From perfect-day itineraries to must-visit spots and local favorites, here's a quick, personal guide to Columbus from the singles of Love is Blind Season 10.
Perfect 24 Hours in Columbus
Q: How would you spend a perfect 24 hours in Columbus?
Alex H.
Wake up at HangOverEasy. Go grab drinks in Short North. Tailgate at the Buckeyes game. Bucks win. Go to Short North followed by Mikey’s Late Night Slice.
Keya
The perfect day in Columbus starts with tacos from Los Agavez Taqueria, then heading to my favorite spa, Replenish: The Spa Co-op, and ends at Marcella’s for the best Italian food. Maybe even Buckeye Donuts as a nightcap!
Devo
Explore German Village and the Scioto Mile by day, eat your way through North Market, then wrap it up with cocktails and dinner in the Short North.
Brennan
Early workout class or run, coffee at Fox in the Snow, daytime activity like The Book Loft, dinner with friends at Lindey’s.
Kevin
Coffee and pastries at Fox in the Snow, followed by a walk around Ohio State's campus. Head to the Short North for lunch at North Market and stopping in a few art galleries. Take the Scioto Mile toward German Village then wander the brick streets for a bit. Stop by The Book Loft and cap the day with dinner and drinks on a patio or in a classic spot like Lindey’s.
Bri
Ride my bike along the Olentangy trail to end up at the German Village farmer's market. Pop into Lindey's brunch to hang with friends on the patio. Catch a Columbus Crew game and hit up every dive bar along the way to play darts and win on pull tabs!
Why Columbus Belongs on Your Travel List
Q: Why should people put Columbus on their travel list?
Alex H.
To watch the Buckeyes.
Keya
It’s a foodie city with a bunch of history!
Devo
Home of the Buckeyes and a lot of great food spots.
Michael
Friendly people, great culture and food, close to hiking.
Kevin
It’s an easy, affordable city where you can stack big-city art, food, sports, and riverfront views into one relaxed, walkable trip.
Bri
It's a sneaky fun Midwest city that is rich in culture!
One Columbus Spot You Have to Visit
Q: What's one Columbus spot you'd tell a friend they have to visit?
Keya
Homage Short North to grab some OSU gear!
Devo
Brassica
Jordan
Outdoor concert at Kemba during the summer!
Brennan
The Thurman Cafe
Alex L.
Have to say Otherworld or Franklin Park Conservatory
Jessica
Veritas, Brassica, Apt B., Agni, COSI
Kevan
The Citizens Trust
Kevin
My favorite bar - Zeno's!
Bri
The Junto
Columbus Food Favorites: Best Place to Eat
Q: Favorite place to eat in Columbus?
Parker
Wario’s chicken parm
Keya
Modern Southern Table
Devo
Marcella’s
Jessica
Pasqualone's
Jordan
Roosters, JT’s, The Thurman Cafe, Cobra, Domo, any Cameron Mitchell restaurant
Brennan
Press Pub – a guilty pleasure
Tyler
The Eagle! Best fried chicken sandwich.
Alex L.
This is a tough one. Always love getting Hoyo's Kitchen in North Market. But Joya's, Meshikou Ramen, Wario's, and Ohana Island Grill are up there.
Emma
Speck Italian Eatery
Jennifer
Veritas for a swanky dinner. Brown Bag Deli for something quick and delicious! I’m also obsessed with Mai Thai. Their panang curry is PHENOMENAL!
Kevin
698 - fantastic sushi and cocktails!
Bri
Hands down Lindey's patio in the summer.
Coffee, Bars & Cocktails
Q: Go-to local coffee shop, bar or cocktail spot?
Keya
Black Kahawa Coffee: roastery + bar — they offer coffee and cocktails!
Devo
Lincoln Social
Jessica
District West
Brennan
Fox in the Snow. Any rooftop bar in the summer.
Alex L.
Go-to cocktail spot has to be Lawbird. Bar-wise it’s always been Zeno's.
Emma
Cocktails: Antiques on High
Coffee: Maudine’s or Moonbird
Bar: Char Bar
Michael
Ravello’s Coffee
Jennifer
Coffee: One Line. SO. GOOD. Bar will always be Meister’s — the best dive bar in Columbus! Cocktail is definitely Apt B. Their drinks are always delicious and the vibes are lovely.
Kevan
Forno
First-Date Favorites
Q: Favorite place to take someone on a first date in Columbus?
Alex H.
Forno — easy, good energy, solid food and drinks, and it gives you room to actually talk without it being too loud.
Jessica
Commune
Tyler
North Market
Alex L.
The Bottle Shop or Antiques on High (upstairs) if the weather is nice.
Michael
Butcher & Rose
Kevan
Bridge Park in Dublin — start with a walk through the area, then head up to VASO for tapas, drinks, and great conversation with a rooftop view.
Kevin
Stories on High or Ginger Rabbit
Finish the Sentence: “Columbus is the kind of place where…”
Q: Finish the sentence: “Columbus is the kind of place where____.”
Jennifer
People go to thrive in their career, settle down (if that’s the goal), meet lifelong friends, and become a Buckeye! Go Bucks!
Alex L.
The date starts in the Short North, gets serious in German Village, and ends with Zillow in Clintonville.
Brennan
Ambition stays humble, friendships turn into community, and you build a life that feels as solid as it does exciting.
Jessica
You feel like you’re home.
Kevan
You will always remember that person at a bar you cheers your beer with cheering the Buckeyes on.
