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Columbus To-do
Wexner Center for the Arts is one of Columbus To-do.

1. Wexner Center for the Arts

9.1
1871 N High St (at 15th Ave.), Columbus, OH
Art Gallery · 23 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Great art shows and a well curated movie theater that plays classic films and independent selections.

Columbus Cultural Arts Center is one of Columbus To-do.

2. Columbus Cultural Arts Center

8.5
139 W Main St, Columbus, OH
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: You can take classes here - they have ceramics as well.

Goodale Park is one of Columbus To-do.

3. Goodale Park

9.1
120 W Goodale St (between Park Street & Dennison Avenue), Columbus, OH
Park · 45 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: A park near the Short North

Glass Axis is one of Columbus To-do.

4. Glass Axis

8.2
610 W Town St (S Grubb St), Columbus, OH
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Glass workshops and an art gallery - In Franklinton

16-Bit Bar+Arcade is one of Columbus To-do.

5. 16-Bit Bar+Arcade

8.5
254 S. 4th Street (btw Rich St & Main St), Columbus, OH
Bar · 65 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Lots of great video games - free to play with a drink purchase.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of Columbus To-do.

6. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

9.2
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Garden · 52 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: This is a great place to explore. Lots of different rooms and plant varieties.

North Market is one of Columbus To-do.

7. North Market

9.3
59 Spruce St (at Park St), Columbus, OH
Market · 156 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: So many great places to eat here. Little Eater is a favorite, as well as the Pho place.

Seventh Son Brewing is one of Columbus To-do.

8. Seventh Son Brewing

9.1
1101 N 4th St, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 44 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Great for hanging out - outdoor bon fire - and food trucks.

Northstar Cafe is one of Columbus To-do.

9. Northstar Cafe

9.0
951 N High St (at 2nd Ave), Columbus, OH
Café · Short North · 153 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Healthy - casual to go place. Great veggie burger and salads.

Tasi Cafe is one of Columbus To-do.

10. Tasi Cafe

680 N Pearl St (at Brickel), Columbus, OH
Café · 71 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: This is a great breakfast place. Tucked away in the Short North. Its very cozy and they have a good menu.

Pistacia Vera is one of Columbus To-do.

11. Pistacia Vera

9.0
541 S 3rd St (at E. Hoster Street), Columbus, OH
Bakery · 68 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: They have a location in the North Market as well. This is the French style bakery.

Mission Coffee Co. is one of Columbus To-do.

12. Mission Coffee Co.

11 Price Ave (at N. High St.), Columbus, OH
Coffee Shop · 43 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Great coffee shop to hang out at near the Short North.

Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace is one of Columbus To-do.

13. Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

8.7
248 S 4th St (Cherry St.), Columbus, OH
Hot Dog Joint · 232 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Veggie options here - cheap food but interesting hot dog combos.

Brassica is one of Columbus To-do.

14. Brassica

9.2
680 N High St (Brickel), Columbus, OH
Mediterranean Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Middle Eastern Chipotle style - fast casual. Good quality and not too expensive.

Fox in the Snow is one of Columbus To-do.

15. Fox in the Snow

9.4
1031 N 4th St, Columbus, OH
Café · 56 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Great place to get breakfast / coffee / read at. If you go here you can walk to Seventh Son or Stump nearby.

Basi Italia is one of Columbus To-do.

16. Basi Italia

8.7
811 Highland St (Buttles), Columbus, OH
Italian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Great italian restaurant - Nice to sit outside when the weather is warm. Tucked away in the Short North. Great cocktails too.

The Book Loft of German Village is one of Columbus To-do.

17. The Book Loft of German Village

9.2
631 S 3rd St (E Sycamore St), Columbus, OH
Bookstore · 58 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: A great place to get lost in books. In historic German Village. Grab a cupcake at Kittie's and a coffee at Stauff's nearby.

Gateway Film Center is one of Columbus To-do.

18. Gateway Film Center

8.2
1550 N High St (at 11th Ave), Columbus, OH
Indie Movie Theater · 51 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Lots of independent films play here. They sometimes have Miyazaki movie nights and play interesting cult classics.

The Angry Baker is one of Columbus To-do.

19. The Angry Baker

891 Oak St (18th St), Columbus, OH
Bakery · 50 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Great for breakfast or lunch. This is in Old Towne East across from Yellow Brick Pizza and Arcade Super Awesome.

Mouton is one of Columbus To-do.

20. Mouton

954 N High St, Columbus, OH
Cocktail Bar · 29 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: A nicer cocktail bar in the Short North. Great charcuterie menu and curated drinks.

Jewelweed Floral Studio is one of Columbus To-do.

