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      • American Gothic
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      • EXPRESS LIVE!
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      • Mona Lisa
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      • Short North Gallery Hop
    • Tips: Parks and Rec
      • Topiary Park
      • The Whetstone Park of Roses
      • Scioto Mile
      • Columbus Commons
      • Goodale Park
      • The Olentangy Trail
      • Schiller Park
      • Antrim Park
    • Our Take: Food, Drink, and Sweets
      • Fox in the Snow Cafe
      • Graeter’s Ice Cream
      • Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
      • Johnson’s Real Ice Cream
      • Kittie’s Cakes
      • Pattycake Bakery
      • Pistacia Vera
      • Portia’s Cafe
      • Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop
      • Stauf’s Coffee
      • The Roosevelt Coffeehouse

Outdoor Recreation

Antrim Park

September 3, 2015May 29, 2021 | Sarah Doyle

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.

Visit ODNR Website.

The Whetstone Park of Roses

September 3, 2015June 5, 2021 | Sarah Doyle

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.

Visit website. 

Topiary Park

September 3, 2015June 5, 2021 | Sarah Doyle

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.

Visit website. 

Schiller Park

September 3, 2015June 5, 2021 | Sarah Doyle

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.

Visit German Village Schiller Park website. 

Goodale Park

September 3, 2015June 5, 2021 | Sarah Doyle

Goodale Park is easily accessible by the #2 COTA bus. Get off at the Buttles Ave. or Swan St. stop and walk west.

Visit website. 

Columbus Commons

September 1, 2015June 5, 2021 | Sarah Doyle

Columbus Commons is one of Columbus’ greatest green spaces in the urban center. It is home to many of the city’s festivals, concerts, and more, along with just being a great place to hang with friends and relax.

Columbus Commons is easily accessible by the #2 COTA bus. Get off at the W Town St. stop.

For the music schedule.

Thematic Lists:

  • Local Food Favorites
  • Art and Music
  • Ice Cream and Desserts
  • Columbus Events and Festivals
  • Coffee and Tea
  • Food Trucks
  • Nature and Outdoor Recreation
  • Sports & Games

Neighborhood Lists:

  • German Village/Brewery District
  • Downtown
  • Clintonville

Questions or recommendations for our lists?

Contact Esther at debusk.5@osu.edu

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