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Best Places in Columbus
North Market is one of Best Places in Columbus.

1. North Market

9.3
59 Spruce St (at Park St), Columbus, OH
Market · 156 tips and reviews
Katzinger's Delicatessen is one of Best Places in Columbus.

2. Katzinger's Delicatessen

8.7
475 S 3rd St (at E. Livingston Ave.), Columbus, OH
Deli · German Village · 93 tips and reviews
The Book Loft of German Village is one of Best Places in Columbus.

3. The Book Loft of German Village

9.2
631 S 3rd St (E Sycamore St), Columbus, OH
Bookstore · 58 tips and reviews

Safelite AutoGlassSafelite AutoGlass: 32 rooms of books, magazines, CDs & everything in between. With your purchases in hand, stop in at Cup 'O Joe next door. Espresso and a decadent dessert awaits! -Suggested tip from Kevin D., associate

German Village is one of Best Places in Columbus.

4. German Village

Columbus, OH
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews

Safelite AutoGlassSafelite AutoGlass: Visit a variety of fantastic restaurants and shops! Thurman Cafe, The Mohawk, Schmidt's Sausage Haus and Katzinger's Deli. And The Book Loft is fantastic! -Suggested tip from Stephanie S., associate

Center of Science and Industry (COSI) is one of Best Places in Columbus.

5. Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

8.7
333 W Broad St (Belle St), Columbus, OH
Science Museum · 66 tips and reviews
North Market is one of Best Places in Columbus.

6. North Market

9.3
59 Spruce St (at Park St), Columbus, OH
Market · 156 tips and reviews

easyColumbuseasyColumbus: A definite "must-visit" in Columbus, head to the market to check out all of the different offerings to be had. Lots a great food (and great people watching!) Read more.

Goodale Park is one of Best Places in Columbus.

7. Goodale Park

9.0
120 W Goodale St (between Park Street & Dennison Avenue), Columbus, OH
Park · 45 tips and reviews

Allen B.Allen Bradley: On the last weekend in June you can find all of the freaky people and lot's of good music here. Comfest is great!

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Best Places in Columbus.

8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

8.8
714 N High St (at E Lincoln St), Columbus, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 116 tips and reviews

Travis B.Travis Boggs: Best Ice Cream in town, possibly state, country, and world! Especially Salty Caramel

Short North Art District is one of Best Places in Columbus.

9. Short North Art District

Columbus, OH
Neighborhood · 16 tips and reviews

Loriana N.Loriana Newman: My favorite end of the short north: surly girl, bodega, the attic, barrel 44, skully's, basil Thai

Newport Music Hall is one of Best Places in Columbus.

10. Newport Music Hall

8.5
1722 N High St (btwn E 12th & E 13th Aves.), Columbus, OH
Concert Hall · 34 tips and reviews

Columbus AliveColumbus Alive: Voted Best Concert Venue in Columbus Alive's 2010 Best of Columbus. Read more.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of Best Places in Columbus.

11. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

9.1
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Garden · 52 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This conservatory was built in 1895 and contains over 400 species of plants. Prior to 1884 this land was occupied by the State Fair.

The Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds is one of Best Places in Columbus.

12. The Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

7.8
717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH
Convention Center · 81 tips and reviews

Ohio Dairy F.Ohio Dairy Farmers: Visit the butter sculpture in the Dairy Products Building! It took 475 hours to complete and used 1,550 pounds of butter. Also, don't miss out on some delicious Ohio-produced ice cream and cheese!

The Ohio State University is one of Best Places in Columbus.

13. The Ohio State University

154 W 12th Ave, Columbus, OH
University · 43 tips and reviews

Welcome to CollegeWelcome to College: You're bound to hear O - H - I - O, so be ready to chime in on one of the most recognized spirit calls in the country. You're about to find out what it means to be a Buckeye, share it! Read more.

South Drive-In is one of Best Places in Columbus.

14. South Drive-In

6.9
3050 S High St, Columbus, OH
Movie Theater · 25 tips and reviews

Gabe T.Gabe Tippery: Great place to see current films on the cheap without worrying about the kids talking a bit or needing to move around. Double features are $8 per adult, $1 per kid, kids under 4 are free.

The Ohio Deli is one of Best Places in Columbus.

15. The Ohio Deli

3444 S High St, Columbus, OH
Deli · 27 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food, Adam Richman takes on the Dagwood challenge. It's a 2 1/2-lb. cold-cut sandwich with fries that challengers have 30 minutes to defeat.

Columbus Fish Market is one of Best Places in Columbus.

16. Columbus Fish Market

7.7
1245 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH
Seafood Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Columbus AliveColumbus Alive: Voted Best Seafood in Columbus Alive's Best of Columbus 2012. Read more.

Katzinger's Delicatessen is one of Best Places in Columbus.

17. Katzinger's Delicatessen

8.7
475 S 3rd St (at E. Livingston Ave.), Columbus, OH
Deli · German Village · 93 tips and reviews

Columbus AliveColumbus Alive: Voted Best Sandwiches in Columbus Alive's Best of Columbus 2012. Read more.

Mikey's Late Night Slice Commons Cafe is one of Best Places in Columbus.

18. Mikey's Late Night Slice Commons Cafe

30 E Rich St, Columbus, OH
Food Truck · 4 tips and reviews