Overview
Columbus/Northeast is defined as being north of Interstate 70 and east of Interstate 71, in Columbus, Ohio. Included in this area are Westerville, Minerva Park, New Albany, Gahanna, Whitehall and Reynoldsburg. It is also where Columbus International Airport is located.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 8 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Northeast
Franklin Park Conservatory
Beautiful sculpted gardens and indoor biomes make up this spectacular site. The conservatory hosts various exhibitions (such as Blooms & Butterflies each spring with live releases) and has a collection of Chihuly gla…
Inniswood Metro Gardens
Named for the Innis Sisters, thousands of species can be found here.
Wyandotte Winery
Wyandotte Winery is a family-run winery in a cozy neighborhood setting in northeast Columbus. Wyandotte has produced fine grape and fruit wines on premises for over 30 years. Visit the wine shop and tasting room, enjoy a…
614con
Annual hacker/infosec convention.
Asian Festival
Annual event. May. Food, games, marketplace, health screening. Great location!
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 3 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 12 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Franklin Park Conservatory, Wyandotte Winery, Inniswood Metro Gardens
- Lunch Smith & Wollensky
- Afternoon 614con, Asian Festival
- Dinner Café Istanbul
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Food safety: in Columbus, all local restaurants must post color-coded signs that reflect the results of the most recent inspection by the Columbus Public Health Department. Green = passing most recent inspection. Red, yellow or white suggests you probably may want to reconsider your options. The law applies to public pools, tattoo parlors, spas, campgrounds as well as food markets. The sign must be obvious, within 5 ft of an entrance.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Get around
By car
I-270 circles Columbus with exits to Columbus areas. If you are arriving at Columbus International Airport, there is no lack of rental car agencies, nor is there a lack of long term parking at those rental agencies. Leaving the airport grounds, at the stop light, go straight to the I-71 ramps or 670 if you wish to go downtown. Once familiar with the road system, it is quite easy to navigate.
By bus
The COTA bus service, while not by any standard one of the greatest in the nation, can take you to most important places in the city, which should be about 5 blocks away from any conceivable location you need to go to. This service costs $2.00 for an express bus and $1.50 for a normal bus. Transfers are free; ask for one from the bus driver when you pay your fare. They are available at the Columbus International Airport.
By taxi
From Columbus International. Airport +1 614-239-TAXI. Taxis are available in the ground transportation area of the terminal 24/7. An electronic meter will be activated to compute your fare from the airport. The approximate fare into downtown Columbus is $22.00
See
See Franklin Park Conservatory
Beautiful sculpted gardens and indoor biomes make up this spectacular site. The conservatory hosts various exhibitions (such as Blooms & Butterflies each spring with live releases) and has a collection of Chihuly glass. Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman gave his famous 'War is Hell' speech here.
Do
Do Wyandotte Winery
Wyandotte Winery is a family-run winery in a cozy neighborhood setting in northeast Columbus. Wyandotte has produced fine grape and fruit wines on premises for over 30 years. Visit the wine shop and tasting room, enjoy a taste of the current wine offerings, and browse the wine related items in the gift shop.
Buy
Eat
Food safety: in Columbus, all local restaurants must post color-coded signs that reflect the results of the most recent inspection by the Columbus Public Health Department. Green = passing most recent inspection. Red, yellow or white suggests you probably may want to reconsider your options. The law applies to public pools, tattoo parlors, spas, campgrounds as well as food markets. The sign must be obvious, within 5 ft of an entrance.
Budget
Eat African Paradise Restaurant
African and Mediterranean cuisines, using goat, lamb, fish, chicken and other choices, vegetarian dishes and pasta.
Eat City Barbeque
Gahanna. Beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, homemade side dishes. Lunch and dinner: daily. Children's portions available; patio smoking at some locations; beer. Chain that is primarily in Columbus, with locations in a few of the suburbs. Incredibly good pulled pork, with tastes for anyone interested in BBQ cooking.
Eat Darbo Restaurant
$7 to $22: Grilled goat, grilled chicken steak, curry goat.
Eat Yanni's
Huge portions, cheap, good Greek food. Unbelievable desserts.
Mid-range
Eat Café Istanbul
An extensive menu of Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Eat Polaris Grill
Excellent Sunday buffet. Good meals.
Eat Milano's Italian Restaurant & Pub
How about four-layer lasagna ($9.50), which uses Romano, provolone and ricotta cheeses, with a meat sauce, in each layer.
Splurge
Eat Smith & Wollensky
An excellent steak house in the Easton Town Center.
Sleep
Budget
Stay Days Inn
Stay Country Inn & Suites
Mid-range
Stay Courtyard by Marriot
Stay Best Western Port Columbus
Splurge
Stay Embassy Suites Columbus Airport
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