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Warmest Welcome Welcome
Dear Visitor,
A hometown is more than just a place on a map — it’s a feeling, a collection of moments that warm the heart and call you back time and time again. That is exactly what Grove City is to us. It’s the crisp morning air along the trails of Scioto Grove and Battelle Darby Creek Metro Parks, where adventure awaits in every rustling leaf. It’s the laughter of families enjoying vibrant city parks, where memories are made one swing, one picnic, one sunset at a time.
It’s the charm of our mom-and-pop shops, where cheerful faces greet you like an old friend. It’s the irresistible flavors of our local restaurants; each bite tells a story of passion and tradition. It’s the thrill of hidden excursions — solving mysteries in an escape room, immersing yourself in history and creativity, or feeling the magic of live performances all year round.
Grove City isn’t just a stop — it’s an experience waiting to unfold, a feeling that lingers long after you leave. So, what will your Altogether Adventure® be? We can’t wait to share our love for this special place with you.
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Love,
Team Visit Grove City
Mona’s Eats & Treats
Cover photos by Megan Leigh Barnard, Visit Grove City
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CALENDAR
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Little Theatre Off Broadway
Little Theatre Off Broadway shows
Year Round
Offering six shows a year — check ltob.org for upcoming performances!
Grove City Winter
Farmers’
Market
February—April
Shop in the Kingston Center for local winter produce, baked goods, and more. Kids’ crafts and activities are free!
Summer Concert Series
May—September
Open-air concerts at Town Center Park align with Food Truck Festival nights for fun evening entertainment.
Grove City Farmers’ Market
May—September
Fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and locally made products are available every Saturday morning!
Food Truck Festival & Shop Hop
May—October
Shop local along Broadway and enjoy dinner from one of many food truck offerings.
Wine and Arts Festival
Friday and Saturday
before Father’s Day in June
A perfect pairing: sip Ohio wines while browsing handcrafted art, jewelry, and more.
Heritage Day
Second Saturday in June
Spend the day in Century Village engaging with and learning about the way of life in the mid-1800s.
Pride in gc pridefest
Third Saturday in June
Share your pride in Town Center Park
Bourbon and Spirits Festival
Second Saturday in August
Meet craft distillers and sample everything from new experimental spirits to heritage products.
Arts in the Alley
Third Weekend in September
Meet local artists, enjoy a parade, and revel in the creative energy of craft booths, art displays, and live demonstrations.
Grove City Smokin’ Hot Wing and Music Festival
First Saturday in October
Enjoy wing contests, live music, and a tailgate party! Hosted by American Nitrile (see more details on page 5).
Grove City is full of outdoor treasures just waiting to be explored. Use this story as a map to guide you to the wonderful greenspaces in the area. by Regina Tong
TREASURES park
TREASURES
Gantz Park
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Scioto Grove Metro Park is located along the bluffs of the Scioto River, making it a great destination for canoers, kayakers, and anglers. Many beautiful views are afforded by the overlook decks scattered across 7 miles of trails, but none are quite as spectacular as the one from the swinging rope bridge on the REI River Trail. Bring your bow to try out the archery walking courses, your discs to play a round of disc golf, or your drone to practice your aerial acrobatics in the drone field. A paved trail circles the park, making the scenic 2-mile loop accessible for everyone.
Let’s play hide & seek!
Mini Mama is hiding throughout the guide! How many can you find?
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If you’re looking for a home where the bison roam, then a trip to Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park is in order. Here, a herd of bison wander freely within enclosed pastures. But the true highlight of the largest Metro Park in Ohio lies in its acres upon acres of space to explore. Go kayaking or fishing on the Big and Little Darby creeks, hunt for waterfowl or deer, backpack 10 miles of primitive trails, or just soak up some summer sunshine at the picnic area. Come back in the winter to go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing along the trails, and bring your skates for a pick-up game of hockey on the frozen half-acre pond.
