Having only visited German Village once before, I decided to further explore the area, so I chose the German Village neighborhood-themed list. I am looking forward to experiencing the food options that German Village has to offer. I have honestly never tried a macaron, so I am looking forward to visiting Pistacia Vera to try them.

In visiting German Village, I hope to be able to identify the characteristics of German Village architecture and gain familiarity with the areas around Columbus that are not very modernized like the Short North. The architecture in German Village is very historic but in exploring the area, I found many spots where the architecture shifts to become modern or creates a unique blend between the very different styles. After beginning to explore German Village, I am curious to see other historical and cultural areas of Columbus and experience what they have to offer as well. The other to do lists offered also have some great experiences to offer and I plan to take advantage of that during my time in Columbus.

My first experience started at Pistacia Vera, where I tried macarons with my friend Sarah. I wasn’t a fan, but my friend loved them. She had never explored outside campus besides the Short North and was very eager to explore around Columbus with me. I am really excited to visit the landscapes in German Village, like Schiller Park and the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, so I can see the landscapes as well as the architecture.