Best places in Columbus, United States to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Best places in Columbus

Discover the best places in Columbus, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 851 places in the city.

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Shadowbox Live

Theater company

Unique performance-arts venue & cafe staging rock musicals & sketch comedies in daytime & evening.

4.90 (1.7K reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)

Dueling Axes

Sports complex

👍👍 Highly recommend! Went with my wife for a casual date and had a great time, especially because we’ve severely limited what and where we’ve gone during the pandemic. The bays are well spaced out, there’s a number of games to play using the axes, and you can order food and drinks (including alcohol)...

4.90 (1.5K reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)

Columbus Axe Throwing

Bar

👍👍 This place was small but very fun! The staff were great and so helpful I would go back! We didn't eat at the restaurant above the venue but we did eat next door at the whole in the wall bar and the food was actually very good and inexpensive!

4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~1.31 km from centre)

StudioTorch - Grandview

Gym

👍👍 Super fun and tough class! Really good workout and leave feeling great. Would recommend this gym as the coaches are great and offer a wonderful experience.

5.00 (523 reviews) (~3.36 km from centre)

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Botanical garden

88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds.

4.80 (10.3K reviews) (~4.07 km from centre)

The Book Loft of German Village

Book store

4.80 (6K reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)

Huntington Park

Baseball field

Clippers' baseball field, featuring bars, concession stands, a picnic area & kids' club incentives.

4.80 (4K reviews) (~1.14 km from centre)

Ohio Theatre

Performing arts theater

Celebrated theater with ornate, Spanish-Baroque architecture features a wide range of performances.

4.80 (3.5K reviews) (~0.27 km from centre)

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

City park

Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres.

4.80 (2.7K reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)

Brassica in the Short North

Mediterranean restaurant

Locavore pita sandwiches are offered at this bright cafe with a contemporary interior & beer on tap.

$$ $$

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~1.57 km from centre)

Valters at the Maennerchor

German restaurant

Traditional German meals & drinks served in a cozy, 1907 brick house with a seasonal patio.

$$ $$

4.80 (2K reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)

Lower.com Field

Stadium

👍👍 Absolutely amazing time every time we go plenty of bathrooms plenty of vendors. Just like all stadiums the beer is a little bit expensive but it is what it is. The food is really good that they have the Columbus Crew shop has tons of things!!!! I really just can't say enough about this it's a great...

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)

Big Fun Columbus

Toy store

👍👍 This is always a fun spot to stop at. Place carries all the old school nostalgic toys from my childhood. They also always throw in a cute little fortune twller toy when you purchase anything. Will always make it a point to stop in when kn the area.

4.80 (878 reviews) (~1.55 km from centre)

Lincoln Theatre

Performing arts theater

Historic 1928 theater with Egyptian-inspired decor hosting films, concerts, plays & youth programs.

4.80 (867 reviews) (~1.79 km from centre)

Schmidt’s Sausage Haus

German restaurant

Unpretentious, long-running German eatery in a historic livery stable with live oompah music.

$$ $$

4.70 (10.3K reviews) (~1.96 km from centre)

Nationwide Arena

Arena

Professional hockey arena that hosts big-name bands, orchestra performances & diverse events.

4.70 (9.2K reviews) (~0.9 km from centre)

North Market Downtown

Market

Covered farmers’ market selling flowers, produce & handicrafts, with global dining options.

4.70 (8.6K reviews) (~1.12 km from centre)

Game Arena

Restaurant

👍👍 This is such an interesting concept, there is so much to do in this little area of Columbus. PC gaming rentals and you can drink? Talk about nerd heaven. I had so much fun and everyone was so nice to be around. It's good to feel at home! The space looks like you stepped directly into the future, and...

4.90 (401 reviews) (~3.56 km from centre)

Ohio Stadium

Stadium

Historic home of Ohio State Buckeyes football team & site of university commencement ceremonies.

4.70 (7.4K reviews) (~4.73 km from centre)

Bicentennial Park

City park

Urban public space with 15,000-sq.-ft. Scioto Mile Fountain, outdoor stage & glass-enclosed eatery.

4.70 (4.8K reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

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