Things to do & places to visit in Worthington, Ohio, United States

Worthington city in Ohio, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 0:07.

Top things to do (18)

Top places to visit (23 attractions)

5.0 Worthington Village Green (5 reviews)
- What you[d expect in the Midwest
Spent 1-2 hours Parks
The four corners of the "Green" seems to be taken out of a novel about the Midwest. A church, great architecture, small town atmosphere, family owned shops, an Ice cream parlor and restaurants that feature really good food. On occasion there are art festivals and music venues to enjoy. But most of all there are VERY friendly people simply walking about and enjoying this gem of a city, Worthington, Ohio !! See more..
5.0 Worthington Community Center (3 reviews)
- Health and fun center of Columbus
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes

We have been coming here for years to exercise, swim, and run the track, and for the very large variety of programs and activities from preschool to adults to seniors. Everything from Zumba to beginning Spanish to pottery to day trips for kids to the hub of summer ball programs, swimming lessons, very popular kids birthday party venue. Management really tries hard to please and encourage residents to have a clean, friendly, safe, fun center. Discounted rate for seniors 60+ and free silver sneakers program for 65+. Day passes available for nonmembers. Friday night fun nights for families and special programs throughout the year. See their quarterly bulletin in print in the lobby or available on line. Special benefit to living in Worthington. See more..
5.0 Orange Johnson House (2 reviews)
- Great history
Sunday: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Fun events for family and kids thru out the year I've taken my kids and grandkids the interaction is wonderful See more..
5.0 The Party Studio (1 review)
- Had a GREAT time with my friends! BYOB was a cost saver!
Lessons & Workshops

We heard about this place and decided to check it out. We went online to their calendar and chose a fun painting to do it was called "Spring in Paris". We signed up. When the night came for us to go we bought some snacks and a few bottles of wine. It was so much fun. Tamie our instructor was just great, and funny. We already signed up for our next event."Paint your Pet" Can't wait! See more..
5.0 Olentangy River Playgrounds (1 review)
- Neighborhood playgrounds and fields
Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds • Game & Entertainment Centers

Four park areas are included in the designation that Worthington Parks & Rec uses for Olentangy River Parklands, numbered in their brochure as: 8) Wilson Bridge Road (just west of Reiber), which includes 8c) Winding Adventure Skate Park by the soccer fields, plus tennis courts and a bike maintenance station. Down the hill on Whitney Ave. from Worthington Estates School is 8a) Whitney Playground, and off Highgate Ave. is 8b) Highgate Playground, both which have swings and play areas for young children, benches for parents, plus open fields. These are all connected by the multi-purpose trail that runs along the river, including open fields and mulched trail, which are also much enjoyed by dogs! See more..
5.0 J & D's Place (1 review)
- Great Local Pub
Spent 2-3 hours Bars & Clubs
Great pub with delicious food and a nice atmosphere. The owners are very involved and always welcoming. They have a large selection of beers and plenty of TV's to watch sports. Beautiful outdoor patio. See more..
5.0 High Road Gallery and Studios (1 review)
- Open Fri. and Sat. 12-4
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

The gallery is located in an historic house on the northeast edge of Worthington. The owner Carol Hershey creates art in this space and provides space to other central Ohio artists (currently 13) who also work and display their work here. Some works are for sale, and there are classes offered. There were I think 4 artists there when we visited, and they were all very open and engaging. The art in oils, watercolor, chalk, and other media is displayed all over the rooms of the old house. There are different temporary exhibits also, currently there is one with Joseph Lombardo and his students. There was one of his oil paintings over a fireplace entitled Beaver Pond priced at $3,000. Most of the works were not that expensive! Parking is available in lots behind the house. Here is the history of the Buttles-Pinney-Brown House house: This Federal five-bay brick residence at 12 East Stafford was built in the early 1800's by the Buttles family. Advertised in the Columbus Gazette on March 1819 as "built with first rate materials," the owner indicated he was willing to accept soldier's warrants as payment. The property was sold for $1500 in 1823 and was referred to in the deed as "the two story brick house lately occupied by Buttles." In 1839, Sidney Brown, a cooper, purchased the property where he had a shop for making and repairing barrels. He also operated a grocery in a small building north of his home. The home remained in the Brown family until 1937. Later owners added the distinctive metal caps over the windows and the vestibule entry but the structure retains most of its original character. This home reflects the popular Victorian tradition of combining home and business at the same location. See more..
4.5 A La Carte Food Tours (24 reviews)
- Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!
Food Tours

I attended a Kitchen Clinic hosted by A La Carte Food Tours May 9th, 2015. The clinic was all about cake. The host Sheila Campbell was so enlightening and knowledgeable about cake! We tasted a variety of cakes (I think 5 total!) and learned about the Chemistry and ingredients in cakes. Great tips and helpful skills were demonstrated so I know I can now make cakes from scratch and they will turn out delicious. Learned about how to make our own cake flour out of all- purpose, how to make our own vanilla extract... We had a range of ages in the clinic 2nd grade and up and Sheila did a great job accomodating everyone! She is an excellent presenter. This clinic was worth the time and money - the money I will save by making my own vanilla alone! Thanks Sheila & Ron for a great 2 hours!! See more..
4.5 Zaftig Brewing Company (17 reviews)
- A ' Don't Miss' Place for Craft Beer Lovers
Bars & Clubs

Zaftig Brewing has one of the widest selections of self-brewed craft beers of the many breweries in Columbus. I went there for a carryout order and I was not disappointed with the selections available in cans and that too in mix & match. Beers are also available to go in growlers. No food is served at the brewery but food trucks visit the place. The taproom is well laid out and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their beers. Zaftig Brewing is well worth the visit for craft beer lovers. See more..
4.5 Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington (13 reviews)
- Love having this in Worthington!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Great to have performance space in my neighborhood! Corner of Evening and 161 just west of High St. Cozy theater. Friendly and helpful box office. We saw the fairy tales remake at Christmas, was very well done, entertaining and cute. Whole family enjoyed it. Parking in the lot and also a short walk to the high school parking lot. A little patience needed to get in and out onto Evening. See more..
4.5 The Candle Lab (13 reviews)
- FUN time with a group of firends
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

The Candle Lab isn’t just a candle shop – it is your destination for custom home fragrance. Offering many unique gift ideas, The Candle Lab specializes in freshly poured natural soy candles in over 100 fragrances from Awapuhi to Yuzu. Whether you love the smell of s`mores, your favorite coffee drink, or hiking through the forest, you can pour your own candle and mix different fragrances together to make your own custom blend! See more..
4.5 The Pub Out Back (10 reviews)
- Tiny little place
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Bars & Clubs

Have been to the Pub Out Back a couple of times and have never been disappointed. It is a very small bar with seating for maybe 12 at the bar and a few tables around the edges. Beer selection is always good and not confined to the standard domestics. See more..
4.5 House Wine (3 reviews)
- Great find
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Wine Bars

