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The Buckeye Bucket List

1. I-71 & I-670

Interstate 71 & Interstate 670, Columbus, OH
Intersection · 2 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Successfully navigate rush hour with an energy drink (or coffee) in one hand, phone in other, steering with knee, listening to Rush!

2. CarMax

7.4
2700 Farmers Dr., Columbus, OH
Car Dealership · 7 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Buy a car from CarMax!

3. White Castle

6.8
1435 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH
Fast Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

David E.David Evans: Ranch flavored Chicken Rings = BAWSE

4. Easton Town Center

9.0
160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH
Shopping Mall · 110 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Avoid this place on the weekends like the plague....

5. The Mall at Tuttle Crossing

7.2
5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd, Dublin, OH
Shopping Mall · 50 tips and reviews

Krysti H.Krysti Heflin: Never forget to ask about the military discount.

6. Ohio Dominican University

1216 Sunbury Rd (at Airport Drive), Columbus, OH
University · 6 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Go to school!

7. Waffle House

6.3
1405 N Cassady Ave (Airport Dr), Columbus, OH
Breakfast Spot · 13 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Drink coffee at 3AM!

8. Spangler Learning Center

1216 Sunbury Rd, Columbus, OH
College Library · 2 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Don't forget to study!

9. Brooksedge Park Bark Park

7.0
708 Park Meadow Rd (W Schrock Rd), Westerville, OH
Dog Park · 8 tips and reviews

TommyTommy: Expect the dogs to behave like dogs.

10. Josie's Frozen Yogurt

121 Westerville Plz, Westerville, OH
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 6 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Taste them all, this stuff is fantastic!

11. Hounddog's Three Degree Pizza

8.1
2657 N High St (at W Dodridge St.), Columbus, OH
Pizzeria · 119 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Stop in for something tasty after midnight! Try the Smokin Joe's crust!

12. Cushions Billiards & Lounge

6.5
5986 Westerville Rd (at Dempsey Road), Westerville, OH
Lounge · 13 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Play 9-ball...

13. Advance Auto Parts

6.5
5819 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Car Parts and Accessories · 1 tip

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Don't forget to change your oil!

14. Columbus Square Bowling Palace

7.7
5707 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, OH
Bowling Alley · 29 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: 24-hours of bowling... 'Nuff said.

15. Terita's Pizza

7.5
3905 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Pizzeria · 8 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Best pizza anywhere! Try the white with pepperoni and bacon!

16. Surplus World

6.5
2590 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH
Sporting Goods Retail · 4 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Get some 550 cord, can't have too much 550 cord...

17. Buckeye Donuts

8.8
1998 N High St (18th Ave), Columbus, OH
Donut Shop · 81 tips and reviews

Brooke P.Brooke Paul: This place never closes. Open 24/7 since 1969. Stop by on a weekend at 3am and enjoy a donut or gyro with the drunken student crowd. Read more.

18. Giant Eagle Supermarket

7.1
2900 Stelzer Rd (McCutcheon Rd), Columbus, OH
Supermarket · 20 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Save your fuel points until you get a free tank of gas!

19. Hoover Dam

8.8
Hoover Dam, Columbus, OH
Lake · 13 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Take a loaf of stale bread, feed the ducks and geese!

20. Blendon Woods Disc Golf Course

8.2
4265 E Dublin Granville Rd, Westerville, OH
Disc Golf · 3 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Beautiful course. Score a hole-in-one!

21. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

9.1
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Garden · 52 tips and reviews

Laura R.Laura Ramirez: Must check out the butterfly exhibit. It's beautiful.

22. North Market

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

easyColumbuseasyColumbus: A definite "must-visit" in Columbus, head to the market to check out all of the different offerings to be had. Lots a great food (and great people watching!) Read more.

23. Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

8.7
333 W Broad St (Belle St), Columbus, OH
Science Museum · 66 tips and reviews

Lewis T.Lewis Timberman: Titanic is back. No Leonardo or Kate, but still worth seeing. Read more.

24. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

9.4
4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH
Zoo · 160 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Staley: Loved the polar bear exhibit and the penguins! Such a beautiful zoo.

25. The LEGO Store

7.6
4004 Gramercy St Spc 728 (at Easton Town Center), Columbus, OH
Toy Store · 15 tips and reviews

Jake W.Jake Wheeler: You can build your own mini's here! Awesome store; one of the best at Easton.

26. Walhalla Ravine

8.0
Walhalla Rd (Calumet St), Columbus, OH
Scenic Lookout · 6 tips and reviews

Dave U.Dave Ungar: Take a walk. Don't litter. Look at cool houses. Pet a dog. Yell at speeders. Get something to eat or drink on High or Indianola.

27. Nationwide Arena

9.1
200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
Hockey Stadium · 109 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Save your pennies, go see a Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert!

28. Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

9.1
3055 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH
Movie Theater · 40 tips and reviews

Syrinx S.Syrinx Starr: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, every first Saturday of the month. Presented by The Fishnet Mafia - http://www.thefishnetmafia.org

29. Pochi Tea Station

2060 N High St, Columbus, OH
Bubble Tea Shop · 13 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Try the Buckeye Blitz, with boba... yum!

30. Shisha Lounge

2369 N High St, Columbus, OH
Hookah Bar · 14 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Just try it! Its a great place to hang out!

31. The Thurman Cafe

8.6
183 Thurman Ave (at Jaeger St.), Columbus, OH
Burger Joint · 126 tips and reviews

Sam H.Sam Houseworth: Thurmanator! You must try it!

32. Ohio History Center

8.1
800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH
History Museum · Fairgrounds · 13 tips and reviews

Toby B.Toby Boyce: Just go! I loved the "pictures of war" exhibit very powerful. Though the interactive displays need a good dusting and updating.

33. Old Bag of Nails Pub

7.8
24 N State St (at W. Main St.), Westerville, OH
Pub · 27 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Deep Fried Snickers for dessert!

Great Harvest Bread is one of The Buckeye Bucket List.

34. Great Harvest Bread

7.1
445 S State St, Westerville, OH
Bakery · 10 tips and reviews

35. Blue Danube

2439 N High St (at Blake Ave), Columbus, OH
Diner · 45 tips and reviews

Jessica K.Jessica Kuhn: sweet potato fries. every time.

36. Slate Run Metro Park

7.5
1375 Sr 674, Ashville, OH
Park · 10 tips and reviews

Nick H.Nick Huels: Come in the spring to see all the baby animals

37. Historic Crew Stadium

8.7
1 Black and Gold Blvd (Silver Dr), Columbus, OH
Soccer Stadium · Fairgrounds · 100 tips and reviews

Crew Supporters UnionCrew Supporters Union: Check out the Crew Supporters Union tailgate before the match. Located in the southwest corner of the VIP lots you'll find a large group of welcoming supporters in joining tailgate food and brews.

38. Ohio Stadium

411 Woody Hayes Dr (btwn Cannon & Tuttle), Columbus, OH
College Football Field · The Ohio State University · 62 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason Morrow: ALWAYS stay for carmen ohio, win or lose.

39. Sharon Woods Metro Park

8.8
Cleveland Avenue (at W Schrock Rd), Westerville, OH
Park · 19 tips and reviews

Thomas S.Thomas Savage: Walk the outer loop.

40. Ruth's Chris Steak House - CLOSED

7550 High Cross Blvd., Columbus, OH
Steakhouse · 19 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Enjoy the best steak dinner you may ever have! EVERYTHING they serve is fantastic!

41. Spaghetti Warehouse

397 W Broad St (at Starling St.), Columbus, OH
Italian Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Gary T.Gary Thompson: Tuesday night is the Murder Mystery show. Call for reservations.

Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus is one of The Buckeye Bucket List.

42. Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus

9.0
240 E Kossuth St (at Purdy Alley), Columbus, OH
German Restaurant · 160 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Featured on Man v Food - come for the sausage, but don't miss the half pound cream puffs!

