Downtown/Franklinton/Near East Side

MUST DO

Pack a picnic and head to the Columbus Commons to watch the Columbus Symphony’s Picnic With the Pops concerts with national recording artists, patriotic hits and more.

MUST SEE

The lush Topiary Garden exquisitely recreates Georges Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte allowing you to walk inside the painting.

MUST EAT

Stretch out on the expansive beer garden at Land-Grant Brewing Company, and enjoy a taste of Ray Ray’s barbecue while you sip an Oh Sure IPA.

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EXPLORE BY NEIGHBORHOOD DOWNTOWN/FRANKLINTON/ NEAR EAST SIDE

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Amazing Scavenger Hunt, 125 E. Broad St., 43215, 805-603-5620, urbanadventurequest.com. Columbus’ best scavenger hunt! Solve clues and complete challenges. Play anytime. BalletMet Columbus, 322 Mt. Vernon Ave., 43215, 614-229-4860, balletmet.org. Dare to be moved by the dance company that The New York Times proclaimed “mesmerizing.”

Capitol South/CDDC – Columbus

Commons, 150 S. Front St., 43215, 614-545-4700, columbuscommons.org. A hand-carved carousel, gardens, outdoor reading room, lawns and the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion. CATCO, 77 S. High St., 43215, 614-461-1382 ext. 110, catco.org. Central Ohio’s professional theater company. Vern Riffe Center, Studio Theatres, Sept.–June. Central Ohio Fire Museum, 260 N. 4th St., 43215, 614-464-4099, centralohiofiremuseum. wordpress.com. Family-friendly interactive tours and fire safety education in a restored 1908 Columbus fire station.

Columbus Association for the

Performing Arts (CAPA), 55 E. State St., 43215, 614-469-1045, capa.com. For over 40 years, CAPA has brought award-winning entertainment to downtown’s historic theaters. Columbus City Adventures, 201 W. Hubbard Ave., 43215, 614-205-2964, columbuscityadventures.com. Guided tours led on foot or by bus featuring sightseeing, architecture, culture and history. Columbus College of Art & Design, 60 Cleveland Ave., 43215, 614-224-9101, ccad.edu. Attend free art exhibitions at Beeler Gallery and take a selfie with our 100 feet tall Art sign. Columbus Landmarks Foundation, 57 Jefferson Ave., 43215, 614-221-0227, columbuslandmarks.org. Tours of historic neighborhoods and downtown, including historic tavern, ghost and architectural tours. Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., 43215, 614-221-6801, columbusmuseum.org. Discover your creativity while exploring CMA’s galleries and JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity. The Columbus Symphony, 55 E. State St., 43215, 614-719-6716, columbussymphony.com. Full-time orchestra presenting Masterworks, Pops, Picnic with the Pops and family concerts. COSI, 333 W. Broad St., 43215, 614-228-2674, cosi.org. Voted No. 1 science museum in the nation. 320,000 sq. ft. to feed your brain! Inspiration for all ages. Cultural Arts Center, 139 W. Main St., 43215, 614-645-7047, culturalartscenteronline.org. Art exhibits, classes, workshops, tours, locally made art/gifts and event rentals. Dueling Axes, 309 S. 4th St., 43215, 614-221-1600, theduelingaxes.com. Urban axe throwing lounge in Downtown Columbus. Lounge atmosphere and BYOB. Franklinton Arts District, 400 W. Rich, 43215, 614-321-5316, franklintonartsdistrict.com. Central Ohio’s creative hub located on the east side of Franklinton.

Franklin Park Conservatory and

Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., 43203, 614-715-8000, fpconservatory.org. Blooms & Butterflies, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow and a vast Chihuly collection. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery, 131 N. High St., 43215, 614-744-8110, southeastinc.com/fresh_air.php. Exhibits the works of individuals affected by mental illness/substance abuse disorders. Glass Axis, 610 W. Town St., 43215, 614-291-4250, glassaxis.org. Glass art center dedicated to making and learning; providing equipment, classes and gallery space. Gravity, 480 W. Broad St., 43215, 614-705-0000, gravityproject.com. Hawk Galleries, 153 E. Main St., 43215, 614-225-9595, hawkgalleries.com. Museumcaliber glass art by Chihuly, Morris, Zynsky, Ries, Marioni and more in 5,000-sq.-ft. gallery. Kelton House Museum & Garden, 586 E. Town St., 43215, 614-464-2022, keltonhouse.com. Beautiful Victorian-era house museum once a haven for runaway slaves. Open daily except on holidays. The King Arts Complex, 835 Mt. Vernon Ave., 43203, 614-645-5464, kingartscomplex.com. Presenting, preserving and promoting AfricanAmerican culture via visual and performing arts events. Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St., 43215, 614-427-3946, landgrantbrewing.com. Production brewery, taproom in historic Franklinton. Food truck schedule online. Makers Social, 461 W. Rich St., 43215, 614-309-1663, makerscolumbus.com. National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad St., 43215, 614-362-2800, nationalvmm.org. There’s only one museum in America that honors all veterans across our nation’s proud history. Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery, 77 S. High St., 43215, 614-644-9624, riffegallery.org. Located downtown across from Ohio Statehouse. Featuring artwork by Ohio artists. Free admission.