We found this wine bar on a random Friday after Googling “wine bars near me.” It’s a great place with friendly patrons and staff. They have a great selection of seldom seen wines. I’m always a fan of finding new bottles to buy. You can order a glass, use the tasting machine, or buy a bottle and drink among friends. I’m looking forward to going back and seeing the wine acumen of the staff. See more..
4.5 Griswold Center (2 reviews)
- Nice Historic review with great insight to the past
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Civic Centres
If you want to share with your kids where we've come from or how far we've come...bring them to a less structured time in history and be sure to ask to see the OJ house down the street. it is beautifully kept an always an eye opener of where we have come. See more..
4.5 Walnut Grove Cemetery (2 reviews)
- Telephone Number Incorrect
Cemeteries
The correct telephone number for Walnut Grove Cemetery, 5561 Milton Ave., Worthington, OH is 614-885-5933. See more..
4.0 Wilson Hill Park (1 review)
- Tennis courts
Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds
This is one of two Worthington Parks with tennis courts; Olentangy River Parklands off West Wilson Bridge Rd is the other. (The high school also has courts near Evening St. and 161.) This park is in a residential neighborhood a little north of 161. Turn east up Crandall St. off High St. next to Worthington-Galena by the fire station, and the park is on the corner of Ridgedale. There are also a basketball court, playgrounds, shelter house, drinking fountain, and picnic tables, also a walking path. See more..
4.0 Selby Park (1 review)
- Colonial Hills park
Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds
I jog east from High St, up Selby (just south of St Michael's) and meet the park halfway back to Indianola Ave. (where there's another little park). Selby Park is the center of the Colonial Hills neighborhood, with a reservable shelter house for up to 40, restrooms, a playground, tot lot, picnic tables, drinking fountain and grassy area. Place for Colonial Hills Civic Association’s 4th of July festivities, neighborhood events and program activities for kids. See more..
4.0 Jeffers Mound (1 review)
- Hopewell mound
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This prehistoric Hopewell mound is up the hill from Olentangy River Road on Plesenton Drive (just north of 161). It is a little public park space, but there's really no where to park, so it's more of a pull over. You could take the bike path on the west side of the river, cross at Plesenton (careful fast traffic on Olentangy). It's a steep hill up, but then a nice ride or jog around the neighborhood. This mound is all that remains of a bigger earthworks once here, a 60-foot bluff built by the Hopewell people before AD 400. Let it whet your appetite for a road trip to the Hopewell visitor center and mounds near Chillicothe. This is the verbiage on the plaque: Archaeologists believe that this prehistoric mound, part of a complex of earthworks, was used for rituals by the Hopewell people and was probably built between 100 BC and 400 AD. Note the painted post tops marking the Hopewell pole house footprint. The mound is recorded on the National Register of Historic Places and was given to the Worthington Historical Society in 1974 in memory of Herman Plesenton Jeffers. Ohio Bicentennial Commission ...2001 See more..
4.0 The Old Rectory (1 review)
- Authentic rectory from 1845
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Originally a rectory for St. John's Episcopal and moved from there. Beautiful original staircase and parlor outfitted in furnishings representative of the period greet you, followed by the Doll Museum with antique dolls and toys, gift shop including many unique items and antiques, pictures and cards, and the official bean soup mix. Library with donated old papers on premise available by appt. Official location of Worthington Historical Society, and information about tours and special exhibits is displayed. Self guided tour is a $2 admission fee, and visitors are invited to join the Worthington Historical Society to support our city's heritage. Group tours can also be scheduled. See more..
3.5 The Ohio Railway Museum (9 reviews)
- A historical gem
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway Museum is one of the oldest railroad museums in America. The museum began with the acquisition of Ohio Public Service Interurban Car #21, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is designed to educate through displays and demonstrations, the role and effect of the railroads in the life of the people and businesses of Ohio and the United States. The Ohio Railway Museum now operates on the former Columbus, Delaware and Marion railbed and right-of-way. The museum's collection includes a the last CD&M interurban parlor car #501, nicknamed "The Red Bird." Until the late 1970's the museum also operated the Norfolk & Western #578 Pacific-class steam locomotive. Today, we offer a glimpse of railroading's past through our exhibits, static equipment displays of electric traction and steam. We also offer rides on both our streetcars and our Pullman passenger car. Come visit us and explore a century of rail evolution! See more..
3.5 East Granville Road Park (3 reviews)
- Little neighborhood park on 161 east of Worthington
Parks • Playgrounds

I used to live in a house on Plymouth St. that backed up to this little park, and my dogs would escape here. Now I jog by on the way back from Rush Creek, a little green and woods space just east of 161 and High. It's almost 8 acres with a playground, small kids' play area, shelter house, drinking fountain and picnic tables. It contains the Moses Wright Nature Area, a little woodland with trails. The land belonged to Worthington lawyer and Judge James Wright and his son Moses Wright. See more..
Ampersand Flowers & Events (0 review)
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

Ampersand Flowers & Events is a boutique flower shop that's also a bright and airy event space. Walk-ins welcome. We specialize in "Build Your Own Bouquets" and bouquet-making parties. Our private event space can seat up to 40 guests. All outside catering is allowed. See more..
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