Columbus Ohio 7 Day Itinerary

7-Day Itinerary for Columbus, Ohio

Day 1: Explore Downtown Columbus

Activities

  1. The Ohio Statehouse: Learn about Ohio’s history at this iconic building. OhioStatehouse.org
  2. Scioto Mile: Enjoy a scenic walk along the river with various parks, restaurants, and events. SciotoMile.com
  3. Columbus Museum of Art: Appreciate contemporary and modern art collections. ColumbusMuseumOfArt.org
  4. German Village: Stroll through this charming neighborhood with historic homes, shops, and restaurants. GermanVillage.com

Food & Drink

  1. Northstar Café (Breakfast) - Local favorite for breakfast and lunch. NorthstarCafe.com
  2. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (Dessert) - Taste Ohio’s famous ice cream. JenisSplendidIceCreams.com
  3. Lincoln Social Rooftop (Dinner & Drinks) - Enjoy views of downtown Columbus and a variety of dishes. LincolnSocialRooftop.com

Accommodation

  1. The Joseph, Autograph Collection by Marriott (Luxury) - Stylish rooms in the Short North Arts District. Marriott.com
  2. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown (Mid-range) - Comfortable rooms in the heart of downtown. Marriott.com
  3. Motel 6 Columbus Downtown (Budget) - Affordable accommodations with free breakfast. Motel6.com

Day 2: Discover the Short North

Activities

  1. Topiary Park - See life-size topiary sculptures of George Seurat’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.” TopiaryGarden.org
  2. North Market - Shop local food vendors and artisans. NorthMarketColumbus.com
  3. Columbus Mural Tour - Explore street art throughout the Short North Arts District. 614Now.com

Food & Drink

  1. Katzinger’s Delicatessen (Lunch) - Authentic deli sandwiches and salads. KatsDeli.com
  2. Pistacia Vera (Dessert & Coffee) - French pastries, macarons, and coffee. PistaciaVera.com
  3. Miguel’s Latin Grill (Dinner) - Delicious Colombian cuisine. MiguelsLatinGrill.com

Day 3: Explore The Arts District & Entertainment

Activities

  1. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - One of the best zoos in America. ColumbusZooAndAquarium.org
  2. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens with changing exhibits. Fpconservatory.org
  3. Battelle Riverfront Park - Enjoy the Scioto Mile with a visit to this scenic park. ColumbusRecreationAndParks.com

Food & Drink

  1. The Pearl (Lunch) - Contemporary American cuisine with a riverside view. ThePearlOnMainStreet.com
  2. Condado Tacos (Snack) - Gourmet tacos in various styles. CondadoTacos.com
  3. DekaBristo (Dinner) - Upscale Italian cuisine with a great wine list. DekaBistro.com

Day 4: Visit the Museums & Campus Area

Activities

  1. Ohio History Connection - Learn about Ohio’s history and culture. OhioHistoryConnection.org
  2. Wexner Center for the Arts - Modern art exhibitions, performances, and films. Wexarts.org
  3. The Ohio State University Campus - Visit the campus of one of America’s largest universities.
  4. Thurber House - Literary center dedicated to American author James Thurber. ThurberHouse.org

Food & Drink

  1. Ted’s Montana Grill (Lunch) - High-quality bison and classic American dishes. TedsMontanaGrill.com
  2. The Little Palace (Dessert & Coffee) - Charming tea room with a vintage atmosphere. TheLittlePalaceCafe.com
  3. Kilwins Columbus Downtown (Ice Cream & Candies) - Delicious chocolates and ice creams. Kilwins.com

Day 5: Enjoy Outdoor Activities

Activities

  1. Columbus Park of Roses - Beautiful roses and a scenic pond. ParksAndRec.columbus.gov
  2. Schiller Park - A historic park with a conservatory, rose garden, and playground. ParksAndRec.columbus.gov
  3. Highbanks Metro Park - Explore nature trails, a scenic overlook, and a dog park. MetroparksColumbus.com

Food & Drink

  1. Harvest Pizza Co. (Lunch) - Delicious wood-fired pizzas in the Clintonville neighborhood. HarvestPizzaCo.com
  2. Schmidt’s Sausage Haus (Dinner) - Authentic German cuisine, including delicious sausages. SchmidsSausageHaus.com
  3. The Daily Growler (Beer & Snacks) - Taste local and regional craft beers. DailyGrowlerColumbus.com

Day 6: Visit the Easton Town Center

Activities

  1. Easton Town Center - Large shopping center with a variety of stores, restaurants, and a cinema. ShopEastonTownCenter.com
  2. COSI Columbus - Science museum with interactive exhibits for all ages. COSI.org
  3. Topiary Park - A unique park featuring a topiary sculpture of Georges Seurat’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.” ParksAndRec.columbus.gov

Food & Drink

  1. The Ramen Bar (Lunch) - Delicious ramen dishes with a variety of flavor profiles. RamenBarColumbus.com
  2. Brio Tuscan Grille (Dinner) - Upscale Italian cuisine with a great wine list. BrioItalianGrill.com
  3. Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea (Coffee & Pastries) - Relax with a coffee or tea while enjoying fresh pastries. SweetwatersCoffee.com

Day 7: Explore German Village

Activities

  1. German Village - Charming historic neighborhood with unique shops, restaurants, and attractions. GermanVillage.com
  2. Schumacher Place Historic District - Another charming historic neighborhood featuring beautiful homes. ParksAndRec.columbus.gov
  3. House of LaRosa - Tour the home of local artist Frank LaRosa and learn about his artistry. ColumbusMuseumOfArt.org

Food & Drink

  1. Pistacia Vera (Dessert & Pastries) - Delicious macarons and other pastries. PistaciaVera.com
  2. German Village Coffee Co. (Coffee & Sandwiches) - Great coffee and sandwiches in a charming setting. GermanVillageCoffeeCo.com
  3. The Butcher and Grocer (Lunch) - High-quality meats, cheeses, and sandwiches. ButcherAndGrocer.com