U.S., ranking Budd Dairy 8th.
Shopping
An outdoor and high-end shopping center that is located about 12 minutes from the apartment.
338 locals recommend
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterAn outdoor and high-end shopping center that is located about 12 minutes from the apartment.
Target
1717 Olentangy River RdEveryone loves Target!
Parks & Nature
A very beautiful and peaceful park that is located right across the street from the apartment. It has great tennis courts that are free.
140 locals recommend
Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StA very beautiful and peaceful park that is located right across the street from the apartment. It has great tennis courts that are free.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden and conservatory. It is open daily and an admission fee is charged.
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden and conservatory. It is open daily and an admission fee is charged.
Arts & Culture
COSI is a science museum and research center for adults and children with many interactive exhibits.
254 locals recommend
Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StCOSI is a science museum and research center for adults and children with many interactive exhibits.
The Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University’s "multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art"
73 locals recommend
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High StThe Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University’s "multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art"
Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop.
270 locals recommend
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StVaried permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Large arena where the OSU Basketball Team plays their home games, but the venue also hosts many top artists, including bands, vocalists, comedians, etc.
20 locals recommend
Schottenstein Center
555 Borror DriveLarge arena where the OSU Basketball Team plays their home games, but the venue also hosts many top artists, including bands, vocalists, comedians, etc.
Comedy club that hosts local & major talent, with the option of casual American dining.
21 locals recommend
Funny Bone Comedy Club
145 Easton Town CenterComedy club that hosts local & major talent, with the option of casual American dining.
Convention center that hosts many events all year round.
66 locals recommend
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High StConvention center that hosts many events all year round.
Home of Jack Hanna and one of the best zoos in the nation - if you like animals, then this stop is a MUST!
233 locals recommend
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdHome of Jack Hanna and one of the best zoos in the nation - if you like animals, then this stop is a MUST!
Drinks & Nightlife
Union Cafe
782 N High StUnion is known for mixing the strongest drinks in town!
A great place to grab a cocktail and check out the view from the rooftop.
35 locals recommend
Lincoln Social Rooftop
711 N High StA great place to grab a cocktail and check out the view from the rooftop.
Mandrake Rooftop
A very trend bar & restaurant with good food and a great view of the city.
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