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Gantz Park is a Grove City gem with a diverse range of activities for all ages. Explore flourishing gardens with unique varieties of herbs, flowers, sculptures, and water features; a shallow creek; a relaxing labyrinth; and a recently updated natural play area.
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Scioto Grove Metro Park
Windsor Park
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Hit the softball fields at Fryer Park for a game, or just to admire the new stereo painting “Game Time,” honoring 40 years of the Grove City High School Alumni Softball Tournament. The park is also perfect for birdwatching in the wooded area or catch-and-release fishing around the scenic Rotary Lake. Rent out a shelter for a family gathering or birthday party, or cool off at the splash pad.
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Windsor Park is a home run for baseball enthusiasts of all abilities. In addition to nearly a dozen diamonds and batting cages, Windsor Park is the proud destination of Mirolo Dream Field, home of the all-inclusive Buddy Ball baseball program. The inclusive fun continues over at The Dream Field Playground, designed for safe and sensory-rich enjoyment. Pickleball lovers, grab your gear and hit one of the six outdoor courts to get your game on!
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Everybody and their dog is welcome at Breck Community Park. This dog-friendly destination features fenced-in, off-leash play areas for large and small canines. Venture over to nearby Beulah Park for a leisurely walk on paved paths around a pond, playground, and public art.
“Game Time” at Fryer Park
Businesses on broadway broadway
Like the famous song says, there’s always magic in the air on B and that’s true of Grove City’s historic main thoroughfare — the vibe is a mix of small-town charm and hospitality with big-city amenities on (and just around the corner from) one walkable street filled with eclectic shops, locally owned eateries, and unforgettable experiences. by Ann
Fazzini
Q: How did CardCollector2 Sports Cards get started?
Shop and Explore
If you love shopping, have your credit card ready when you take a stroll down Broadway. Antique hunters won’t want to miss Country Hearth Primitives, where a variety of vendors sell everything from furniture to fashion, jewelry to collectibles, and handmade items to children’s books under the historic roof of what was once Grove City’s farmers’ exchange. Create your own fanciful bouquets, enjoy a wine-and-painting night, or peruse unique plants, planters, and other gifts at Butterfly Boutique Fashionistas can find new outfits and accessories, plus enjoy events like wine and shopping open
Ryan Johnson, owner of
A: When I started the CardCollector2 Instagram page, it was a way to post photos of sports cards I wanted to sell. I was just a kid, hustling back in the day, but as I started to share more about myself and being authentic, it drew people to us.
Q: How did COVID-19 affect your business?
A: My life and business changed so much. The card market was already hot but now everyone was online and looking for things to do — demand went nuclear.
I paid for my wedding by flipping sports cards, learned about budgeting, and showed we can do this full time.
I even turned my online shop into a brick-and-mortar.
Q: Tell us a little about your Trade Nights. Collectors love to meet and trade at our Trade Nights, where we bring in food trucks, card experts, and do meet-and-greets. We also have special kids-only Trade Nights for kids under 14 to swap and learn about collecting in a safe, fun environment.
Q: What do you like to do outside of work?
A: We love supporting other small businesses and giving back. Whether that’s shopping locally at the Grove City Farmers’ Market or enjoying street festivals like the Grove City Wine and Arts Festival or Boo Off Broadway at Halloween. We go all out with candy and cards — it’s one of our favorites.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Country Hearth
Primitives, Blessed Be Spiritual Shop BELOW: Grove City Town Center
houses at The Look on Broadway, run by a mother-daughter team. Just across the street at Grove Sheek Boutique, find cute-and-comfortable closet staples and casual wear, as well as gifts like chocolate, coffee, candles, and cards. Shop for environmentally friendly and sustainable products that are locally made at Resen Refillery and Natural Market, which offers bulk dry goods, spices, essential oils, toys, personal care products, and much more. Explore spirituality and good vibes at Blessed Be Spiritual Shop where you can pick up stones and crystals, incense, candles, and other ritual supplies, or attend an event on topics like cooking with herbs or Tarot Reading 101.