LIVE TO EXPLORE COLUMBUS

Shellee Fisher, Owner and Lead Photographer of Shellee Fisher Photography & Design, shares why she loves the King-Lincoln District.

“I love the old historic and vintage structures, the art, the murals and the Long Street Bridge. As a photographer, I draw on this inspiration every day in my work. I recommend my favorite jazz club, The Canabar, for a night of good music and good company. You can catch a performance at the Lincoln Theatre or a thought-provoking exhibit at The King Arts Complex. If you love buttermilk Belgian waffles, you must try What the Waffle.”

Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Sq., 43215, 614-752-9777, ohiostatehouse.org. The beautifully restored pre-Civil War era structure downtown is open daily with free guided tours. Opera Columbus, 55 State St., 43215, 614-461-8101, operacolumbus.org. Opera productions, community performances, education. Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., 43215, 614-387-9224, supremecourt.ohio.gov. Tour the beautifully restored 1930s Art Deco building. Thurber House, 77 Jefferson Ave., 43215, 614-464-1032, thurberhouse.org. Literary center and museum in the home of author, humorist and New Yorker cartoonist James Thurber.

RESTAURANTS

Barroluco, 47 N. Pearl St., 43215, 614-450-0777, barroluco.com.

Feast on Argentine comfort food at Barroluco.

Bexley Coffee Shop, 492 N. Cassady Ave., 43209, 614-695-8927, facebook.com/ bexleycoffeeshop. Thunderkiss coffee beverages and mouthwatering treats. Blocks Bagels Bexley, 3012 E. Broad St., 43209, 614-235-2551, bexleyblocks.com. Bagel deli serving east coast bagels, sandwiches, soups and salads since 1967. The Boat House at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St., 43215, 614-469-0000, boathouserestaurantoh.com. On the water with a view of the city. Bottoms Up Coffee, 1069 W. Broad St., 43222, 614-706-2443, bottomsupcoffee.com. Providing coffee, food, coworking, community and positive support for underserved parents. Brassica Bexley, 2212 E. Main St., 43209, 614-929-9990, brassicas.com. BrewDog Franklinton, 463 W. Town St., 43215, 614-908-3077, brewdog.com/usa. Experience the best views in the city on our rooftop bar, serving up great craft beer and burgers! Brioso Coffee, 329 E. Long St., 43215, 614-754-9511, briosocoffee.com. Roastery and coffee bar serving specialty coffee since 2001. Burgerim, 121 S. High St., 43215, 614-502-0030, burgerim.com. Central Ohio Food Truck Association, 614-686-3257, centralohiofoodtrucks.org. Find where local food trucks are daily on our website. ClusterTruck, 43215, 614-638-9443, clustertruck.com. Condado Tacos, 132 S. High St., 43215, 614-456-7444, condadotacos.com. We’re all about the tequila and margaritas, but the main attraction is our build-your-own tacos. Dempsey’s Food and Spirits, 346 S. High St., 43215, 614-586-0511, dempseysdowntown.com. Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, 248 S. 4th St., 43215, 614-824-4673, dirtyfrankshotdogs.com. Delicious Vienna Beef franks, veggie hot dogs, fair food, boozy slushies, beer and a full bar. Donatos Pizza, 280 S. Grant Ave., 43215, 614-464-2500, donatos.com. Donatos Pizza, 2800 E. Main St., 43209, 614-235-4477, donatos.com. Due Amici, 67 E. Gay St., 43215, 614-224-9373, due-amici.com. Italian cuisine with contemporary style. The taste of fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus, 161 N. High St., 43215, 614-228-0500, elevatorbrewing.com. Brew restaurant in an historic setting.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – Columbus

Commons, 160 S. High St., 43215, jenis.com. The Keep Liquor Bar, 50 W. Broad St., 43215, 614-745-0322, thekeepcolumbus.com. Kittie’s Bexley Cafe, 2424 E. Main St., 43209, 614-929-5000, kittiescakes.com. Serving Stumptown Coffee, breakfast, lunch and the best cinnamon rolls in Columbus!

