Alumni Relations

Columbus

Things to Do
Top Restaurants
Places to Worship
Events & Entertainment 
Where to Watch Xavier Basketball
Places to Live
Tips for Living in Columbus


THINGS TO DO  

"Go to concerts, go to the short north." 
- Evan Carter ('12) 

"With a diversity of neighborhoods, live events, concerts, sports, and festivals year-round, there's something for everyone."
- Pete Shipley ('14) 

"A good meal on a nice patio."
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)


TOP RESTAURANTS 


PLACES TO WORSHIP


EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

"Breakaway festival, Red White and Boom."
- Evan Carter ('12) 

"PRIDE Fest, Ohio State Fair, Short North Gallery." Find events at Experience Columbus.
- Pete Shipley ('14)

"Pride and Restaurant Weeks." Find events at Columbus Underground
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)


BEST PLACE TO WATCH XU BASKETBALL

"The Short North, Standard Hall, Pint House."

- Evan Carter ('12) 

"The Eagle Short North."
- Pete Shipley ('14)

"The Eagle."
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)


PLACES TO LIVE 

"The Short North, Grandview."
- Evan Carter ('12) 

"Downtown, Grandview, The Short North, Clintonville."
- Pete Shipley ('14)

"Downtown, German Village, Grandview, Arena District, Victorian Village, The Short North, and Clintonville."
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)


TIPS FOR LIVING IN COLUMBUS

"Go tailgating during football season/watch an outdoor movie at the Scioto Mile."
- Evan Carter ('12) 

"We're a growing city, so be sure to keep up on all the new and exciting things happening around town."
- Pete Shipley ('14)

"Be prepared for OSU fans."
- Jess Friedhoff ('13)

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