Grab a Treat
Start your morning right with a steamy cuppa joe and enjoy a fresh-baked, locally made muffin, scone or other bakery item at Transcend Coffee + Roastery. If you’re in the mood for something completely different, mix and match unique flavors of ice cream and soda to make your own float at Strawser’s Ice Cream, Pop & Candy Shop. Sample your way through whimsical sweet treats like ice cream nachos and cotton candy burritos, and even pick up some of your favorite classic candies and treats.
Just for Fun
Think you’ve got what it takes to solve a mystery? Put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and sharpen your problem-solving skills at Conundrum Rooms, which offers escape room experiences for all skill levels. Rentable studio space at Spark Studio will elevate your next photoshoot. Catch a live show at the Little Theatre Off Broadway (LTOB) — each season’s lineup includes a combination of musicals and plays performed by local talents. Want to try out one of the area’s tranquil and picturesque bike trails? Visit the family-owned Heritage Cycles showroom to find the new or used bike of your dreams, or bring in your bike to get it ready for the season. After a long day of exploring, wind down and recharge with a relaxing class at Rise Yoga Studio — drop-in classes are $15 and a five-class pass is a steal at $60. Pour your own unique candle at The Chandler where you can choose fragrances, colors, and special touches to make it your own. Check the events calendar at the Southwest Public Library for a variety of activities, fascinating guest lectures, and events happening weekly. Video game lovers can get their classic consoles working like new thanks to the experts at Tech N Gamer, Grove City’s go-to gamer hub. Buy and trade sports cards, trading card game cards, and memorabilia at Cardcollector2 Sports Cards and check the calendar for trade nights that are fun for all ages and some that are just for kids throughout the year. New in 2025: Dueling Axes axe throwing is making its way to Grove City!
Farmers’ Market
Get fresh produce every Saturday from mid-May through mid-September at the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers’ Market on Broadway and Park Street. Can’t wait for spring? Every other Saturday from mid-February through April, Grove City Parks and Recreation opens the Winter Farmers’ Market at the Kingston Center, offering baked goods, local winter produce, and more. Or for access to Ohio-grown products year-round, visit Kirk’s Farm Market
More to Explore
Venture out from Broadway to find even more unique shopping opportunities. Start your day exploring the outdoors with a stop at Creekside Café, part of Trapper John’s Canoe Livery. Grab your favorite latte, then rent a kayak and get out on the water. Recently opened in Beulah Park, KKP Bakery offers a variety of fresh-baked goods daily. On Stringtown Road, the women-owned Kindred Collective is a holistic wellness boutique that partners with multiple small businesses to bring you everything from sustainably resourced tallow creams to CBD-infused products to crocheted tarot card holders. Also on Stringtown Road, Video Games Express is a trading paradise for gamers looking to buy or sell video games, gaming consoles, and more. Fandoms rule at Skylarks Toys & Comics, where you canfind pop culture collectibles, games, and gear. Search the Funko Pop! wall for your favorite fandoms and characters or pick up a new LEGO® set for hours of fun.
Kindred Collective
Altogether ARTVENTURE ARTVENTURE
Town Center Gazebo
by Madeline Anderson
“The Little Girl Reading” at The Gardens at Gantz
“And They’re Off” at Beulah Park
Are you more drawn to Grove City’s past or its present? With the city’s artistic inspiration, you don’t have to choose! Visit “Game Time,” a large-scale painting in Fryer Park depicting 40 years of the Grove City High School Alumni Softball Tournament. Using stereoscopic imaging (“stereo painting”), you can look through the viewer to see a combined 3D image of players from 1983 on the left side and players from 2023 on the right. Artists David Lane and Cody Wood are the creators behind this unique idea, the first of four more upcoming large-scale paintings celebrating Grove City’s past and present.
The spirit and history of Grove City also come alive at Beulah Park, a new space to live, work, and play. This walkable neighborhood is just steps from the historic Grove City Town Center and features a 32-acre central park, part of 58 acres of conservation space. A prominent piece of the park’s history can be found at “And They’re Off,” a striking life-size metal art piece created by Craig W. Murdick. The memorial sculpture, showing several jockeys and thoroughbreds bursting from the starting gate, commemorates the history of Beulah Park as Ohio’s first thoroughbred racetrack.
Thoroughbreds aren’t the only four-legged friends that raced in Grove City. The “Greyhound Track” mural on Park Street memorializes the greyhound racing legacy of the 1920s. Continue exploring the Town Center to spot even more public art honoring Grove City’s history. The mural “Park and Broadway in 1924,” transports you back to that time of racing, steam trains, and automobiles. Salute the city’s military roots with “Coming Home 1942,” a tribute to veterans returning to the heart of Ohio after service. Admire the storybook “The Heartland of Grove City” mural, depicting the area’s early agricultural roots and pioneer past. Look up! The quaint Town Center Gazebo, right outside HopYard 62, features art of its own. Stained glass adorns its ceiling: a delicate, beautiful scene of vines and flowers.
“Coming Home 1942” on Broadway
Meet the Locals
David Lane and Cody Wood, co-creators and artists of “Game Time” and four upcoming stereo paintings
What can we expect from your next projects?
David: The idea is to document different time periods of Grove City’s history. We started off with the 40th anniversary of the softball tournament. Then we were interested in the bison, pre-settlement. We have plans for one in the ’50s, one in 1900, and we’d like to go all the way back to the settlers of Grove City.
Cody: Yes, showing the original settlers coming in on their canoes and then showing people today out on the creek and having them merge into one 3D image.
What about Grove City inspires you?
David: Cody and I both think about where Grove City is today and in the future. It’s still an active, vibrant place to be. It’s not all about what we were in 1925.
Cody: It’s a great example of a place that has seen a lot of developments, but there’s still continuity. You don’t have to bulldoze your history to move into the future. We’ve made these paintings to last with the materials that we’ve chosen. But even the side of the paintings that comment on the present will quickly become part of Grove City’s cultural history, and that’s a really cool idea to me.
Tell me about your favorite things to do in and around Grove City. Art-related or not.
David: I have a tandem bike that my wife and I put thousands of miles on every year. We try to hit routes all over Ohio.
Cody: I love to go out and hike in the parks; Scioto Grove is one of my favorites. And eat! I love all the mom-and-pop restaurants. There’s just really good, one-of-a-kind food in Grove City.
HISTORY COMES TO LIFE COMES TO LIFE
History is very much alive and well in Grove City, and the proof is in these destinations. by Jill Sell
Grove City Museum in the Historic Town Center is the perfect place to begin. The exhibits change at least every three months, but many favorites, like the vintage wedding dress collection, return often to delight visitors. Schedule a tour of The Grant-Sawyer Home, the oldest home in Grove City. It was occupied by six generations of the same family since the 1840s until the city purchased the home, and is the first house (besides log cabins) to be built here.
Century Village in Fryer Park is home to a brick one-room schoolhouse that was original to the property, plus 10 other historical structures moved to the site including a log cabin, working blacksmith forge, and historic barn. The Railroad Depot is the most recent structure to be reassembled, and local historians are striving to add a building ideal for holding town hall meetings in the future. Open houses are held on the fourth Saturday of every month from May through September, from 2–4 p.m., or visit during Heritage Celebration in June or Old Time Harvest Day in October for a taste of life in the mid-1800s.
The Garden of Yesterday, Garden of Today, and Garden of Tomorrow at Gantz Park invite visitors to walk through three unique gardens. One symbolizes the past as a kitchen garden like that cultivated by early Ohio residents. One represents the present, where you’ll find herbs currently used for culinary, medicinal, and fragrance purposes. And one envisions the future, when we might design gardens with rectangular and triangular shapes popular in many contemporary landscapes.
The Grant-Sawyer Home
“And They’re Off” is a public art installation and memorial sculpture honoring Beulah Park, Ohio’s first thoroughbred racetrack that operated between 1923 and 2014. The sculpture, depicting seven jockeys mounted on racehorses, is made of 12,000 pounds of steel and was donated to the city by Beulah Park Living in 2021.
At Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park in nearby Galloway, part of Columbus and Franklin Metro Parks, a herd of bison roam freely in a large, enclosed grassland area. The park’s Nature Center provides the daily location of the majestic animals that once called Ohio home, as well as information about Ohio’s flora and fauna, including a 53-foot living stream filled with critters native to Big Darby Creek.
Memorial sites show our respect for people that made the ultimate sacrifice and places that have contributed to history. Many, including several in Grove City, also serve as green space.
The Purple Heart Memorial Walk, dedicated in 2017, is located in the city’s 22-acre Henceroth Park. The accessible heart-shaped pathway honors those killed or wounded as the result of enemy action. The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is a two-sided, black granite memorial at the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Street that honors the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. Nearby, the Central Ohio Military Museum contains thousands of artifacts like documents, uniforms, and maps related to Armed Forces Veterans. Other items include a bazooka, parachute, and military patches.
Congratulate yourself on a successful history tour by ordering chicken wings or pizza at Plank’s on Broadway. Built in 1854 as a hotel, the landmark eatery features a cherrywood bar installed in the early 1900s.
Meet the Locals
Beverly Babbert, Education Committee Chair, Southwest Franklin County Historical Society
What are your favorite facts about Grove City?
We used to name streets like Church Street, School Street, and Crushed Stone Pike Street because of what was there. Now we changed all the names. There is a Stringtown Road, though, where members of a string band once lived. Also, two of Grove City’s most prominent historical citizens died from unusual circumstances. Hugh Grant Sr. fell from a tree trying to get honey, and the city founder, William F. Breck, died from a fall after his horse was startled when Breck was celebrating the re-election of President Lincoln.
What’s your favorite place to explore?
Century Village, where I like to watch children learn about feather ticks and rope beds. They don’t watch “Little House on the Prairie” anymore and have no idea those things existed. I like sharing that the first log building brought to the Village was disassembled and each log was tagged with a paper tag. The pieces were stored for many years before being reassembled, but by then, mice had eaten all the tags. Now we use metal tags.
What destinations do you recommend to visitors?
All the historical places, of course. But also, the great parks, public art installations (including four right downtown), 3 Brothers Diner, and Plank’s, which is just like “Cheers” where everyone knows your name.
A Mom’s Guide to After-School Fun and Weekend Adventures
fAMILY FUN
fAMILY FUN
From libraries to playgrounds and everything in between, Grove City is packed with places that keep kids (and parents) entertained. by Amanda
DeCastro
First, pay a visit to Skylarks Toys & Comics in its brand-new location. If you’ve got a toy lover in the house, Skylarks is an absolute must-visit. This place is packed with fun treasures for all ages, including comics, action figures, board games, and collectibles.
Then roll over to Skate America for some roller-skating fun, or head to AMF Stardust Lanes for a round of bowling. And don’t forget to check out the arcade! After you’ve knocked out some pins, refuel with a snack from the café. Be sure to save room for their giant, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies!
Ready to get outside? Go creeking at Gantz Park, play pickleball at The Park at Beulah (Grove City’s newest park), or head to Fryer Park’s new playground. Get the family out on the water with canoe or kayak rentals from Trapper John’s Canoe Livery and spend the afternoon paddling the Big Darby Creek at your own pace.
Looking for an adventure? LVL UP Sports offers paintball action for older kids that will give them hours of fun. Putt-N-Play (open seasonally) is also a fun option for the entire family to enjoy some mini-golf, batting cages, and more. And don’t miss Bogey’s Indoor Golf, one of Grove City’s newest spots, featuring four state-of-the-art Trackman golf simulators with over 350 virtual courses. 20 614-539-8747
LVL UP Sports
Trapper John’s Canoe Livery
Skylarks Toys & Comics
Dinner’s a breeze when you’re on the Pizza Trek! Finish out a family-fun day with a delicious pizza pie from a local restaurant. Read more on page 25.
Meet the Locals
Amanda DeCastro, @BusyInGroveCity
How do you keep “busy in Grove City,” like your social media handle says?
As a mom raising a busy eight-year-old, I can confidently say there’s never a dull moment here in Grove City. We’re big fans of the Grove City Parks & Rec system in particular, which offers 30 parks to explore. In winter, Fryer Park has the best sledding hill in town.
What’s your favorite place to visit on rainy days?
The Southwest Public Library. I’ve been taking Sam to the library since she was a baby. It’s a community staple and it’s more than just books — there are story times, endless activities for kids (and adults) of all ages, cozy reading nooks, and more.
Where do you recommend parents take their kids for a sweet treat?
Mona’s Eats + Treats has delicious ice cream and snacks — it’s a summertime favorite in our house!
TASTE OF GROVE CITY
If you want to truly experience Grove City, you’ve got to taste your way through it. Keep this list handy as you discover new favorites.
by Chris Alexis
PICTURED
LEFT TO RIGHT: Plank’s on Broadway, Mona’s Eats and Treats
1 Plank’s on Broadway
Connected to the city’s history with its location in a former 1800s hotel, this family-owned spot offers a wide variety of options, but is perhaps best known for its pizza. Try the Bavarian pizza, a nod to Grove City’s German heritage (and don’t forget to check in here for the Pizza Trek!).
2 Broadway Plates and Pints
This family-owned restaurant located — you guessed it — on Broadway offers plates full of classic American cuisine and 16 ice cold draft beers on tap. Be on the lookout for the next comedy night and other events!
3 Athena’s Gyro House
Bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to Grove City, Athena’s Gyro House offers up fresh, flavorful Greek dishes. The signature gyros piled high with seasoned meat and house-made tzatziki are a must-try.
4 Mona’s Eats and Treats
For anyone with a sweet tooth — or looking to cool off on a hot summer day — Mona’s is the place to be. Whether you’re a fan of milkshakes, floats, or simple scoops, you’ll find your favorite flavors here. It’s only open seasonally, so stop by after a visit to the playground, hike around the parks, or skate session at Skate America.
5 Blu-Willy’s
This locally owned gourmet burger eatery serves up burgers, salads, fries, and wings. Make the classic hamburger your own with customizations or try something unique (like the French Onion Burger, designed to taste like French onion soup!). 614’s Columbus Burger Battle ranked Blu-Willy’s in their top five burgers in the southwest in 2024.
6 Cimi’s Bistro at Pinnacle
On warm, sunny days, witness a beautiful view of Pinnacle Golf Course from the patio of Cimi’s Bistro. Bite into signature entrees like the New York strip or chicken marsala. Did you know it was voted the best outdoor dining in Columbus by CityScene Magazine for two years in a row?
7 Grove City Brewing Co./ Plum Run Winery
Grove City’s only brewery, GCBC has become a staple of the area because of the owners’ community involvement. Sense the comradery when you order up apps and local brews at the bar. In warmer months, enjoy the patio with a plate of tacos or flatbread and a glass of wine from sister company Plum Run Winery. At the winery (conveniently located under the same roof!), choose from over 25 varieties of wines, plus some mead and ciders made in-house. Reserve the tasting room for your next private event.
8 3 Brothers Diner
Founded by three brothers, originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, this restaurant was inspired by the traditional home cooking they learned from their mother. The menu offers the flavors of Mexican, American, and Cuban cuisine. Try their take on French toast – it’s homemade bread that’s cubed and paired with strawberries and bananas!
