Location: Columbus
Top Things to do in Columbus
Things to do in Columbus, Ohio (OH): The Best Shopping
Ohio’s capital city is full of beautiful neighborhoods, a critically acclaimed food scene and top-ranked attractions. This creative-minded destination offers something for everyone. Families will enjoy COSI, the nationally known science center, as well as the Columbus zoo and its neighboring water park. Art lovers will savor the collections at the Columbus Museum of Art and revel in Gallery Hop, a monthly celebration in the Short North Art District. Columbus is a city that invites exploration.
Restaurants in Columbus
1. Helen Winnemore's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By juliev593 - Auburn, United States
There is a lot to see here. The fused glass decorations are beautiful, and there are many types of unique gifts and decorations throughout the store.
2. Glass Axis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
What began as a traveling hot shop over 25 years ago has become a 12,700 square feet non-profit glass art studio, with over 100 members, a gallery, and a mission dedicated to teaching and education. First experience classes give anyone an opportunity to play with fire and have a hands-on hot, warm, or cold glass art experience.
3. Krema Nut Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By lynnc156 - New York City, United States
We love Krema and miss it being so close to our place. We had the hardest time finding good peanut butter in NYC and reached out to our Columbus Fave- Krema for a case of creamy peanut butter, delicious snack mixes and treats. Some personal favorites are chocolate and yogurt covered pretzels, caramel corn, trail mix and buckeye crunch. You must check this place out if in Columbus!!
4. Pizzuti Collection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
The Pizzuti Collection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cultural understanding and educational exchange by championing a diversity of voices from around the globe. We present an exciting range of exhibitions drawn from a collection of paintings, sculpture, film, photography, drawings, and prints that has been ranked as one of the top in the world. We also offer educational programs, lectures, artist talks, and special events throughout the year designed to deeply engage audiences in contemporary arts.
5. Studios on High Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Columbus' premiere artist-owned-and-operated gallery is located in the heart of the city's energetic Short North Arts District. Studios on High is a juried gallery of 22 exceptional, local artists. A unique blend of fine art and craft, visitors will delight in artists creating works on-site in oil, watercolors, mosaics, ceramics, jewelry, wearables and sculpture.
6. Spoonful Records
7. Book Loft
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
One of the largest bookstores in the country, it has expanded to 32 rooms and now contains nearly 750,000 books.
Reviewed By kimbaruss - Columbus, United States
I love winding around in this book store, looking at anything that catches my eye, I love the built in shelves, the CD's playing in many of the rooms, and the wonderful helpful people that work there. There are tables of marked down books out front, Lots of author autographed copies throughout the store, & if you can't find what you're looking for they will order it right away.When I order online I always order through the book loft instead of Amazon so I can support a great independent book store.
8. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,607 reviews
A botanical landmark just two miles east of downtown Columbus, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens features exotic plant collections and displays, seasonal exhibitions, outdoor gardens (including community and culinary gardens) and a variety of educational programming. All set within the 88-acre Franklin Park. Inspired by horticulture, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens elevates quality of life and connects the community through educational, cultural and social experiences. All ages can partake in a variety of special events and activities throughout the year. A full menu of classes, workshops and camps are offered in gardening, cooking, fine art and wellness. With its natural surroundings, both indoors and out, the Conservatory serves as a premier venue for special events and corporate gatherings.
Reviewed By 612BarbaraH612 - Worcester, United States
The botanical garden is a small portion of Franklin Park, so you have the opportunity to wander the grounds outside the botanical garden in addition to enjoying the outside gardens and indoor exhibits of the botanical garden itself. There's a very nice children's garden, a small formal garden area with a beautiful sculpture, an area devoted to community garden education, a conservatory with a variety of exhibits, a glass blowing demonstration, an excellent gift shop and a cafe. June 1, 2019 marked the start of a Chihuly exhibit that will be throughout the garden areas until the end of March, 2020. We just missed the Chihuly exhibit, but we will return to see it!
9. Half Price Books
10. Karavan Treasures From Turkey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
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