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Late Night Slice, 268 S. 4th St., 43215, 614-206-7448, latenightslice.com. Salads, apps, whole pies, pizza-by-the-slice, 10 taps of brewy goodness and designer cocktails. Milestone 229, 229 Civic Center Dr., 43215, 614-427-0276, milestone229.com. On the Scioto Mile with a skyline view and a spacious patio. Scratch menu, cocktails and fine wines. Mitchell’s Steakhouse, 45 N. 3rd St., 43215, 614-621-2333, mitchellssteakhouse.com. Upscale steak and chop house in the heart of downtown. North 4th Corridor, 1 Capitol Sq., 43215, 614-728-9231, cateringbymilos.com/north-4th-corridor. Farm-to-fork café and catering services, featuring Midwest-inspired, local and seasonal dishes. Olde Towne Tavern, 889 Oak St., 43205, 614-252-2955, theoldetownetavern.com. Traditional bar food with 20 beers on tap. Join us for lunch, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch! Pecan Penny’s, 113 E. Main St., 43215, 614-826-0750, pecanpennys.com. Central Texas-style smoked BBQ and house-made sides. Features two large patios with firepits! The Roosevelt Coffeehouse, 300 E. Long St., 43215, 614-670-5228, rooseveltcoffee.org. Serving Roosevelt Coffee Roasters coffee while fighting hunger, unclean water and human trafficking. Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern, 2158 E. Main St., 43209, 614-236-2426, myrustybucket.com/bexley. Lunch, dinner, weekend brunch. Gluten-free friendly. Make a reservation at myrustybucket.com. Stauf’s Coffee Roasters, Columbus Idea Foundry, 43215, 614-653-8068, staufs.com. Stauf’s Coffee Roasters, 350 Mt. Vernon Ave., 43215, 614-487-6050, staufs.com. Strongwater Food & Spirits, 401 W. Town St., 43215, 614-928-3170, strongwatercolumbus.com. An industrial bar and eatery featuring an eclectic menu housed in a 100-year-old warehouse. Thurber’s, 310 S. High St., 43215, 614-220-7007. Local ingredients integrated into an accessible culinary experience. Tommy’s Diner, 914 W. Broad St., 43222, 614-224-2422. Diner minutes from downtown. Assortment of homemade pies. The Top Steak House, 2891 E. Main St., 43209, 614-231-8238, thetopsteakhouse.com. Steaks, bar, patio, martinis and live piano music nightly in a retro supperclub atmosphere. The Walrus, 143 E. Main St., 43215, 614-817-1710, thewalruscolumbus.com. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night. Featuring live music on weekends with no cover. Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, 215 N. 4th St., 43215, 614-429-3936, wolfsridgebrewing.com. Upscale restaurant, craft brewery, tap room and private event space. The Woodbury, 215 E. Town St., 43215, 614-824-5042, woodburycbus.com. Culminating the essence of urban dining with a warm, approachable menu that caters to all. Zoup! Huntington Center, 41 S. High St., 43215, 614-405-7800, zoup.com. Locally owned eatery featuring handcrafted soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, bowls and mac.

SHOPPING

Craftin’ Outlaws, 162 N. 6th St., 43215, 614-506-1932, craftinoutlaws.com. Longest running Columbus Craft Show. We host a Spring & Holiday show at the Columbus Museum of Art. Oh! Chips, 894 Scott St., 43222, 614-390-0203, oh-chips.com. The Statehouse Museum Shop, 1 Capitol Sq., 43215, 614-728-9234, statehouseshop.com. Ground floor of the Capitol. Unique Ohio souvenirs including wine. zerOz wallets, 17 E. Gay St., 43215, zeroz.com. Unique slim-fit wallets.

VISITOR SERVICES

CoGo Bike Share, 43215, 855-877-2646, cogobikeshare.com. Public transit bike system with 700+ bikes at 80+ stations in a variety of neighborhoods. Discovery District, Downtown Columbus, 43203, 614-645-5133, discoverydistrict.com. Educational institutions, retail services, regional destinations and arts, culture and knowledge. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 150 S. Front St., Ste. 220, 43215, 614-225-6902, hccolumbus.com.

One Museum. Two Locations.