Neighborhoods

Clintonville

Named the best neighborhood to live in for three consecutive years by Columbus Underground readers, this hip part of town is just 10 miles north of downtown and nearby The Ohio State University and the Olentangy River. Known as a hipster hotspot, Clintonville is home to vegan-friendly food spots as well as vintage and antique shops, such as Eclectiques Antique Mall. Nature lovers can get their fix at Columbus Park of Roses, a beloved public garden with more than 12,000 roses. For those who like to traverse the less-beaten path, there are four ravines that intersect with Clintonville such as Walhalla Ravine. But beware, though Walhalla Road is a tree-lined dog walker’s dream by day, it’s rumored to be haunted by night.

Franklinton

This neighborhood, sometimes referred to as “The Bottoms” because of its low elevation near the Scioto River and history of floods, is a beacon for communal resilience and care. From Wild Goose Creative, a nonprofit that creates accessible arts experiences, to Franklinton Farms, a nonprofit network of urban farms, community gardens and educational programs providing access to fresh food, this community is all about resourcing its residents. Visit the tight-knit community by attending Franklinton Fridays on the second Friday of the month, where the performance venues and maker spaces on Rich Street open their doors to the public. Franklinton is also home to Gravity Park, a community space that includes coworking spaces, apartments and Land-Grant’s Wintergarden, where Land-Grant Brewing Company patrons can go curling and drive ice bumper cars in the colder months.