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German Village


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 68 attractions in Columbus
Traveler Description:
A visit to this historic area is like a trip back in time. The restored community, originally settled by German immigrants in the mid-1800s, is filled...... more » A visit to this historic area is like a trip back in time. The restored community, originally settled by German immigrants in the mid-1800s, is filled with antique shops, Queen Anne style houses, brick-laden sidewalks and fine cuisine. « less
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Attraction type: Neighborhood, Historic village, Historic walking area, Other
Activities: Shopping, Dining, City walk sightseeing
Address: 588 S Third St. Columbus, OH 43215
Tel: 614-221-8888
Fax: 614-222-4747

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4 of 5 stars
Derbycity2   7 contributions
Louisville, KY
Dec 11, 2009

I was there with a group of 20 ladies, looking for shops and restaurants. Was rather disappointed to find that there is very little to do in any one area/block. Things are very scattered throughout the village. This would be a great place to visit in warmer weather and enjoy walking up and down the many cobbled streets to find... more

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4 of 5 stars
wings1980   79 contributions
Ohio
Jan 28, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

not alot to see or do... just an interesting wander down brick streets with shops and bakeries.. Is worth a visit for the Book Loft alone and definitely worth a visit to eat at Schmidt's! :) Thier cream puffs are worth the trip for thier own sake! Great German food. A nice afternoon of slow paced wandering amongst old buildings... more

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4 of 5 stars
Columbus_Travels   3 contributions
Akron, Ohio
May 1, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Clean, friendly village. I would advise being careful driving through the narrow streets. The visibility is obscured by parked vehicles and oncoming traffic is hard to see. Parking along the roads are plentifull and are free for two hours. Must see the German Village visitor center on 3rd St. You can watch a DVD presentation on the history of German... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tracy19288   11 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
Sep 7, 2007
5
people found this review helpful

I'm from the Columbus area. German Village is a great area to visit. I recommend walking the streets and see the older homes and brick streets. In the summer there are plays in Shiller Park there for free. Lindey's and Barcellona are two great restaurants to check out. The have great patios for eating outside in the summer. Schmidts is... more

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3 of 5 stars
68amx   16 contributions
Southwest Missouri
Jul 14, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

Upon seeing reviews inTripadviser we decided to swing off the interstate on our trip eastward. A quaint area, but not worth going out of your way. I must say, however, that the gigantic, rambling bookstore is quite a place. more

Great area
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5 of 5 stars
clvier1   40 contributions
Saint Peters, Missouri
Nov 26, 2005
4
people found this review helpful

This is a great area, very easy off 1-70 for a break. The area is getting more and more upscale, lots of luxury cars and clearly monied residents. Recommend the Mowhawk Tavern and Schmidt's! more

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3 of 5 stars
T2Nurse   2 contributions
Akron Ohio
Aug 18, 2005
20
people found this review helpful

German Village was a nice change to other mini-vacations that we have planned in the past. We stayed at Clarmont's Best Western and got the AAA discount. The hotel was very nice and clean and was very convienently located in German Village. I would definitely recommend that hotel (I wrote a review on that as well) The one thing I... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Cincinnati
Feb 23, 2005
9
people found this review helpful

All the little stores, all the resteraunts in German Village, unbelievable. The Mohawk, Max and ermas and of course roosters are all great places to eat. the best food. Just driving down the streets is a trip, like i said in the title i cant stay away from there, its such a great community with such nice people. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 12, 2002
70
people found this review helpful

I liked Columbus almost immediately upon visiting. Not too big or small, plenty to see and do. I would recommend most highly though this particular destination downtown: German Village borders downtown Columbus to the south, and it's unlike any other place I've ever been in the United States. It feels like you've stepped into a different time and place. The... more

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German Village Address

588 S Third St., Columbus, OH 43215
Tel: 614-221-8888 Fax: 614-222-4747