Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
Northstar Cafe in Beechwold
4241 N High StJeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StCherbourg Bakery
541 S Drexel AveGluten free pastry!
Excellent coffee, pastry, high tea, filling Austrian food, and an excellent live pianist most days.
10 locals recommend
Mozart's
4784 N High StExcellent coffee, pastry, high tea, filling Austrian food, and an excellent live pianist most days.
Indoor selection of all of Columbus' best. One stop (and cheap verified parking) gets you many types of cuisine under one roof.
204 locals recommend
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StIndoor selection of all of Columbus' best. One stop (and cheap verified parking) gets you many types of cuisine under one roof.
Buckeye Donuts
1363 S High Stopen 24 hours...
Definitely try the bacon long john.
Best local Chinese takeout. They even deliver. Our favorites include Chicken Pad Thai and Mongolian Beef.
Buckeye Asian Express
4402 Indianola AveBest local Chinese takeout. They even deliver. Our favorites include Chicken Pad Thai and Mongolian Beef.
The Indian restaurant where Indians eat. Excellent gluten-free breads and wraps are standard here.
Dosa Corner
1077 Old Henderson RdThe Indian restaurant where Indians eat. Excellent gluten-free breads and wraps are standard here.
Sightseeing
Lovely views of the Scioto River & Downtown Columbus, especially at night.
71 locals recommend
Scioto Mile
Lovely views of the Scioto River & Downtown Columbus, especially at night.
Parks & Nature
Space! And varied terrain. Beautiful hikes all times of year.
52 locals recommend
Highbanks Metro Park
9466 Columbus PikeSpace! And varied terrain. Beautiful hikes all times of year.
Bike path access, tennis courts, public library, and awesome trees. The go-to outdoor place in Clintonville.
6 locals recommend
Whetstone Community Recreation
3923 N High StBike path access, tennis courts, public library, and awesome trees. The go-to outdoor place in Clintonville.
One of several ravines in Clintonville--all are awsome little oases where you can escape from the urban surroundings.
17 locals recommend
Glen Echo Park
510 Cliffside DrOne of several ravines in Clintonville--all are awsome little oases where you can escape from the urban surroundings.
Overbrook Ravine Park
100 Overbrook DrAnother ravine
Iuka Park
2057 Iuka AveRavine
Walhalla Road
Walhalla RoadRavine
Waterfall with boardwalk that goes right up to base of falls. (Lots of stairs)
15 locals recommend
Hayden Falls Park
4326 Hayden Run RdWaterfall with boardwalk that goes right up to base of falls. (Lots of stairs)
This waterfall is surrounded by hiking paths, and there is even access to the creek if you want to put your feet in.
9 locals recommend
Indian Run Falls
700 Shawan Falls DrThis waterfall is surrounded by hiking paths, and there is even access to the creek if you want to put your feet in.