Stroll High St and check out the shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Dinner recommendations: The Guild House, Basi Italia, The Rossi. Or venture further north to one of Ashley's family's favorites Japanese Oriental or Moy's (order the eggplant - 1994 N High St).
Lunch/Brunch recommendations: NorthStar, Zest
Dessert recommendations: Jeni's (the only ice cream spot you need to know)
Public market with lots of independent, local, and unique food offerings and merchants.
A great place to sample some delicious ethnic cuisine and unique desserts.
Historic Columbus neighborhood.
Dinner recommendations: Barcelona, Copious, G Michael's, Arepazo
Lunch/Brunch recommendations: Lindy's, Pistacia Vera, Skillet, Brown Bag
Idea: stop by Pistacia Vera for a pastry and then walk over to the Book Loft (32 rooms of books!). Or have a cocktail on the patio at Lindy's or Barcelona.
Admission fee is required for the conservatory, but the park and botanical gardens surrounding it are free and beautiful!