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What to do in and around Columbus, OH
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items A variety of restaurants, spots, personal recs and local places that I love to visit on a regular basis in the greater Columbus area. These are all within 30 minutes of central Columbus and all worth the stop!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Local Beauty Recs
Local Shops
Outdoor Activities
Some places to visit when the weather is nice, a few of them are dog friendly.
Great paved walking trails. Pet friendly but watch out for ticks in the summer months. Perfect for bird/wildlife watching, power walking, or just a leisurely walk.
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Love the massive variety of local vendors. Whether you are looking for flowers, cheeses, embroidered goods, or the best pickles ever, this farmers market has you covered. I never leave empty handed or with an empty stomach.
The Dublin Market at Bridge Park | So fresh, so local.
Fun 9 hole par 3 course, it makes for the perfect for date night or Sunday afternoon activity. Whether you’re a novice like myself or the next Viktor Hovland, you’ll enjoy what this course has to offer. It also has a driving range if you really want ...
The Golf Center – SportsOhio
Restaurants
A mix of spots for any taste profile. There’s a little of everything in here.
Thin, crispy crust with delicious flavor combinations. Love how the slices hold up and the taste never misses.
Dublin — Gourmet Pizza, Small Plates & Cocktails - Harvest Pizzeria
Flavorful and juicy steaks. Cute date spot. Definitely the place to come is you’re looking for a quality meal with great ambience.
The Avenue Steak Tavern
This place is one of my top 3 favorite food spots in the Columbus area. It’s always busy and for a great reasons, the food and drinks are super fresh and flavorful. I’m obsessed with the Filipino flavors and they have a great variety to choose from. ...
Bonifacio
Big fan of their falafel pitas or bowls. Everything is fresh and all of their locations are super clean. I also love their cane sugar cola on tap, it’s definitely my sweet treat.
Brassica
Full flavored Indian food. Great portions and spice level. Loved the variety and everything tasted delicious. Definitely where I go when I’m craving India and in the area.
Aab India Restaurant
Other Food & Drinks
Coffee shops, sweet treats, and fun bars.
Super cute little coffee shop with tasty sweet and savory treats. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They have a great variety of coffee and tea drinks. The space gives 70’s coastal/surfer vibes and is the perfect spot to get some work don...
Coastline Coffee
I love all their flavors, but especially their key lime pie and lemon meringue. Highly recommend getting a scoop of either in a waffle cone topped with whipped cream. Their milkshakes are also super tasty!
Graeter's Ice Cream
I will literally drive hours for these cookies. They have a hard and fast 2 hour freshness rule that you know they adhere by because the cookies are always warm and fresh. The flavors are the stuff of dreams and their rotation keeps you wanting more.
Lion Cub's Cookies- Grandview
Between the decor, the drinks, and the location, you must check this bar out. It’s got a warm 70’s vibe and multiple nooks to hang out in. In the summer, the doors are open and inviting. There are multiple floors to explore and it has the best select...
Antiques on High
Honestly, you can’t go wrong visiting any of the Fox & the Snow locations in the Columbus area. I love their homemade pastries, they are so flaky and full of flavor. They have delicious breakfast sandwiches and I highly recommend their cinnamon r...
Fox in the Snow Cafe
Local Beauty Recs
My go-to beauty recommendations for hair/nails/etc.
Literally the only hairdresser I will see now. She had transformed my hair on multiple occasions, whether it’s a dramatic color change or cut, Hal will make sure you walk out looking and feeling your best.
Hairdresserhal - Columbus OH
Holly is a literal magician, she can make any nail design a reality. Their hygiene practices are top quality and their commitment to holistic, natural nail care ensures that your nails not only look good, but feel good, too!
Goddess Maintenance Co. New Albany
Local Shops
Stores and vendors that have a great selection and amazing products worth checking out. A great way to support small, local businesses!
Our GSD loves their all natural chews and the wide variety to choose from, especially the beef cheek rolls and yak chews. They last a while and are high quality products. I love supporting a local vendor and always check out their booth at the bridge...
Pet Wants Dublin
My favorite book store to get lost in. I love to get lost in the 32 rooms of books finding my next read or ordering from them online to support a local business. It’s got a lot of charm and is literally like a maze for books. Plus, it’s in German Vil...
The Book Loft of German Village
This modern embroidery shop has the cutest designs. I love that the details are stitched instead of screen printed so you know that they will last the test of time. From the fun sayings to the clean, adorable imagery, you have to snag something from ...
Capsule Collective (@shopcapsulecollective)