hi! random, but what are some fun things to do/see in columbus? my friend and i are planning a bunch of little short trips for the fall and columbus looks cute but wasn't sure what there was to do/see? thanks!
hi, sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you!! I may be biased, but I definitely think Columbus is worth a trip to visit!
some of these are fall specific and others are just general fun things in the city!!
Circleville Pumpkin Festival — sounds weird but it’s a lot of fun and this one place opens up just for the festival to make the best pumpkin donuts.
Lynd’s Fruit Farm — this is an apple orchard and fruit farm so there’s a ton of fall activities!!
Football games at Ohio State — the city shuts down for gamedays, it’s actually insane and if you like sports or a party definitely worth it. even if the games don’t allow fans, plenty of people will be partying trust me.
Halloween weekend — lots of bars do costume contests or specials for the weekend
Columbus Zoo — typically I’m not a fan of zoos but Columbus’ is actually incredible and they have amazing programs set up to make sure they’re treating animals humanely!
Easton or Polaris — both are incredible shopping centers, but I prefer Easton.
Short North — this area is super popular, it has incredible food, bars and shops!!
Grandview — another area that has good foot and a few little cute shops.
German Village — the most beautiful area that’s pretty much all old brick homes and brick roads & it has a few good restaurants!
North Market — indoor market with food and grocery stalls
Food (some of my favorites) — Stauf’s Coffee Roasters, Hound Dogs Pizza, Marcella’s, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Forno, Brazenhead Pub, Balboa Mexican Restuarant, Short North Pint House, Nancy’s Home Cooking (best freaking breakfast ever)
Bars (depends on the scene/age range you’re looking for) — See Saw, Standard Hall, Short North Food Hall, Brother’s, Little Bar, Thirsty Scholar, Three’s Above High, Bristol Republic, Lincoln Social, Oddfellow’s, Tequila Cowboy
there’s probably a lot I’m forgetting even though I listed so much!
