Columbus has been nominated for more than 20 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and we need your votes to bring home the top spots. From craft beer and arts festivals to our world-class zoo, see which Columbus favorites made the list and vote daily to help us win big! We'll also share the results here as they are announced.
Current Open Nominations
Best Half Marathon: OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon
Vote daily through Monday, March 24, at noon ET.
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Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 2.
Best Small Town in the Midwest: Worthington
Vote daily through Monday, March 31, at noon ET.
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Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 9.
Best Historic Small Town: Worthington
Vote daily through Monday, March 31, at noon ET.
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Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 9.
Best Riverwalk: Scioto Mile
Vote daily through Monday, April 7, at noon ET.
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Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 16.
Best Farmers Market: Worthington Farmers Market
Vote daily through Monday, April 14, at noon ET.
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Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 23.
Best Food Hall: Budd Dairy Food Hall
Vote daily through Monday, April 14, at noon ET.
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Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 23.
Best Food Tour: Columbus Food Adventures
Vote daily through Monday, April 14, at noon ET.
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Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 23.
Best Public Market: North Market Downtown
Vote daily through Monday, April 14, at noon ET.
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Winners will be announced Wednesday, April 23.
2025 Results
No. 1 Best Science Museum: Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
COSI was announced as the best science museum in the country for a fifth time! Learn more.
No. 1 Best Cultural Festival: Dublin Irish Festival
Dublin's annual celebration takes home the title for Best Cultural Festival in the U.S. Learn more.
No. 1 Best Film Festival: Cinema Columbus Film Festival
Cinema Columbus Film Festival is the best in the U.S.! Learn more.
No. 2 Best Arts Festival: Columbus Arts Festival
The results are in and the Columbus Arts Festival is one of the top arts festivals in the country. Learn more.
No. 2 Best Beer Bar: The Ohio Taproom
The Ohio Taproom in Columbus was named the No. 2 Best Beer Bar in the country! Learn more.
No. 3 Best Zoo: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was named the third best zoo in the country! Learn more.
No. 3 Best Planetarium: COSI Planetarium
COSI's Planetarium is the third best in the country. Learn more.
No. 4 Best City Food Festival: Columbus Food Truck Festival
With more than 50 participating food trucks, the Columbus Food Truck Festival has been named one of the best in the country. Learn more.
No. 5 Best Beer City
Columbus was named the fifth Best Beer City in the U.S. Learn more.
No. 6 Best Immersive Art Experience: Otherworld
Otherworld was named the sixth best immersive art experience in the country. Learn more.
Past 2025 Nominations
Best Minor League Ballpark: Huntington Park
Winners will be announced Wednesday, March 26. View all nominees.
Nominated for Best Botanical Garden: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens was nominated for Best Botanical Garden. See who made the final top 10 list.
Nominated for Best Brewpub: Barley's Brewing Company
Barley's Brewing Company was nominated as a Best Brewpub. See who ended up in the top 10 list.
