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About Columbus
Columbus serves as the capital and most populous city of Ohio, ranking as the 15th-most populous city in the United States. It anchors a metropolitan area with an estimated 2.23 million residents, which is the largest metro entirely within Ohio. The city extends beyond Franklin County into Delaware and Fairfield counties.
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['plas] - Food and Drink
['plas] - Food and Drink is a local restaurant in Dennison Place.
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Best Hotels in Columbus
34 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Courtyard Columbus Downtown
Located at 35 West Spring Street, the Courtyard Columbus Downtown offers convenient lodging in the city center.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds is located at 1700 Clara Avenue. This hotel offers accommodation in the area.
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German Village Inn
The German Village Inn is a hotel located at 920 South High Street.
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Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Graduate by Hilton Columbus is a hotel located at 750 North High Street.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Downtown is a hotel located at 501 North High Street.
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Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center is located at 701 East Hudson Street. This hotel serves as an accommodation option in the area.
Best Restaurants in Columbus
119 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Antiques on High
Antiques on High operates as a restaurant within the Brewery District.
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Basi Italia
Basi Italia serves Italian cuisine in the Victorian Village neighborhood.
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Brick An American Kitchen
Brick An American Kitchen serves American cuisine in the Brewery District.
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Bristol Republic
Bristol Republic serves barbecue in the Victorian Village neighborhood.
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Chapman's Eat Market
Chapman's Eat Market is a restaurant located in the German Village neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Columbus
93 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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4th Street Study Center and Coffee Bar
Located in the Iuka Ravine neighborhood, 4th Street Study Center and Coffee Bar operates as a local café. It serves as a coffee shop for visitors seeking a place to work or relax.
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Buckeye Donuts
Buckeye Donuts is a coffee shop located in the Indianola Forest neighborhood.
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CFAES Cafe
Located in the Carmenton neighborhood, CFAES Cafe serves as a local coffee shop. The menu features sandwiches and bagels for a quick bite.
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Fox in the Snow
Fox in the Snow is a café located in the Italian Village neighborhood. It serves as a coffee shop and offers pastries.
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Freedom a la Cart
Freedom a la Cart is a café located in the Warehouse District.
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Gata Mágica Café and Lounge
Gata Mágica Café and Lounge is a coffee shop located in the University District.
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Hang Over Easy
Hang Over Easy is a café in the Peach District that serves breakfast.
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Jennings Java
Jennings Java is a coffee shop located in the Merion Village neighborhood.
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Kafe Kerouac
Kafe Kerouac is a coffee shop located in the North Campus neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Columbus
119 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Barley's Brewing Company
Barley's Brewing Company operates as a bar within the North Market District.
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Black Brick Bar
Black Brick Bar is a bar located in the Short North neighborhood.
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Brewdog Short North
Brewdog Short North is a bar located in the Dennison Place neighborhood.
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Brothers Bar & Grill
Brothers Bar & Grill operates as a bar within the North Market District.
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Brothers Drake Meadery
Brothers Drake Meadery operates as a bar in the Northwest Boulevard neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Columbus
31 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Located in the University District, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is a dedicated attraction for comic art enthusiasts.
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Central Ohio Fire Museum
Located in the Warehouse District, the Central Ohio Fire Museum offers a look into local fire service history.
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Columbus Museum of Art
The Columbus Museum of Art is an attraction located in the Discovery District.
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Hawk Galleries
Hawk Galleries is an attraction located in the Red Brick District.
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National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Located in the Civic Center, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum honors military service through exhibits and memorials.
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Ohio History Center
Located in the Iuka Ravine neighborhood, the Ohio History Center serves as a local attraction.
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Ohio Village
Ohio Village is an attraction located in the Iuka Ravine neighborhood.
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Orton Geological Museum
The Orton Geological Museum is an attraction located in the University District.
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Museum of Classical Archaeology
The Museum of Classical Archaeology is an attraction located in the University District.
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934 Gallery
Located in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood, 934 Gallery is a local attraction for visitors exploring the area.
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Ohio Craft Museum
The Ohio Craft Museum serves as a cultural attraction in the Summit Plain neighborhood.
Best Shops in Columbus
62 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Artisan Deluxe
Artisan Deluxe is a shop located in the Short North neighborhood.
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B. Loved Bridal Boutique
B. Loved Bridal Boutique is a shop located in the Uptown District.
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Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is a shop located in the South Campus neighborhood.
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Chunky Armadillo
Chunky Armadillo is a shop located in the Short North neighborhood.
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Golden Hobby Shop
Golden Hobby Shop operates as a shop in the German Village neighborhood.
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Jolie Occasions
Jolie Occasions is a shop located in the Short North neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Columbus
113 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Chadwick Arboretum Lane Ave. Gardens
Chadwick Arboretum Lane Ave. Gardens is a park located in the Carmenton neighborhood.
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Mayme Moore Park
Mayme Moore Park is a green space located in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood.
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C Ray Buck Park
C Ray Buck Park is a green space located in the Northwest Boulevard neighborhood.
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Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Scioto Audubon Metro Park is a park located in the Brewery District.
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American Addition Park
American Addition Park is a green space located in the American Addition neighborhood.
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Barack Park
Barack Park is a public green space located in the Vassor Village neighborhood.
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Battelle Riverfront Park
Battelle Riverfront Park is a green space located in the Civic Center neighborhood.
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Berliner Park
Berliner Park is a green space located in the Hungarian Village neighborhood.
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