Take a trip with us ~4 miles east of the city, to the 2.44 sq mile city of Bexley. Here’s how to spend the day there, whether you have $10 or $100 to spend.
$10 budget
Grab a house-made breakfast pastry from Bexley Coffee Shop to start. The coffee cake and the cinnamon rolls (available on Saturdays only) are $3.75.
Then, get ready to walk — but that’s sort of the point in Bexley. The city is an accredited arboretum , meaning you can spot 130+ species of trees (and ~14,000 trees total) on the street. Soak in all that nature for exactly $0.
Steer your walk towards the Capital University campus. Bring a book + sit by the fountains for a shady reading sesh. Need a book? Stop by Bexley Public Library on your way — library cards are free and valid for five years.
Finish your day with a scoop of Graeter’s Ice Cream . Trust us, it’s worth your dough + is even Oprah approved . Grab two scoops for $5.50. Pro tip: Get the Black Raspberry Chip.
Total: $9.25
$100 budget
Start your day with movement at Be Well Studio . Take anything from yoga flow to a barre class for a $20 drop-in price.
Then, refuel Jewish deli-style at Block’s Bagels Bexley . Get a Lox Sandwich “All the Way” — a bagel with cream cheese, lox, capers, tomato, and onion — for $8.99, and a large coffee for $2.25.
Head to The Drexel Theatre for entertainment. The premier arts cinema opened in 1937 + screens independent films and blockbusters alike. Catch a movie for $9 admission.
For dinner, get Italian at Giuseppe’s Ritrovo . Try the grilled octopus followed by the Gamberi Diavola — spaghetti with sautéed shrimp, garlic, capers, and kalamata olives in a lightly spicy tomato sauce. Pair it with a cocktail for ~$57.
Total: $97.24