Quick Summary: There are many great things to do in Columbus, from strolling along the city’s Scioto Mile on the banks of the Scioto River to exploring the American and European paintings and a sculpture garden at the Columbus Museum of Art.

Visitors also have a choice of intimate and cozy restaurants where they can celebrate love.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

Barcelona

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Basi Italia

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Columbus Fish Market

© Columbus Fish Market

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood Columbus

© Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood Columbus

Hudson 29 Kitchen and Drink

© Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

© Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood

© J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

© Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Latitude 41

© Latitude 41

Lindey's

© Lindey's

Martini Modern Italian

© Martini Modern Italian

Mitchell's Ocean Club

© Mitchell's Ocean Club

Mitchell's Steakhouse

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Redlands Grill (J. Alexander's)

© Redlands Grill (J. Alexander's)

Rodizio Grill - Columbus

© Rodizio Grill – Columbus

Service Bar

© Service Bar

The Avenue Steak Tavern

© The Avenue Steak Tavern

The Boat House Restaurant

© The Boat House Restaurant

The Guild House

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The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar

© The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar

The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro

© The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro

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