Columbus
Things to Do
Top Restaurants
Places to Worship
Events & Entertainment
Where to Watch Xavier Basketball
Places to Live
Tips for Living in Columbus
THINGS TO DO
"Go to concerts, go to the short north."
- Evan Carter ('12)
"With a diversity of neighborhoods, live events, concerts, sports, and festivals year-round, there's something for everyone."
- Pete Shipley ('14)
"A good meal on a nice patio."
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)
TOP RESTAURANTS
- Vaso, Lindey's, Forno
- Evan Carter ('12) - Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace, Lincoln Social Rooftop, Lindey's
- Pete Shipley ('14) - Hadley's, Happy Greek, and German Village Coffee Shop
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)
PLACES TO WORSHIP
- The Vineyard, New Covenant Believers Church
- Evan Carter ('12) - St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thomas More Newman Center
- Pete Shipley ('14) - St. Patrick Catholic Church
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
"Breakaway festival, Red White and Boom."
- Evan Carter ('12)
"PRIDE Fest, Ohio State Fair, Short North Gallery." Find events at Experience Columbus.
- Pete Shipley ('14)
"Pride and Restaurant Weeks." Find events at Columbus Underground.
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)
BEST PLACE TO WATCH XU BASKETBALL
"The Short North, Standard Hall, Pint House."
- Evan Carter ('12)
"The Eagle Short North."
- Pete Shipley ('14)
"The Eagle."
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)
PLACES TO LIVE
"The Short North, Grandview."
- Evan Carter ('12)
"Downtown, Grandview, The Short North, Clintonville."
- Pete Shipley ('14)
"Downtown, German Village, Grandview, Arena District, Victorian Village, The Short North, and Clintonville."
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)
TIPS FOR LIVING IN COLUMBUS
"Go tailgating during football season/watch an outdoor movie at the Scioto Mile."
- Evan Carter ('12)
"We're a growing city, so be sure to keep up on all the new and exciting things happening around town."
- Pete Shipley ('14)
"Be prepared for OSU fans."
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)