Overview
Pickerington is a city in Fairfield and Franklin Counties, Southeast Ohio. It is a suburb of Columbus.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Pickerington
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
Olde Carnegie Library Museum
Includes native American weapons and 1800s memorabilia.
Picktown Palooza
Marcus Theatres Pickerington UltraScreen
Friday Flicks
In the summer, movies are shown every Friday in Sycamore Park Amphitheater, projected on the side of a barn. Movies begin at dark, and admission is free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Pickerington Ponds
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.
- LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 10 mi away. Directions
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
I70 and SR 256 pass through Pickerington.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, Picktown Palooza
- Lunch Olde Village Diner
- Afternoon Friday Flicks
- Dinner La Fagota Grill
Day 2
- Morning Olde Carnegie Library Museum, Pickerington Ponds
- Afternoon Marcus Theatres Pickerington UltraScreen
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Pickerington is also known by locals as Picktown and The Violet City.
Get in
By car
I70 and SR 256 pass through Pickerington.
See
Do
Eat
Eat La Fagota Grill
Su–Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM.
Sleep
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