43. The Ohio Deli

3444 S High St, Columbus, OH
Deli · 27 tips and reviews

Joel M.Joel McLaughlin: If your REALLY hungry and want a KILLER lunch, order the Dagwood Sandwich and a basket of fries and go for the DAGWOOD CHALLENGE!

Crazee Mule Saloon is one of The Buckeye Bucket List.

44. Crazee Mule Saloon

5.7
6188 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Dive Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Try the smoked pork, mule style (bacon and cheese) with fries. A little BBQ sauce and its amazing!

45. Goodale Park

9.0
120 W Goodale St (between Park Street & Dennison Avenue), Columbus, OH
Park · 45 tips and reviews

Allen B.Allen Bradley: On the last weekend in June you can find all of the freaky people and lot's of good music here. Comfest is great!

46. National Museum of the US Air Force

9.4
1100 Spaatz St (at Wright Patterson Air Force Base), Dayton, OH
Museum · 109 tips and reviews

Lisa B.Lisa Bierwirth: Take the family to the Air Force Museum, you wont believe the history inside these buildings - dont miss the retired Air Force One jets.

47. Kings Island

9.0
6300 Kings Island Dr (at Western Row Rd), Mason, OH
Amusement Park · 212 tips and reviews

PipPip: It would sacrilegious not to ride the Beast before leaving. The best time to ride is at night.

Roscoe Village is one of The Buckeye Bucket List.

48. Roscoe Village

600 N Whitewoman St (at Hill Street), Coshocton, OH
Travel and Transportation · 3 tips and reviews
Cedar Point is one of The Buckeye Bucket List.

49. Cedar Point

9.2
1 Cedar Point Dr (at Cleveland Rd), Sandusky, OH
Amusement Park · Cedar Point · 368 tips and reviews

50. Purple People Bridge

Ohio River, Newport, KY
Bridge · 11 tips and reviews

ᴡ B.ᴡ Bowman: Great view of Cincinnati from here. Walk across the bridge at night when the city is all lit up!

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is one of The Buckeye Bucket List.

51. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

8.8
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd (at Cleveland's North Coast Harbor), Cleveland, OH
Museum · Downtown Cleveland · 212 tips and reviews

52. Cedar Point

9.2
1 Cedar Point Dr (at Cleveland Rd), Sandusky, OH
Amusement Park · Cedar Point · 368 tips and reviews

Gabe D.Gabe Dixson: Go early to ride the bigger rides, and go to the back of the park to begin your adventures not at the front. Believe me it will save you time!

53. Pro Football Hall of Fame

8.6
2121 George Halas Dr NW, Canton, OH
Museum · 61 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Schweizer: Come enjoy football's rich history... & make sure to get your photo taken upstairs, just past the hall of fame bust gallery too :)

54. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

8.7
50 E Freedom Way (at Rosa Parks St), Cincinnati, OH
History Museum · Central Business District · 36 tips and reviews

Sheila B.Sheila Bell: A must see for all Americans and a definite destination point for a visit to Cincinnati! Read more.

55. Ohio Renaissance Festival

8.8
10542 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH
Amusement Park · 32 tips and reviews

Syreeta S.Syreeta Shannon: Try the turkey legs they are tasty

56. Just Pies

8.0
5212 N High St Ste B, Columbus, OH
Dessert Shop · 6 tips and reviews

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: This wonderful local bakery focuses on - you guessed it - pies! While you'll find everything from fruit pies to cream pies there is one thing that makes the pies here special, really good crust!

57. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.0
4247 N High St, Columbus, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 37 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Mackenzie Ross: Not from round here? Then it would be rude not to get a "Buckeye State" ;-)

58. Everything within the Mind of God

Westerville, OH
Other Great Outdoors · 2 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Make Love, and occasionally War!

59. Zoombezi Bay

8.4
4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH
Water Park · 22 tips and reviews

Tiffany W.Tiffany Washko: A huge waterpark attached to the zoo. Kids will adore it!

Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace is one of The Buckeye Bucket List.

60. Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

8.5
248 S 4th St (Cherry St.), Columbus, OH
Hot Dog Joint · 232 tips and reviews