As another Mego Meet approaches you may want to know what to do in Columbus.
First - you don't need to do anything outside of the Meet. it is pretty awesome on its own.
If you do want to stray:
As a toy collector you will want to go to Big Fun. A toy store packed wall to wall, floor to ceiling with vintage toys. Just north of down town (The Short North).
It is in a strip that has lots of great shops to pop in and out of. Antiques, art, thrift, bars, restaurants, etc. Meter parking (free sunday).
The Laughing Ogre comic store is always full of the latest exclusive toys and statues (a couple miles north of OSU - 20/25 minutes from meet). I have friends that say Packrat comics is great too -but I have never been there. (only 3.5 miles from Meet)
There is a place called Colleen's Collectables (20/25 minutes form Meet) Music collectibles (vinyl, sheet, 8track... - has Music related toys -Elvis, Beatles, Kiss. Also has movies.
Walmart is 2.8 miles away. (With 2 more walmarts within 20 minutes.) Target is 2.6 miles away (with another one almost as close)
For the family and superhero fans:
COSI (center for science and industry children's museum) has a limited exhibit - DC Superheroes https://cosi.org/exhibits/dc-superheroes It begins Feb 8th. Unfortunately I am not sure if it will still be here in Mid June. Even without it, families would enjoy the museum. (check for reciprocal memberships)
also for families and everyone
- the Columbus Zoo is amazing. 25 minute drive from Meet.
- Columbus museum of Art. 15 minutes from Meet. (free sundays)
Tuttle Mall is less than 10 minutes away. I haven't been there for 15 years. Don't know what you'll find.
Easton Town Place and Mall on teh far side of town is a fun outdoor/indoor shopping place. They have Lego Discovery Place and a separate Lego store.
Columbus food
Thurman Cafe (burgers) 15 min. Jeni's Ice Cream (near Big Fun toys), Dirty Frank's 15 min, Schmidtt's sausage house 15 minutes < all near downtown
Waffle House -next door to the Meet (If you can't find Austin in the Marriott, look in Waffle House)
Jack and Bennie's north of OSU is the go to breakfast spot and Nancy's home Cooking for lunch(15 to 20 minute drive)
Food trucks. Look around.
Pizza - you can get Donatos elsewhere, but it started here. Best known for There original thin crust pepperoni pizza.
If you need the classic OSU pizza I recommend Catfish Biff's
Columbus also is the birthplace of Wendy's and White Castle. I am sure you have had Wendy's. If you haven't had White Castle - you must.
I don't venture to the West side often, so I don't know what food is close to the hotel.
First - you don't need to do anything outside of the Meet. it is pretty awesome on its own.
If you do want to stray:
As a toy collector you will want to go to Big Fun. A toy store packed wall to wall, floor to ceiling with vintage toys. Just north of down town (The Short North).
It is in a strip that has lots of great shops to pop in and out of. Antiques, art, thrift, bars, restaurants, etc. Meter parking (free sunday).
The Laughing Ogre comic store is always full of the latest exclusive toys and statues (a couple miles north of OSU - 20/25 minutes from meet). I have friends that say Packrat comics is great too -but I have never been there. (only 3.5 miles from Meet)
There is a place called Colleen's Collectables (20/25 minutes form Meet) Music collectibles (vinyl, sheet, 8track... - has Music related toys -Elvis, Beatles, Kiss. Also has movies.
Walmart is 2.8 miles away. (With 2 more walmarts within 20 minutes.) Target is 2.6 miles away (with another one almost as close)
For the family and superhero fans:
COSI (center for science and industry children's museum) has a limited exhibit - DC Superheroes https://cosi.org/exhibits/dc-superheroes It begins Feb 8th. Unfortunately I am not sure if it will still be here in Mid June. Even without it, families would enjoy the museum. (check for reciprocal memberships)
also for families and everyone
- the Columbus Zoo is amazing. 25 minute drive from Meet.
- Columbus museum of Art. 15 minutes from Meet. (free sundays)
Tuttle Mall is less than 10 minutes away. I haven't been there for 15 years. Don't know what you'll find.
Easton Town Place and Mall on teh far side of town is a fun outdoor/indoor shopping place. They have Lego Discovery Place and a separate Lego store.
Columbus food
Thurman Cafe (burgers) 15 min. Jeni's Ice Cream (near Big Fun toys), Dirty Frank's 15 min, Schmidtt's sausage house 15 minutes < all near downtown
Waffle House -next door to the Meet (If you can't find Austin in the Marriott, look in Waffle House)
Jack and Bennie's north of OSU is the go to breakfast spot and Nancy's home Cooking for lunch(15 to 20 minute drive)
Food trucks. Look around.
Pizza - you can get Donatos elsewhere, but it started here. Best known for There original thin crust pepperoni pizza.
If you need the classic OSU pizza I recommend Catfish Biff's
Columbus also is the birthplace of Wendy's and White Castle. I am sure you have had Wendy's. If you haven't had White Castle - you must.
I don't venture to the West side often, so I don't know what food is close to the hotel.
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