Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide

Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide

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Created by John B • Updated On: January 24, 2013

Columbus may not be a tourist destination, but there are a lot of great restaurants, bars and things to do while you're in town.

The Wilds is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

1. The Wilds

8.6
14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH
Other Great Outdoors · 15 tips and reviews

John B.John B: A little ways out of Columbus, but worth the trip. Take a safari on 10,000 acres of reclaimed land to see giraffes, rhinos, camels, and even some animals that are extinct in the wild!

Surly Girl Saloon is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

2. Surly Girl Saloon

1126 N High St (at 4th), Columbus, OH
Bar · 80 tips and reviews

John B.John B: Great brunch and a huge beer selection. Several years ago, Esquire rated this as one of the top bars in the country.

The Thurman Cafe is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

3. The Thurman Cafe

8.6
183 Thurman Ave (at Jaeger St.), Columbus, OH
Burger Joint · 126 tips and reviews

John B.John B: Know that burgers are huge, messy and taste amazing.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

4. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

8.2
2823 Olentangy River Rd (Ackerman Rd), Columbus, OH
Fried Chicken Joint · 54 tips and reviews

John B.John B: Don't dismiss this place as just another fast food chain - it's amazing as their dipping sauce.

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

5. Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails

8.7
73 E Gay St (at Third St), Columbus, OH
American Restaurant · 120 tips and reviews
Hounddog's Three Degree Pizza is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

6. Hounddog's Three Degree Pizza

8.5
2657 N High St (at W Dodridge St.), Columbus, OH
Pizzeria · 119 tips and reviews
Aladdin's Natural Eatery is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

7. Aladdin's Natural Eatery

7.6
1423 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH
Mediterranean Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

John B.John B: This place has great vegetarian options.

Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

8. Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus

9.1
240 E Kossuth St (at Purdy Alley), Columbus, OH
German Restaurant · 160 tips and reviews

John B.John B: The creme puffs are amazing.

Northstar Cafe is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

9. Northstar Cafe

9.0
951 N High St (at 2nd Ave), Columbus, OH
Café · Short North · 153 tips and reviews
Ohio Stadium is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

10. Ohio Stadium

411 Woody Hayes Dr (btwn Cannon & Tuttle), Columbus, OH
College Football Field · The Ohio State University · 62 tips and reviews

John B.John B: A must for any college football fan. If you're not into football, avoid downtown Columbus during Ohio State home games - traffic is a nightmare.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

11. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

9.5
4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH
Zoo · 160 tips and reviews
Blue Danube is one of Columbus, Ohio Visitor's Guide.

12. Blue Danube

2439 N High St (at Blake Ave), Columbus, OH
Diner · 45 tips and reviews

John B.John B: Nice, cheap bar food. Great vegetarian options.