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hoops23

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Jul 20, 2011 2:16 AM
I'm going to be in Columbus for 3 days in early August and was wondering about things to do.

We had already planned on the Zoo and a shopping trip to the Polaris mall, since we're staying about a mile away, however, what else should I look into?

How is the German Village? Any other shopping areas I should visit?
Jul 20, 2011 2:16am
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MontyBrunswick

Jul 20, 2011 2:30 AM
COSI
Jul 20, 2011 2:30am
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Tobias Fünke

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Jul 20, 2011 2:53 AM
binge in the university district
Jul 20, 2011 2:53am
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Jul 20, 2011 7:56 AM
Clippers @ Huntington Bank Park.
Jul 20, 2011 7:56am
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power i

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Jul 20, 2011 7:57 AM
If the Clippers are home, catch a game. The new stadium is amazing. Easton is a great place to shop and is only about 20 minutes from you. Not much to do in German Village unless you want to pick up men.
Jul 20, 2011 7:57am
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Jul 20, 2011 7:59 AM
Thurmans is in German Village.
Jul 20, 2011 7:59am
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thedynasty1998

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Jul 20, 2011 8:07 AM
Pretty open ended question. Columbus isn't exactly a tourists dream but it has good stuff to offer.

If you drink, Arena District is a must.
Jul 20, 2011 8:07am
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Sonofanump

Jul 20, 2011 8:16 AM
hoops23;835205 wrote:How is the German Village?

I only go to Schmidts.
Jul 20, 2011 8:16am
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mella

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Jul 20, 2011 9:23 AM
If you are going to the zoo you might want to see if they offer a combo deal for the water park zoombezi (sp?) bay. It gets crowded in the late morning and early afternoon but if you get there around 4:30 and stay until close the crowd thins out.

As mentioned above, go see a Clippers game if they are in town or a soccer game with the Crew.
Jul 20, 2011 9:23am
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Jul 20, 2011 9:37 AM
dlazz;835208 wrote:COSI
+1
Jul 20, 2011 9:37am
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Tiernan

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Jul 20, 2011 9:53 AM
Check out the new Scioto Mile Walk in downtown along the river. Great restaurant and bar at the south end of the walk and quick hop over to the Brewery District.
Jul 20, 2011 9:53am
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Jul 20, 2011 9:56 AM
Arena District/Clippers game makes for a nice day/night outing.

If you are in town on a Friday night, I highly recommend Jazzoo. The Columbus Jazz Orchestra plays at an outside amphitheater at the Columbus Zoo, right along the river. It is catered, so you can eat, have a beer or glass of wine and listen to one of the hottest Jazz bands in the country. They are very good. Starts at 8pm and is over by 10pm, so you can still go out after if you are so incline.
Jul 20, 2011 9:56am
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4cards

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Jul 20, 2011 9:57 AM
...Ohio History Center off I-71 will kill a few hours.

Jul 20, 2011 9:57am
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Jul 20, 2011 9:57 AM
4cards;835340 wrote:...Ohio History Center off I-71 will kill a few hours.


lol I've driven by that 100 times easily, I've never gone nor did I feel the desire.
Jul 20, 2011 9:57am
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Tiernan

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Jul 20, 2011 10:04 AM
Swear to God...My grandfather once found a tooth from an Ice Age / Giant Beaver that is on display there. (Let the laughs begin).
Jul 20, 2011 10:04am
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Jul 20, 2011 10:17 AM
Tiernan;835338 wrote:Check out the new Scioto Mile Walk in downtown along the river. Great restaurant and bar at the south end of the walk and quick hop over to the Brewery District.
I've heard the Scioto Mile is a very nice area!
Jul 20, 2011 10:17am
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Jul 20, 2011 12:05 PM
Definitely hit up Schmidt's! Thurman Cafe is also worthwhile in eating at.

I went to both last week. I think Schmidt's is easily becoming my favorite place to eat. I did The Thurmanator last week too...in two sittings.
Jul 20, 2011 12:05pm
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Jul 20, 2011 12:15 PM
Things to do/see:
Huntington Park
Scioto Mile
Columbus Metro Library
Short North (esp. North Market)
Arena District
Franklin Park Conservatory
Columbus Museum of Art
Arena District
Victorian Village
German Village - It's not new and trendy, but there are some hidden gems still there. (See list below.)
Thurman's Cafe
Schmidt's
Katzinger's Deli
Lindey's
Old Mohawk
Barcelona
Pistacia Vera (Bakery)
Juergen's (Bakery)
The Book Loft

This website may help also www.experiencecolumbus.com
Jul 20, 2011 12:15pm
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hoops23

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Jul 20, 2011 1:24 PM
Thanks for the suggestions, I believe the Clippers are in town on the day I get into town, so I was thinking about checking out a game.
Jul 20, 2011 1:24pm
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Jul 20, 2011 1:37 PM
Tiernan;835346 wrote:Swear to God...My grandfather once found a tooth from an Ice Age / Giant Beaver that is on display there. (Let the laughs begin).

big brown beaver?
Jul 20, 2011 1:37pm
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Jul 20, 2011 1:43 PM
Columbus Crew too!

I don't know when you are in, but they do have a home game on August 13 -- it's also Bob Evans Buck-a-Brat Night!
Jul 20, 2011 1:43pm
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Jul 20, 2011 3:28 PM
Get a tattoo
Jul 20, 2011 3:28pm
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dave

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Jul 20, 2011 3:36 PM
1_beast;835772 wrote:Get a tattoo

winner!
Jul 20, 2011 3:36pm
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Jul 20, 2011 3:47 PM
1beast wrote: [INDENT]Get a tattoo [/INDENT]
dave;835781 wrote:winner!

For "Least Original Comment".....
Jul 20, 2011 3:47pm
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Jul 20, 2011 5:43 PM
se-alum;835796 wrote:For "Least Original Comment".....

+1


I also suggest buck-a-brat night @ Columbus Crew Stadium

Can't beat Bob Evans Brats for 1$
Jul 20, 2011 5:43pm