HotBarSpot, P.O. Box 481, 43023, 614-2854427. HotBarSpot is a mobile app for iPhone and Droid. This app and its companion website HotBarSpot.com feature real-time webcam views from inside the hottest bars in town. Spothop, 470 Olde Worthington Rd., Ste. 200, 43082, 614-233-1980.
Comedy Clubs Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 145 Easton Town Center, 43219, 614-471-5653. The Columbus Funny Bone is the ideal venue located in the heart of Easton Town Center. Offering the best in live stand-up comedy, food, drinks and laughter.
Concerts Dream Seats, 1611 W. Fifth Ave., 43212, 614340-8989. Specializing in preferred seating for concerts, sports and theater events both locally and nationwide. Sold-out shows are no problem. Online ordering 24/7. www.dreamseats.com THE LC, Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave., 43215, 614-461-5483. America’s first indoor/outdoor concert venue. Located in the Arena District. Check the schedule at www.promowestlive.com. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-688-8408. www.nationwidearena.com Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., 43201, 614-461-5483. America’s longest continually running rock club. Check the schedule at www.promowestlive.com. Value City Arena/Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., 43210, 614-6888408. 20,000-seat, multipurpose venue on The Ohio State University campus. Hosts concerts, family shows and major touring attractions. Get the latest at www. schottensteincenter.com.
Entertainment Districts Arena District, 375 N. Front St., Ste. 200, 43215, 614-857-2336. Located downtown, one block west of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, is Columbus’ premier sports, dining and entertainment destination, featuring Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park. Discovery District, P.O. Box 1594, 43216, 614-255-2273. Located in the eastern portion of downtown. Home of higher education institutions, cafes, one of Columbus’ most loved parks and various nonprofit organizations. Experience Clintonville, 10 E. Weber Rd., Ste. A, 43202, 614-268-9484. German Village, 588 S. Third St., 43215, 614221-8888. Located six blocks south of the Ohio Statehouse and south of I-70 (Third and Fourth street exits). Restored 19th-century community containing beautifully renovated homes, shops and restaurants. Center open year-round. www.germanvillage.com Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Rd., Frazeysburg, 43822, 740-322-5588. Stop by Longaberger Homestead for a basket-making tour and to make your own basket. While you’re there, visit several shops including the Factory Store and grab a bite to eat.
Short North Arts District, 1126½-A N. High St., 43201, 614-299-8050. Columbus’ premier arts, dining and shopping district. North side of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohio’s most acclaimed Gallery Hop first Saturday each month. “Columbus Cool” —New York Times Magazine.
Guided Tours A La Carte Food Tours, 275 Longfellow Ave., 43085, 614-746-9931. A La Carte Food Tours provides culinary tours. Choose from the tour menu or let them cater to your special desires with an individualized tour planned to your specifications. American Whistle Corporation, 6540 Huntley Rd., 43229, 614-846-2918. Visit the only manufacturer of metal whistles in the U.S. Learn interesting facts about whistles and see fascinating machinery. Everyone leaves with a shiny new whistle. Anthony-Thomas Candy Company, 1777 Arlingate Ln., 43228, 614-274-8405. Located at I-270 and Roberts Road. Visit one of the largest family-owned candy-making facilities in the U.S. and shop for delicious chocolates. Retail Shoppe open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Factory summer open house for individuals (June-August) on Tues. and Thur., 9:30 a.m.2 p.m. All other times open to group tours only. Reservations required. Free admission. Capital City Tours, 2554 Zollinger Rd., 43221, 614-326-0942. Highly experienced guide showing you the best of Columbus. City tours, walking tour, thematic tours, “Civil War,” “Girlfriends,” “Factories.” Your vehicle or mine. Let’s go. Columbus Food Adventures, 43215, 614440-3177. Small-group, guided food tours of Columbus. Delicious itineraries include a taco truck tour, Short North and German Village walking tours, an ethnic food tour and a dessert tour. Columbus Landmarks Foundation, 61 Jefferson Ave., 43215, 614-221-0227. Columbus Landmarks offers walking tours of historic neighborhoods and downtown, including ghost tours, historic tavern tours and other architectural tours. Eastern Ohio Tours LLC, 948 Second St., Dresden, 43821, 740-754-1833. Finding Columbus, LLC, 847 Cherrydale Ave., 43207, 614-484-2337, 800-497-8257. Offering two-hour walking tours as well as “hop-on” guide services. Walking tours are $7 per person; guide services are $22-$30 per hour. Visit www.findingcolumbus.com. German Village Society, 588 S. Third St., 43215, 614-221-8888. Located south of I-70 (Third and Fourth street exits). Individuals welcome at visitor center to begin your German Village experience. Graeter’s Ice Cream, 2555 Bethel Rd., 43220, 614-442-7622. Columbus’ best ice cream, factory tours and indoor children’s play area; 11 stores locally. Open daily until 10 p.m.; open until 11 p.m. during the summer. www.graeters. com/columbus
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