Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., 43201, 614-461-5483. America’s longest continually running rock club is the city’s best bet for live rock and roll. THE LC, Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave., 43215, 614-461-5483. America’s first indoor/outdoor concert venue is located in the Arena District. The venue brings acts from across the nation in genres from rock to blues.
CuLiNary The Seasoned Farmhouse, 3674 N. High St., 43214, 614-230-6281. A recreational cooking school, learning garden, cookbook library, culinary boutique and event space celebrating Ohio’s seasonal ingredients.
Tour German Village MODERN MEETS HISTORY Start your visit at the German Village Visitors Center 588 South Third St, Columbus 43215 (5 min. from Downtown)
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Velvet ice Cream Company, 11324 Mt. Vernon Rd., Utica, 43080, 740-892-3921. Utica is home to Velvet Ice Cream and Ye Olde Mill—the premier ice cream destination for more than 150,000 visitors annually. Visit May through October for a scoop of ice cream and seasonal activities.
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 and home to higher education institutions, cafes, one of Columbus’s most-loved parks and various nonprofit organizations. Experience Clintonville, 14 W. Lakeview Ave., 43202, 614-268-3539. Showcasing the unique attractions and community spirit that make Clintonville a destination neighborhood. German Village, 588 S. Third St., 43215, 614-221-8888. Located six blocks south of the Ohio Statehouse and directly south of I-70 (Third and Fourth street exits). Explore the restored 19th-century community and its beautifully renovated homes, shops and restaurants. The visitor center is open yearround. Historic dublin Business association, 53 N. High St., Dublin, 43017. Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Rd., Frazeysburg, 43822, 740-322-5588. Stop by the Homestead for a tour of the basket-making process and to make your own basket. While there, visit several shops, including the Factory Store, and grab a bite to eat. Short North arts district, 1126 N. High St., 43201, 614-299-8050. Columbus’ premier arts, dining and shopping district is located on the north side of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohio’s most acclaimed Gallery Hop takes place in the Short North Arts District on the first Saturday of each month. Dubbed as “Columbus Cool” by The New York Times Magazine.
GuidEd TourS a La Carte Food Tours, 275 Longfellow Ave., 43085, 614-746-9931. These unique culinary tours allow you to choose from the tour menu or create an individualized tour planned to your specifications.
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