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One Night Stand: Columbus, Ohio
Perhaps this is something I should just hand over to the folks that handle it best and could refer to the most exciting hot spots the state of Ohio has to offer over at our sister site BloggingOhio, but dear readers I'm out to ask you this evening where or what should and must I do on my one full day of play in Columbus, Ohio? As it stands right now my knowledge on the areas most exciting attractions or knowledge on Ohio as a whole is pea-sized. Right now I sit in a hotel room in Zanesville listening to that awful faint noise the semi-trucks make as they move down the highway and tomorrow you will find me wandering somewhere around on Hwy 800 (I believe) and as I walk Columbus will be on my mind. What to do? What to see? What is the nightlife like? Is there anywhere to go dancing? What will I eat? My walking pals and I are scheduled to arrive in nearby Grove City on Thursday, but we'll be making the trip to the capital for sure. If you're out there Columbus help me out! Here's your chance to really show your city some love and tell the world what it's all about. Don't worry about my tastes as I'm not picky, but to give some area of focus let's concentrate on food and dancing. All recommendations welcome.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, North America, United States
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
palmer May 10th 2006 8:07AM
Wow. There's so much to do here.
Try catching a minor league baseball game, the Columbus Clippers. They have a home game tonight at 7:05pm.
If you truely feel like stuffing yourself, you can grab a 3/4 lb burger at Thurmans Cafe, on Thurman Ave. off of High street, south of downtown in the area called German Village. The burgers there are HUGE, but very good. Once you're done there, grab a beer on the open air patio of Planks Bier Garten, on the corner of High and Whittier, just a few blocks north. There's also a nice park in that area, but i forgot the name, anyone around there could tell you and point you in the right direction.
Downtown, in the arena district (because it's by Nationwide Arena) there is Frog Bear and Wild Boar, no live band is listed tonight, but it's a happening place. Or try Brothers, Lodge Bar, or Victorys. Brothers and Lodge Bar are the most likely spots for dancing. Also, by Lodge Bar, there's a blues place, although i haven't experienced it myself yet.
Or, you could go a bit NE of the city to Easton, a large open-air mall, it's a very popular place to go. Do some window shopping or have a bite to eat at one of the many nice restraunts. Catch a comedy show at the Funny Bone while you're there.
Try checking out the Ohio State campus area, just north of downtown. There's lots of bars in that area. Ugly Tuna Saloon is on the south end of campus and is featuring Chris Logsdon tonight. He's a local folk singer who puts on a GREAT show. I can almost guarantee some dancing there.
For something a little more educational you could check out one of our two art museums. The first one is the Wexner Center, which is on Ohio State, and features modern art. Or there's the municipal art museum closer to downtown.
Head to the Short North (the fancy area between downtown and Campus) and do the "gallery hop." Stop in the many shops and art boutiques, grab a bite at some of the bistros.
I could come up with more, but i should probably get back to work. I hope this gives you some ideas of what to do. Whatever you decide, i hope you enjoy your time here.
palmer
JB May 10th 2006 1:59PM
I second the idea about short north. They have plenty of good restaurants and bars down there and it's fun just to walk around and pick whatever you feel like. The campus bar scene is good and Wed. is the official start of the weekend for many ambitious undergrads. Four kegs will be packed tonite ($7 pitchers of liquid dope) but check out skye bar or ugly tuna for a slightly older crowd (Sr.'s and grad students mostly). Larry's on High is a nice dive bar. For a late night snack check out buckeye donuts (best french fries on campus) and if you are around for breakfast check out Jack and Benny's.
Adrienne May 20th 2006 5:32PM
Thanks, thanks again for your suggestions. I probably would have taken advantage of them all if the weather wasn't so cruddy on my visit. I ended up doing a quick Easton run which has to be one of the largest outdoor shopping areas I've seen in my life and afterwards went to the Columbus Fish Market. Loved the food! I'd definitely come back to Columbus when the weather is a little better.
Thanks again.
Adrienne