If you think fall is the best season of all, you have that in common with City Editor Hanna. To show some love for her favorite time of year, she’s put together some activities, restaurants, and experiences to fill your weekend with fall.
Start with a stroll 🍂
Leaves are finally starting to change (and you can stay up to date with this fall color map) which means it’s the perfect time to put on your walking shoes and take in the scenery. Here are Hanna’s top picks for an autumn adventure with scenic fall foliage:
- Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike
- Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 N.
- Hayden Falls Park, 4326 Hayden Run Rd.
Take in downtown Dublin views from the rooftop at VASO. | Photo by @vasodublin
Get fired up 🔥
To Hanna, fall and fires go hand-in-hand. She suggests grabbing a drink or appetizer and sitting on the patio or rooftop by these outdoor fires.
- Goodale Station, 77 E. Nationwide Blvd.
- VASO, 6540 Riverside Dr.
- The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek, 1370 E. Johnstown Rd.
Pro tip: Although the Hilton Columbus Downtown development is not complete, its newest restaurant FYR will take reservations starting Fri., Oct. 14. With fire incorporated into every meal through a wood-fired grill, this is another great way to heat up as the weather cools down.
The Yard Milkshake Bar is located at 1055 N High St. | Photo by @theyardmilkshakebar
Have a fall feast 🍎
In addition to our pumpkin flavors guide, here are some more local picks to satisfy your seasonal cravings:
- Browse produce and specialty items like jams, pies, and syrups from the market at Lynd Fruit Farm.
- The Yard Milkshake Bar has three October specials (which are very Instagrammable) that feature tasty treats like pumpkin donuts, spellbook brownies, an edible cookie dough gravestone, and candy eyeballs.
