DOWNTOWN & FRANKLINTON & NEAR EAST SIDE

COLUMBUS COFFEE TRAIL

COLUMBUS DISTILLERY TRAIL

COLUMBUS LIVE MUSIC TRAIL

COLUMBUS-STYLE PIZZA TRAIL

DOWNTOWN & FRANKLINTON & NEAR EAST SIDE

Things To Do

934 Gallery, 934 Cleveland Ave., 43201, 614-329-0650, 934gallery.org.

Amazing Scavenger Hunt-Columbus, 125 E. Broad St., 43215, 805-603-5620, urbanadventurequest.com. Columbus’ best scavenger hunt! Solve clues, 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.

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.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, 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-foot-tall Art Sign.

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.

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.

Photo Op

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 #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.

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.

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.

Hawk Galleries, 153 E. Main St., 43215, 614-225-9595, hawkgalleries.com. Museumcaliber glass art by Chihuly, Morris, Zynsky, Ries, Marioni & 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 African American culture via visual and performing arts events.

Makers Social, 461 W. Rich St., 43215, 614-309-1663, makerscolumbus.com. An interactive bar experience with a menu of DIY crafting projects and a full bar.

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.

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.

Switch, 1600 Oak St., 43205, eastmarketcolumbus.com/vendors. The East Market’s one-of-a-kind speakeasy style bar. Featuring craft cocktails, top shelf bourbons and a warm cozy vibe.

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.

Yates Entertainment, 252 Lucas St., 43215, 614-598-0875, columbusblackhistory.org. Columbus Black history tours.

FOOD & DRINK

Bexley Coffee Shop, 492 N. Cassady Ave., 43209, 614-695-8927, facebook.com/ bexleycoffeeshop. Thunderkiss coffee beverages and mouthwatering treats.

Bexley Pizza Plus, 2651 E. Main St., 43209, 614-237-3305, bexleypizzaplus.com.

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/ bars/usa/franklinton. Experience the best views in the city on our rooftop bar, serving up great craft beer & burgers!

Brioso Coffee, 329 E. Long St., 43215, 614-754-9511, briosocoffee.com. Roastery and coffee bar serving specialty coffee since 2001.

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, donatos.com.

Bexley, 2800 E. Main St., 43209, 614-235-4477

Downtown, 280 S. Grant Ave., 43215, 614-464-2500.

Due Amici, 67 E. Gay St., 43215,

EAST MARKET

TROLLEY DISTRICT

212 Kelton Ave. 614-670-7994 eastmarketcolumbus.com

Shop, eat and stay awhile at Columbus’ newest artisan market.

Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus, 161 N. High St., 43215, 614-228-0500, elevatorbrewing.com. Brew restaurant in an historic setting.

Esco Restaurant & Tapas, 31 E. Gay St., 43215, escobaratlanta.com/columbus. Coming soon! Check hours and operation.

Fox’s Bagel & Deli, 3012 E. Broad St., 43209, 614-235-2551, foxsbageldeli.com. Local bagel and deli known for its

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams - Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., 43215, jenis.com. Seasonal hours at Columbus Commons

The Keep Liquor Bar, 50 W. Broad St., 43215, 614-745-0322, thekeepcolumbus.com.

Kittie’s Café, 2424 E. Main St., 43209, 614-929-5000, kittiescakes.com. Serving Stumptown Coffee, breakfast, lunch and the best cinnamon rolls in Columbus!

Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St., 43215, 614-427-3946, landgrantbrewing.com. Production brewery, taproom in historic Franklinton. Food truck schedule online.

Mikey’s Late Night Slice, 268 S. 4th St., 43215, 614-206-7448, latenightslice.com. Salads, apps, whole pies, pizza-by-the-slice, with 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 - Downtown, 45 N. 3rd St., 43215, 614-621-2333, mitchellssteakhouse.com. Upscale steak and chop house in the heart of downtown.

North 4th Corridor, 580 N. 4th St., 43215, 614-728-9231, cateringbymilos.com/north4th-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!

Pelotonia, 450 W. Broad St., 43215, 614-221-6100, pelotonia.org. Thanks to our partners, 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to the OSUCCC-James.

Railhouse, 212 Kelton Ave., 43205, eastmarketcolumbus.com. Located in the Historic Trolley District East Market.

Ray Ray ’s Hog Pit, 424 W. Town St. (at Land Grant), 43215, 614-378-8920, rayrayshogpit.com.

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.

Seventh Son Brewing, 1101 N. 4th St., 43201, 614-421-2337, seventhsonbrewing.com. Brewery specializing in ales and IPAs with a bright, rustic tasting room and visiting food trucks.

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.

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.

Shopping

GOLDEN HOBBY GIFT SHOP

549 Franklin Ave. 614-645-8329 columbusrecparks.com/ goldenhobbygiftshop zerOz wallets, 17 E. Gay St., 43215, zeroz.com. Unique slim-fit wallets.

Located inside the Columbus Performing Arts Center in the Columbus Discovery District, we have unique gifts including home décor, art, jewelry and more at prices you will LOVE! Everything is handcrafted by local senior citizen artisans. We have FREE parking in the lot across Franklin Avenue.

The Statehouse Museum Shop, 1 Capitol Sq., 43215, 614-728-9234, statehouseshop.com. Ground floor of the Capitol. Unique Ohio souvenirs including wine.

Visitor Services

Franklinton Arts District, 400 W. Rich, 43215, 614-321-5316, franklintonartsdistrict.com. Central Ohio’s creative hub located on the east side of Franklinton.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 150 S. Front St., Ste. 220, 43215, 614-225-6902, hccolumbus.com.

Lyft, 43215, 855-877-2646, lyft.com. Public transit bike system with 700+ bikes at 80+ stations in a variety of neighborhoods.