German Village is a historic neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, just south of downtown. It was settled in the early-to-mid-19th century by a large number of German immigrants, who at one time comprised as much as a third of the city’s entire population.
Places to Eat
- Katzinger’s Deli— Home of the best ruben in the city
- Pistacia Vera–Home of macarons that will blow your mind
- Schmidt’s Sausage Haus— Home of the cream puff the size of your head
- Thurman Cafe–Home of the Thurmanator.
Places to Explore and Hang Out
- The Book Loft–32 rooms floor to ceiling with books
- The Scioto Audubon–the only Columbus Metro Park in the 270 loop
- Schiller Park–Home of the Actor’s Summer Theatre
Learn more about the history of this neighborhood here: