Guidebook for Columbus
Parks & Nature
This park is German Village’s largest green space and the center of many of the village happenings. A great spot for a stroll or to find a quiet bench and read.
118 locals recommend
Schiller Park
1069 Jaeger StThis park is German Village’s largest green space and the center of many of the village happenings. A great spot for a stroll or to find a quiet bench and read.
Located on “millionaires row,” this park is much smaller and quieter than Schiller Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or simply admire the beautiful landscaping.
10 locals recommend
Frank Fetch Park
228 E Beck StLocated on “millionaires row,” this park is much smaller and quieter than Schiller Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or simply admire the beautiful landscaping.
My favorite trail for running & biking. After a mile, the trail pops out to a beautiful view of the skyline. The trail then winds through downtown along the river. You can connect to a second trail that takes you to OSU.
73 locals recommend
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
400 W Whittier StMy favorite trail for running & biking. After a mile, the trail pops out to a beautiful view of the skyline. The trail then winds through downtown along the river. You can connect to a second trail that takes you to OSU.
Shopping
A very unique book store in the village. Having been in business for over 40 years, this shop is a German Village staple. Wander the 32 rooms of books! Always open until 11PM.
110 locals recommend
The Book Loft of German Village
631 S 3rd StA very unique book store in the village. Having been in business for over 40 years, this shop is a German Village staple. Wander the 32 rooms of books! Always open until 11PM.
Food Scene
Hand poured drinks and scratch made baked goods. The egg sandwich is not to be missed!
137 locals recommend
Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StHand poured drinks and scratch made baked goods. The egg sandwich is not to be missed!
A relaxed cafe with indoor & outdoor seating. A variety of coffees and pastries are available.
98 locals recommend
Stauf's Coffee Roasters
627 S 3rd StA relaxed cafe with indoor & outdoor seating. A variety of coffees and pastries are available.
Quaint, old-school diner serving breakfast and lunch. A local favorite but closes early.
35 locals recommend
German Village Coffee Shop
193 Thurman AveQuaint, old-school diner serving breakfast and lunch. A local favorite but closes early.
A classic French bakery and best dessert spot in the city. The almond croissant is a favorite!
61 locals recommend
Pistacia Vera
541 S 3rd StA classic French bakery and best dessert spot in the city. The almond croissant is a favorite!
Ultimate lunch spot in German Village. A variety of sandwiches, salads, and soups.
51 locals recommend
The Brown Bag Delicatessen
898 Mohawk StUltimate lunch spot in German Village. A variety of sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Go for the German experience! Traditional German food and beer in a casual setting.
80 locals recommend
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
240 E Kossuth StGo for the German experience! Traditional German food and beer in a casual setting.
American Bistro with happy hour options. Regarded as one of the city’s best restaurants.
125 locals recommend
Lindey's
169 E Beck StAmerican Bistro with happy hour options. Regarded as one of the city’s best restaurants.
Spanish tapas in a warm environment. Voted best patio! A great happy hour in the bar.
84 locals recommend
Barcelona
263 E Whittier StSpanish tapas in a warm environment. Voted best patio! A great happy hour in the bar.
Closest place to the cottage to grab a coffee!
28 locals recommend
Winans Chocolates + Coffees German Village
897 S 3rd StClosest place to the cottage to grab a coffee!
The Sycamore
262 E Sycamore StCraft brews and American fare in a cozy part of the village.
Essentials
Giant Eagle Supermarket
777 Neil AvenueClosest grocery store to the cottage.