Things to Do in Columbus, OhioGoto Map

Attractions Near the Varsity InnBoth Varsity Inn properties are centrally located to attractions like the Columbus, Ohio, Zoo, the Ohio Expo Center, University Hospital, James Cancer Center, Schottenstein Center and Ohio State University in Columbus. The city is full of fun things to do from great shopping spots and unique restaurants to amazing sporting and entertainment venues.

Some Area Highlights

Ohio State University (1 mile)

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Four-year university offering excellent academic and athletics departments.

German Village (6 miles)

« back to top588 S. Third Street
(614) 221-8888
Charming 233- acre historic village is in downtown Columbus, with shopping, dining and more.

Franklin Park Conservatory

« back to top1777 E. Broad Street
(800) 214-PARK
Lovely botanical gardens with countless flowering plants and butterflies

Columbus, Ohio, Zoo and Aquarium

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(800) MON-KEYS
Located on the Scioto River, this 588-acre zoo features more than 650 species.

Annual Events in Columbus

Events

Arnold Classic – March
PGA Event Memorial - June
Good Guys Hot Rod Car Show – July
Quarterhorse Congress – October
Ohio High School Basketball Championships - March

Some Area Shopping Spots

Lennox Towne Center

Department and specialty stores, restaurants and an AMC Theater.

North Market

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North Market
59 Spruce Street
614.463.9664
Historic public market (circa 1876) with fresh foods, ethnic cuisine, flowers, wine, gifts and more..

Ohio State Fair

Ohio State Fair
717 E. 17th Avenue

COSI Columbus

COSI Columbus
333 W. Broad Street
877.257.COSI

South Campus Gateway

Some Area Dining Destinations

Olentangy River Road

Bob Evans Farms Restaurant (.1 mile)

614.263.5000

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant in Ohio (.1 mile)

614.261.0900

Rooster's Restaurant (.1 mile)

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Damon's (.2 miles)

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Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe

Cap City Diner (3 miles)

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614.291.3663

Columbus Fish Market (3 miles)

Columbus Fish Market (3 miles)
614.291.3474

North High Street

Donato’s Pizza

614.268.9559

Gatto's Pizza

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Eddie George's Grill 27

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Panera Bread

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Cold Stone Creamery

(614) 299-5228

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