Whether it’s the sights and sounds of the holidays, or the bites and booze of decade-old establishments, here are our best tips for getting down in downtown.
Food
- Walk along S. 4th Street to find Mikey’s Late Night Slice , Hadley’s , and Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace as neighbors.
- Step inside the Ohio Statehouse to grab to-go tacos from HouseTaco , offering both breakfast and lunch options.
- Keep it classy and upscale at Milestone 229 , featuring some of the best views of the Scioto Mile while you enjoy your meal.
- Find everything at The North Market — ranging from ramen to Nashville-style chicken.
We recommend one of everything at this downtown café. | Photo via @parablecafe
Drinks
- We highly recommend a Clear Sky Coffee Cream Ale from Wolf’s Ridge Brewing , located at 215 N. 4th St.
- Listen to live music on the weekends at The Walrus (143 E. Main St.) which features 30 draft beers.
- Jackie O’s On Fourth is one of the newest bars and patios in the downtown area, located at 171 N. 4th St.
- Not all drinks need booze. Get your morning started at local roasters like Parable Coffee (149 S. High St.) or The Roosevelt Coffeehouse (300 E. Long St.).
Explore the bright and colorful Franklin Park Conservatory during the holidays. | Photo via @fpconservatory
Activities
- Regular bowling can be hard on your wrists and wallet. That’s why we prefer duck pin bowling at Pins Mechanical Co. , located at 141 N. 4th St.
- Switch up your regular night out with ax throwing at The Dueling Axes at 309 S. 4th St.
- Make the most of the holiday season with seasonal light displays at Columbus Commons (160 S. High St.) or Franklin Park Conservatory (1777 E. Broad St.)
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