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Short North Arts District

120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215
614-228-8050
Ranked #6 of 61 attractions in Columbus
4.5 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Traveler Description: This area of Columbus is just to the north of downtown and features an eclectic blend of galleries, clothing boutiques and restaurants.  The first... more »
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columbus, ohio
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
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Go on the first Saturday evening of the month for Gallery Hop--Packed with fun, great restaurants, galleries, street entertainment. Traffic and parking is crazy--valet at one of the restaurants. More

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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It is really a lively and fun shopping district. All kinds of bars, eateries, and really nice boutique style shops and art galleries. We only spent an evening there and wish we had had more time to just window shop. What we did see was really nice, somewhat pricey, but very appealing for my wife for clothing and myself for... More

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Springboro, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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Boutique shops, bars with character (and characters!), interesting restaurants. We love strolling Short North with friends, and look forward to our next visit. Best in the summer, but a treat anytime. More

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Columbus, OH
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Patio, Patio, Patio. Extended happy hour until 7:00 p.m. More

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Hickory, North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Lots of shops and small restuarants in this neat area of town. More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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Lots of small traders, bars, galleries & restaurants. Beautiful artwork everywhere on the buildings. Fun way to spend a few hours. More

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Columbus, Ohio
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

First Saturday of the month there is a Gallery Hop shops and gallery stay open. Walkable and lots of good restaurants to enjoy too. More

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Galloway, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

It's lots of fun especially on Hop weekends. Lots of great shops. More

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ypsilanti
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

This area just north of the main government buildings and south of OSU has a great market (lots of ethnic choices and delectable cheeses, fish and sweets) along with a wide array of antique, resale shops, and trendy boutiques. It also boasts a host of first class restaurants including Japanese, Asian, Italian, American and some get down and party bars. More

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Brentwood, Tennessee
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

you should see the many talented artists that present their latest and the wine offered and many restored 19 century buildings More

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