21. Jewelweed Floral Studio

122 E Long St, Columbus, OH
Flower Store · 2 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: A great floral shop and plant studio. My friend Sarah just opened this last year and its an interesting place to check out.

Katalina's is one of Columbus To-do.

22. Katalina's

9.0
1105 Pennsylvania Ave (3rd Ave), Columbus, OH
Café · Harrison West, Columbus, OH · 90 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Known for breakfast. Its definitely on the heavier / sweeter side. It's very popular so get there early or go on a weekday. The pancake balls are a must try.

23. STUMP

220 Thurman Ave (Jaeger Street), Columbus, OH
Garden Center · 2 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: A new plant store in Merion Village. The original one is on 5th Avenue.

STUMP is one of Columbus To-do.

24. STUMP

305 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH
Flower Store · 1 tip

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Community events and brunches happen at this Flower shop near Seventh Son.

Arcade Super Awesome is one of Columbus To-do.

25. Arcade Super Awesome

892 Oak St (18th), Columbus, OH
Arcade · 3 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Killer Queen is my favorite game to play there. This place is open at night and is above Yellow Brick Pizza. They host a big collection of pinball machines.

Dough Mama is one of Columbus To-do.

26. Dough Mama

7.4
3335 N High St (Clinton Heights Ave), Columbus, OH
Bakery · 6 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: A pie shop in Clintonville. This is a great area to explore as well. Plant stores and antique shops.

Balanced Yoga is one of Columbus To-do.

27. Balanced Yoga

8.6
3520 N High St, Columbus, OH
Yoga Studio · 7 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: A great yoga studio. They just opened another one in Merion Village.

True REST Float Spa is one of Columbus To-do.

28. True REST Float Spa

4185 Weaverton Ln, Columbus, OH
Spa · 1 tip

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Salt water tank deprivation!

Little Eater Produce and Provisions is one of Columbus To-do.

29. Little Eater Produce and Provisions

59 Spruce St (at North Market), Columbus, OH
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Vegetarian cafe in the Short North at North Market.

Dan The Baker is one of Columbus To-do.

30. Dan The Baker

8.1
1028 Ridge St, Columbus, OH
Bakery · 8 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: We'll go on the weekend. Its his small bakery in Granville.

El Camino Inn is one of Columbus To-do.

31. El Camino Inn

8.0
238 S 4th St (btw Rich St & Main St), Columbus, OH
Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Pretty good Mexican food for Columbus.

Rishi Sushi Kitchen & Bar is one of Columbus To-do.

32. Rishi Sushi Kitchen & Bar

6.6
114 N 3rd St. (Long St), Columbus, OH
Sushi Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Pretty good ramen and kimchi fries.

Katzinger's Delicatessen is one of Columbus To-do.

33. Katzinger's Delicatessen

8.4
475 S 3rd St (at E. Livingston Ave.), Columbus, OH
Deli · German Village · 93 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: A jewish deli, matzo ball soup, corned beef sandwich deli shop in German Village. Great pickles in barrels.

The Brown Bag Deli is one of Columbus To-do.

34. The Brown Bag Deli

9.1
898 Mohawk St (at Whittier), Columbus, OH
Deli · 37 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: In Merion Village - a great little sandwich shop

Kittie's is one of Columbus To-do.

35. Kittie's

7.5
495 S 3rd St (Blenkner St), Columbus, OH
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Upscale cupcake shop bakery in German Village.

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library is one of Columbus To-do.

36. Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library

9.2
96 S Grant Ave (at E State St), Columbus, OH
Library · 32 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: Carnegie family designed this Library. It's a huge facility and might be fun to check out the neighborhood its in. Discovery District is historic and boasts large mansions.

Heritage Square Antique Mall is one of Columbus To-do.

37. Heritage Square Antique Mall

7.8
1865 Channingway Center Dr (Brice Road), Columbus, OH
Antique Store · 9 tips and reviews

Ken B.Ken Baldwin: You can get lost in here. Its a giant antique mall where different vendors rent space to sell antiques and vintage clothing.

Cosecha Cocina is one of Columbus To-do.

38. Cosecha Cocina

8.3
987 N 4th St (Punta Alley), Columbus, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Steam Kitchen is one of Columbus To-do.

39. Steam Kitchen

944 N 4th St (2nd Ave), Columbus, OH
Dim Sum Restaurant · 1 tip
Tensuke Market is one of Columbus To-do.

40. Tensuke Market

8.8
1167 Old Henderson Rd (at Kenny Rd), Columbus, OH
Imported Food Store · Governours Square · 34 tips and reviews
Laughlin's Bakery is one of Columbus To-do.

41. Laughlin's Bakery

15 E 2nd Ave (High St), Columbus, OH
Bakery · 9 tips and reviews