Gahanna / Columbus Guidebook
Food scene
Yummm. Here are some of our close to home favorites. Have a taste for something specific? Your host would love to provide additional recommendations.
Graeter's Ice Cream
2136 Bethel RdA beloved ice cream parlor, just a short drive away!
Caution: you’ll be thinking about these pastries well beyond your time in Columbus. Awesome breakfast spot, a little hipster-y and totally delicious.
6 locals recommend
Fox in the Snow Cafe
160 W Main StCaution: you’ll be thinking about these pastries well beyond your time in Columbus. Awesome breakfast spot, a little hipster-y and totally delicious.
Nice patio, great food at reasonable prices, live music, and wonderful service.
Barrel & Boar Creekside
121 Mill StNice patio, great food at reasonable prices, live music, and wonderful service.
Cameron Mitchell steakhouse. Incredible atmosphere and delicious entrees.
12 locals recommend
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 E Johnstown RdCameron Mitchell steakhouse. Incredible atmosphere and delicious entrees.
Authentic Italian restaurant with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
6 locals recommend
Lola & Giuseppe's Trattoria
100 Granville StAuthentic Italian restaurant with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
American Diner by Cameron Mitchell. The food is a cut above, and it's located in the same strip as the closest theatre. Perfect spot for a bite before or after a movie.
16 locals recommend
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar
1299 Olentangy River RdAmerican Diner by Cameron Mitchell. The food is a cut above, and it's located in the same strip as the closest theatre. Perfect spot for a bite before or after a movie.
Latin cuisine (think Venezuelan, Colombian, Central American, Spanish, South American) right here in Gahanna! Known for their Plantains & fish tacos.
Arepazo Tapas and Wine
93 N High StLatin cuisine (think Venezuelan, Colombian, Central American, Spanish, South American) right here in Gahanna! Known for their Plantains & fish tacos.
101 Beer Kitchen
817 Polaris PkwySuper close and an upscale dining vibe with American fare.
Recreation
Here are some of our favorite recreation activities in the area. As always, don't hesitate to ask for additional recommendations!
Relaxing river walk with easy access to parking & break-off points that tie directly back to downtown Gahanna.
7 locals recommend
Creekside Park
123 Mill StRelaxing river walk with easy access to parking & break-off points that tie directly back to downtown Gahanna.
Walking trails, tennis & basketball courts, fishing, soccer & baseball field, playground for kids & more.
Hannah Park
6547 Clark State RdWalking trails, tennis & basketball courts, fishing, soccer & baseball field, playground for kids & more.
Walking trails, 2 playgrounds (one reclaimed logs & ropes), indoor restrooms, scenic catch and release fishing pond with walking trails around the park.
Woodside Green Park
213 Camrose CtWalking trails, 2 playgrounds (one reclaimed logs & ropes), indoor restrooms, scenic catch and release fishing pond with walking trails around the park.
Playground, tennis and basketball courts, fishing, rentable picnic shelter, live music (seasonal), nature walk.
Friendship Park
150 Oklahoma AvePlayground, tennis and basketball courts, fishing, rentable picnic shelter, live music (seasonal), nature walk.
120 acres of trails, an obstacle course, rock climbing wall, and playground. Located along the banks of the Scioto River just south of downtown Columbus.
Note: B.Y.O. climbing gear.
73 locals recommend
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
400 W Whittier St120 acres of trails, an obstacle course, rock climbing wall, and playground. Located along the banks of the Scioto River just south of downtown Columbus.
Note: B.Y.O. climbing gear.
Sightseeing
Here are some things Columbus is well known for - these are funfilled experiences within 10-40 minutes from the Airbnb.
Local restaurants, brewery, boutique shopping. Parades, 5k’s, street festivals & more year round.
Mill Street
Mill StreetLocal restaurants, brewery, boutique shopping. Parades, 5k’s, street festivals & more year round.
Wildlife viewing and interactive exhibits. We're zoo members & visit regularly so don't be shy if you have questions about how to make the most of your zoo trip!
7 locals recommend
Columbus Zoo station
Wildlife viewing and interactive exhibits. We're zoo members & visit regularly so don't be shy if you have questions about how to make the most of your zoo trip!
Horticultural and education institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and art. Kid friendly.
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StHorticultural and education institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and art. Kid friendly.
Hands on science museum - a wonderful place for all ages to explore science and discover fun!
254 locals recommend
Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StHands on science museum - a wonderful place for all ages to explore science and discover fun!
Premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. More retailers and restaurants than you can count, there's something for everyone here!
338 locals recommend
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterPremier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. More retailers and restaurants than you can count, there's something for everyone here!
Ultimate indoor LEGO playground with 2 rides, 10 build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more!
7 locals recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus
157 Easton Town CenterUltimate indoor LEGO playground with 2 rides, 10 build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more!
Neighborhoods
Quaint shops (like the 30 room bookstore!), cottage homes with cobble stone streets, and Schiller Park.
201 locals recommend
German Village
Quaint shops (like the 30 room bookstore!), cottage homes with cobble stone streets, and Schiller Park.
Perfect for art gallery & bar hopping. A thriving night scene.
326 locals recommend
Short North Arts District
Perfect for art gallery & bar hopping. A thriving night scene.
The University District consists of the neighborhoods and businesses surrounding the OSU campus.
University District
The University District consists of the neighborhoods and businesses surrounding the OSU campus.