Columbus, Franklin County, OH
Places to go in Columbus
122 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Outdoors
Columbus Park of Roses
A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens.
3901 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, USA

Family
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Park showcasing land & sea life with a hands-on tide pool, reptile house, kangaroo walkabout & more.
4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USA

Nightlife
Combat Ops Entertainment-Columbus
100 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235, USA

Sports & Recreation
Cumberland Trail Golf Club
8244 Columbia Rd SW, Pataskala, OH 43062, USA

Wellness
Ebb & Float
231 N 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Nightlife
Flint Station
225 Park Rd, Columbus, OH 43235, USA

Food & Drink
Forno Kitchen + Bar
Elevated eatery with swanky decor serving stone-fired New American eats for dinner & weekend brunch.
721 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Nightlife
Forty Deuce Burlesque & Speakeasy
Lively night club featuring live music & burlesque dancing, with dinner & drinks options.
3959 Brighton Rose Sq, Columbus, OH 43219, USA

Food & Drink
Fox in the Snow Cafe
Airy coffee shop featuring java drinks, baked goods, tarts & biscuits in a modernized garage space.
1031 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA

Outdoors
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds.
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203, USA

Family
Game Show Battle Rooms - Columbus (Hilliard)
3786 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA

Family
Gamegrounds
5819 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232, USA

Nightlife
Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge
17 Buttles Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Outdoors
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Marshy wetland park with various birds, a boardwalk, trails & a viewing tower, plus facilities.
9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064, USA

Outdoors
Glen Echo Park
510 Cliffside Dr, Columbus, OH 43202, USA

Nightlife
Good Night John Boy
906 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA

Outdoors
Goodale Park
City park with skyline views surrounded by Victorian homes & featuring a playground & tennis.
120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Food & Drink
Goodale Station
77 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Outdoors
Griggs Park
Riverfront spot offering boating, trails, nature preserves, lighted woods & a disc-golf course.
2933 Riverside Dr, Columbus, OH 43221, USA

Wellness
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
1190 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240, USA

Outdoors
Hayden Falls Park
Park featuring a 35-ft. waterfall & an overlook accessed via a boardwalk, plus picnic tables.
4326 Hayden Run Rd, Dublin, OH 43017, USA

Outdoors
Highbanks Metro Park
Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails.
9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA

Outdoors
Homestead Metro Park
44-acre park with outdoor & water activities, train-station replica, caboose & 3/4-mile paved trail.
4675 Cosgray Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA

Outdoors
Hoover Dam Nature Trail
7445 Cubbage Rd, Westerville, OH 43081, USA