9 Memories Food & Spirits
Gather with friends and family to make memories at Memories Food & Spirits! This full-service, casual eatery has been feeding Grove City for more than three decades. Enjoy everything from wings to soups and salads to sandwiches, chicken fingers, and more.
Hungry yet? We are! Let your taste buds lead the way.
Hidden Gems
Did you know Grove City’s hotels are home to some unique dining and drinking spots? On top of breakfast available at most locations, some area hotels offer unique options. Courtyard by Marriott has a Starbucks in its bistro with cooked-to-order food that is open to the public. Drury Inn & Suites has an evening 5:30 p.m. “Kickback” offering guests hot food and cold beverages. Every suite at Candlewood Suites offers a full kitchen with a stovetop, but no oven, should you want to cook your own meal.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BISTRO, FLYER’S PIZZA & SUBS: VISIT GROVE CITY
TAKE ON THE PIZZA TREK PIZZA TREK
This Cheesy Adventure has gone digital! Scan the QR code below to register for your free Grove City Pizza Trek passport. Then, visit any of the participating businesses listed to the right. After you spend at least $5, scan the QR code at the restaurant to check in. Once you have checked in to at least six locations, follow the instructions to order your FREE Pizza Trek T-shirt! You’ll never find a trek more delicious.
Prefer the old fashioned way? Bring this page to participating restaurants and get it stamped when you make your purchase. Once you fill up the page, bring it into Visit Grove City (located at 4060 Broadway) and we’ll help you order your FREE Pizza Trek T-shirt!
FROM HOME HOME AWAY FROM HOME
ADVENTURES group travel
How many Mini Mamas did you find? If you said 6, you’re correct!
ADVENTURES
Grove City is perfect for all travelers! Whether you’re part of a big family, a traveling group, or a local club or organization, there’s something for every type of group in Grove City: we love to be inclusive.
by Nicholas Dekker
Historical Happenings
If your group is full of history buffs, Grove City has several great places to learn about local history, educate yourself on something new, or try out living in a completely different century for an afternoon. The History Comes to Life story on page 18 will share more details about how Grove City came to be. Make sure to keep your eyes out on VisitGroveCity.com for special events celebrating America250 in 2026!
Artistic Endeavors
Art is everywhere, and our neighborhood is full of artists! For a gathering of creatives, plan your trip around Grove City’s many public art features, or book a creative group activity so everyone can get crafty and bring home a special memento. If you’re feeling inspired, read the Altogether ArtVenture story on page 14 for murals, sculptures, and other ways to engage with the arts in Grove City.
Explore the Outdoors
Outdoor enthusiasts will find themselves right at home in the vast green spaces in and around Grove City. Whether your group is looking to rent one of several outdoor shelters
or indoor pavilions for a special gathering, or to go exploring at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Grove City offers spacious green getaways. Ready to enjoy the outdoors? The Park Treasures story on page 6 has recommendations for great places to get the group outside.
Dining Destinations
No matter the size of your group, the restaurants around the city are here to deliver. Everyone knows one of the trickiest parts of group planning is getting everyone to agree on a place to eat; you’ll find plenty of options with the stellar (and award-winning) restaurants around the city. For example, Stacker rated Grove City’s Siam Hibachi the No. 1 steak restaurant in the Columbus area based on Yelpers’ reviews in February 2025. Feeling hungry? Check out the Taste of Grove City story on page 22 for the best of our dining scene.
Stay the Night
Eager to explore more of Grove City? Turn your adventures into an overnight stay. With 18 area hotels/motels ranging from Drury Inn & Suites to Hilton Garden Inn, Grove City offers a variety of accommodations for group stays (e.g., amenities, group discounts, and accessible proximity to attractions).
Planning your group getaway has never been easier. Check out VisitGroveCity.com for more details or contact Teresa Breckenridge (CATP, ECI) for help with room blocks, group experiences, welcome bags, and more!
