Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art and nature-based exhibitions and educational programs for all ages. Situated on 40 acres on the eastern side of Franklin Park, the Conservatory features the historic 1895 John F. Wolfe Palm House, 83,000 square feet of glasshouses, botanical gardens and meeting and event spaces. The Conservatory is home to internationally recognized light artist James Turrell’s Light Raiment II, which illuminates the John F. Wolfe Palm House every evening from dusk until dawn.
During the fall, the annual Harvest Blooms exhibit transforms the grounds into an otherworldly autumn landscape of hundreds of pumpkins, heirloom gourds and colorful mums cascading throughout the gardens.
Located in Clintonville, the Columbus Park of Roses is one of the largest public rose gardens in the U.S. with more than 12,000 roses of various types. The 13-acre garden is an accredited arboretum featuring five horticultural themes and more than a mile of paved walkways with benches. The park has garnered many honors since its start in 1953, including being one of 133 All-American Rose Selection gardens, one of USA Today’s 10 Places to Admire the Bloom on the Rose in 2006, and being one of Columbus’ top wedding venues. The best time to view the roses is during their full bloom, which begins in mid-June and lasts through mid-September. The park is free and open to the public daily from dawn to dusk.
Enjoy year-round comfort in their hitting bays with cooling fans in the summer and heated bays in the winter, all with HDTVs in every bay and throughout our sports bar and restaurant. Using their complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and those high- tech balls will score themselves.
Entertainment venue offering classic arcade games, pinball machines, and duckpin bowling, plus beer and cocktails. Outside food allowed · Has outdoor seating · Has bar games
Experience Easton (only 15 minutes from downtown Columbus) by staying at one of four hotels that are within walking distance of 250+ retailers and restaurants. Enjoy a two-story state-of-the-arcade, a world-class comedy club, a sizzling burlesque club, a virtual reality adventure or a movie. Pamper yourself with a massage, a facial, a blowout, a mani-pedi or a float. Or simply grab a decadent coffee and stroll for hours while enjoying multiple outdoor fountains, art installations and much more.
Easton includes scores of brands, including national and local stores and restaurants like: Nordstrom, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Apple, Aritzia, LL Bean, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Crate & Barrel, Tiffany & Co., Abercrombie & Fitch, Express, Victoria’s Secret, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Brio Tuscan Grille, The Cheesecake Factory and 200+ more!
Our favorite Easton restaurants will be listed below.. (:
This is where Cameron & I had our 4th date. We ordered the spicy DFFC hot ramen that ended up on his lap due to what he says was “nervousness” lol. I felt so bad so I offered to pay for his dry cleaning. —A ruse I’m sure to get another date. It worked! Anyway, this Japanese themed ramen bar is nice and cozy. The food is amazing with sushi options for those that are spice impaired. Ask for Chris, our favorite bartender/server — who unbeknownst to him, witnessed an eternal love story bloom.
This is one of the coolest, Mexican, restaurants in Columbus! It’s close to our home. Super casual, creative & funky margaritas. —Funky in a very good way. lol. Food options go from the traditional tacos, burritos, enchiladas to the classic seafood side of Aguachiles (Snow’s favorite Mexican dish). at night, The restaurant brings in a club atmosphere with light, shows, and bottle service signs when delivering food. Crazy experience that you’ll have to try!
This is an absolute MUST 2x a week! Most authentic Thai and Lao food in our city! Everything is made in house with fresh ingredients every day with aromatics grown by the family. Our favorite dish is Khao Piak Sen. A starchy chicken noodle soup with loads of bone marrow, nutrient, broth. This restaurant is our hidden gem.
Ocean Club
4002 Easton Station, Columbus, Ohio 43219
Cameron Mitchell’s Ocean prime is our go to seafood steakhouse. It has been consistently good for us every time we dine. The chefs put 100% care into every meal no matter how busy, or rushed they get. Cameron and I celebrated Valentine’s Day 2024 here and we were treated with a beautiful lavender rose at the end of our meal. They put thought and detail into special moments.
