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Overnight Stay: Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio state capital makes for a fun weekend. Here's where we go for coffee, bagels, beer, and more.

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Amy Cavanaugh
Sep 20, 2024
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Ohio’s Greatest Home Newspaper. (Photo: Kenney Marlatt)

Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s newsletter:

Overnight Stay: We’ve compiled your must-eat places when in Columbus, Ohio, from a cult-favorite egg sandwich to a cocktail bar that serves hot dogs.

September’s Featured Field Guide: As a thank you to all the new subscribers who joined us this summer, September’s Featured Field Guide to Oxford, Mississippi is free to all readers! The guide, a $10 value, features a four-day itinerary with 25+ recommendations for where to eat and drink in Oxford. Get your free copy here.

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A cozy room at the Graduate Hotel Columbus. (Photo: Kenney Marlatt)

Exploring Ohio’s Capital

COLUMBUS, OHIO — As Ohio’s largest city, Columbus has a lot going on. It’s the state capital, as well as home to Ohio State University, and you’ll also find plenty of museums and cute neighborhoods for strolling around (the brick-lined streets of German Village are particularly pretty). It’s easy to spend a weekend here, and whether you’re heading in for an OSU game or just want to hang out and eat, the itinerary below includes our vetted picks for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and three bars, plus what you should try at each. Book a room at the Graduate Hotel Columbus — it’s in Short North, so it’s located in a bustling area. That area includes North Market, a 148-year-old busy public market that’s also home to the first location of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, so swing by for a scoop during your stay. Let’s go explore Columbus!


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