hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 20, 2011 2:16am
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?
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?
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MontyBrunswick
Jul 20, 2011 2:30am
COSI
Tobias Fünke
Posts: 2,387
Jul 20, 2011 2:53am
binge in the university district
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jul 20, 2011 7:56am
Clippers @ Huntington Bank Park.
power i
Posts: 1,296
Jul 20, 2011 7:57am
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.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jul 20, 2011 7:59am
Thurmans is in German Village.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Jul 20, 2011 8:07am
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.
If you drink, Arena District is a must.
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Sonofanump
Jul 20, 2011 8:16am
hoops23;835205 wrote:How is the German Village?
I only go to Schmidts.
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mella
Posts: 647
Jul 20, 2011 9:23am
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.
As mentioned above, go see a Clippers game if they are in town or a soccer game with the Crew.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 20, 2011 9:37am
+1dlazz;835208 wrote:COSI
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Jul 20, 2011 9:53am
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.
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Polar Bear 73
Posts: 216
Jul 20, 2011 9:56am
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.
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.
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Jul 20, 2011 9:57am
...Ohio History Center off I-71 will kill a few hours.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 20, 2011 9:57am
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.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Jul 20, 2011 10:04am
Swear to God...My grandfather once found a tooth from an Ice Age / Giant Beaver that is on display there. (Let the laughs begin).
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jul 20, 2011 10:17am
I've heard the Scioto Mile is a very nice area!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.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 20, 2011 12:05pm
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.
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.
BCBulldog
Posts: 824
Jul 20, 2011 12:15pm
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
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
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 20, 2011 1:24pm
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.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 20, 2011 1:37pm
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?
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 20, 2011 1:43pm
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!
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!
1_beast
Posts: 5,642
Jul 20, 2011 3:28pm
Get a tattoo
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Jul 20, 2011 3:36pm
1_beast;835772 wrote:Get a tattoo
winner!
se-alum
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Jul 20, 2011 3:47pm
1beast wrote: [INDENT]Get a tattoo [/INDENT]
dave;835781 wrote:winner!
For "Least Original Comment".....
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jul 20, 2011 5:43pm
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$