Things To Do in German Village

If architecture is high on your list, pick up a map at the German Village Meeting Haus and stroll Beck, Mohawk and Deshler streets to see some stunning homes. Tiny Frank Fetch Park provides a great spot to stop and sip a coffee from Winans or Stauf’s. 

Don't miss Shakespeare in the Park on summer weekends in Schiller Park, which also offers trails, picnic areas, sports fields and a fishing pond. Scioto Audubon Center is a 120-acre respite for birds and people alike, with a stellar view of Columbus’ skyline. A nature center, complete with native fauna, natural ponds and the largest free outdoor climbing wall in the U.S. make this a great spot to stretch your legs.

Hear the stories behind every door on a walking tour. German Village Tours is the only tour company based in German Village, and the only one owned and operated by residents of this charming, historic community. A standard tour is 60-to-90-minutes or they can create an adventure just for you. Shopping at the 32-room Book Loft which has also been a favorite location to wander for generations.