Franklinton is accessible by the #2 and #15 COTA bus. Take the #2 to W Broad St., and hop off to catch the #15 to Parkway Center. Get off at the W Town St. and Dakota Ave. stop.
Author: Sarah Doyle
Antrim Park
At Antrim Park, bring your fishing pole, because you can even fish in addition to normal, but fun, park activities.
Antrim Park is more easily accessible by car, but you can also take the #2 or #4 COTA bus north.
The Whetstone Park of Roses
The Whetstone Park of Roses showcases 11,000 roses, but also has a Heritage Garden, Earth-Kind Rose Garden, Herb Garden, and a Perennial Garden.
The park is easily accessible by the #2 COTA bus. Get off at the Glenmont Ave. stop and walk west.
Topiary Park
This Topiary Park is famous for being a garden shaped like a painting.
The Topiary Garden is easily accessible by the #2 COTA bus. Get off at the E Main St. and Washington Ave. stop.
Scioto Mile
Scioto Mile is easily accessible by the #2 COTA bus. Get off at the W Broad St. stop, and walk south along the river.
Schiller Park
Schiller Park is in the middle of the historical German Village, and is known for hosting free weekend plays.
Schiller park is accessible by the #7 COTA bus. Get off at the E Whitter St. and Jaegar St. stop.
Goodale Park
Goodale Park is easily accessible by the #2 COTA bus. Get off at the Buttles Ave. or Swan St. stop and walk west.
Ohio Theatre
The Ohio Theatre is work checking out just for its beautiful interior and architecture. The theatre brings in performances from all over the world, and features many well-known artists, singers, and performers.
The Ohio Theatre is easily accessible by the #2 COTA bus. Get off at the W State St. stop and walk east.
Columbus Museum of Art
Check out the Art Museum of Sundays (it’s free) 🙂
The Columbus Museum of Art is most easily accessible (no transfers) by the #18 COTA bus. Get off at the W Broad St. stop and walk east.
EXPRESS LIVE!
The EXPRESS LIVE! (formerly Lifestyle Communities Pavilion) is the first indoor and outdoor music venue in America, but is more well-known for its outdoor concerts featuring local to international music icons.
EXPRESS LIVE! is accessible by the #7 COTA bus. Get off at the Buttles Ave. and Neil Ave. stop. and walk south.